The Startup Challenges

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VivaTech Startup Challenges are open innovation competitions where leading corporates and public partners present their business needs and stakes, and invite startups with the right solutions to solve them.

These Startup Challenges provide a structured and strategic pathway to showcase your innovative solution and connect directly with organizations ready to deploy solutions at scale across their operations.

  • 100+winning startups in 2025
  • 30+Startup Challenges
  • 171countries represented
  • 200Mdollars raised (2024)
  • 80+Expert jury members
  • 3600+Investors

Why Apply?

Selected finalists may secure a strong presence at VivaTech, showcase their solutions to key decision-makers, and accelerate their growth.

Win a booth for VivaTech

Win a booth for VivaTech

Pitch on stage to decision-makers and investors

Pitch on stage to decision-makers and investors

Our Startup Challenges and Awards Alumni

The Application Process

  • 1

    The application

    Complete a short form so we can collect all the information the jury needs to assess your application.

  • 2

    The results

    The announcement date will be indicated on each
    Startup Challenge page.

  • 3

    17 - 20 JUNE 2026

    Whether it's a pitch on stage, a booth, or a pass - come celebrate VivaTech’s 10th edition and meet the partners, potential buyers or investors.