Awards by VivaTech
Awards by VivaTech
The VivaTech Awards
VivaTech organizes five major Awards each year to discover and showcase breakthrough innovations from startups worldwide: the Female Founder Award, the AfricaTech Award, the Innovation of the Year, the Tech for Change Award, and the Next Startupper Award.
Finalists will pitch on stage during the finals at VivaTech in Paris in June, and the winners will be announced and honored at the prestigious VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony.
VivaTech organizes five major Awards each year to discover and showcase breakthrough innovations from startups worldwide: the Female Founder Award, the AfricaTech Award, the Innovation of the Year, the Tech for Change Award, and the Next Startupper Award.
Finalists will pitch on stage during the finals at VivaTech in Paris in June, and the winners will be announced and honored at the prestigious VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony.
5
5
awards celebrating breakthrough innovations
awards celebrating breakthrough innovations
200+
200+
press clippings amplifying winner visibility every year
press clippings amplifying winner visibility every year
30
30
finalists pitching on stage at VivaTech
finalists pitching on stage at VivaTech
€350M
€350M
raised by winners since 2023
raised by winners since 2023
data processed by IA using public information
data processed by IA using public information
Why apply?
Participating in the VivaTech Awards puts your startup on a global stage to validate your innovation, build credibility, and unlock high value connections with investors and industry leaders.
Pitch your solution in front of top decision-makers and investors
One-to-one meetings booked with VCs
Strong visibility across VivaTech’s communication channels
4-day passes to attend VivaTech 2026
Spotlight at the VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony
Pitch your solution in front of top decision-makers and investors
One-to-one meetings booked with VCs
Strong visibility across VivaTech’s communication channels
4-day passes to attend VivaTech 2026
Spotlight at the VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony
Pitch your solution in front of top decision-makers and investors
One-to-one meetings booked with VCs
Strong visibility across VivaTech’s communication channels
4-day passes to attend VivaTech 2026
Spotlight at the VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony
Pitch your solution in front of top decision-makers and investors
One-to-one meetings booked with VCs
Strong visibility across VivaTech’s communication channels
4-day passes to attend VivaTech 2026
Spotlight at the VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony
Pitch your solution in front of top decision-makers and investors
One-to-one meetings booked with VCs
Strong visibility across VivaTech’s communication channels
4-day passes to attend VivaTech 2026
Spotlight at the VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony
Apply to our Awards
Award
Female Founder Award 2026
Empowering Women. Accelerating Innovation.
Apply Now
Award
AfricaTech Award 2026
Shape the Future of African Innovation
Apply Now
Award
Next Startupper Award
Championing the NextGen of Entrepreneurs
Apply Now
Award
Opening Soon
Innovation of the Year Award
Crowning the Best in Innovation
Award
Opening Soon
Tech for Change Award
Innovation That Moves the World Forward
Award
Female Founder Award 2026
Empowering Women. Accelerating Innovation.
Apply Now
Award
AfricaTech Award 2026
Shape the Future of African Innovation
Apply Now
Award
Next Startupper Award
Championing the NextGen of Entrepreneurs
Apply Now
Award
Opening Soon
Innovation of the Year Award
Crowning the Best in Innovation
Award
Opening Soon
Tech for Change Award
Innovation That Moves the World Forward
Award
Female Founder Award 2026
Empowering Women. Accelerating Innovation.
Apply Now
Award
AfricaTech Award 2026
Shape the Future of African Innovation
Apply Now
Award
Next Startupper Award
Championing the NextGen of Entrepreneurs
Apply Now
Award
Opening Soon
Innovation of the Year Award
Crowning the Best in Innovation
Award
Opening Soon
Tech for Change Award
Innovation That Moves the World Forward
Award
Female Founder Award 2026
Empowering Women. Accelerating Innovation.
Apply Now
Award
AfricaTech Award 2026
Shape the Future of African Innovation
Apply Now
Award
Next Startupper Award
Championing the NextGen of Entrepreneurs
Apply Now
Award
Opening Soon
Innovation of the Year Award
Crowning the Best in Innovation
Award
Opening Soon
Tech for Change Award
Innovation That Moves the World Forward
They say it best
"The Female Founder Award has been an accelerator for my company visibility beyond French borders, VCs, recognition of work, and I hope will attract more female founders to bright on stage."
Hélène Briand, Co-founder & CTO, Verley
Winner of the Female Founder Award 2025
"It's an amazing recognition. There are so many incredible startups. To be chosen among them is just fantastic."
Adrienne de Malleray, Co-Founder, Genesis
Winner for the Tech for Change Award 2025
“This Award comes with a lot of recognition and it also comes with a lot of responsibility. So I think for us, we are going to build on this exposure and this win”
Salma Tamman, Founder and CEO, Reme-D
Winner of the AfricaTech Award 2025
“The Female Founder Challenge is one of the best platforms we have in France in terms of marketing, communication, and visibility for female founders.”
Albane Dersy - Co-Founder and COO, Inbolt
Winner of the Female Founder Award 2024
The application process
The application process
The application
Complete a short form so we can collect all the information the jury needs to assess your application
The results
The announcement date will be indicated on each Awards page.
The finals
Pitch on stage at VivaTech during the award finals.
The Global Awards Ceremony
Winners will be announced on VivaTech's Stage One.
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Who can apply?
Can I apply for more than one Startup Challenge/Award?
What is the difference between a Startup Challenge and an Award?
Is applying for an Award or Startup Challenge free?
Who can apply?
Can I apply for more than one Startup Challenge/Award?
What is the difference between a Startup Challenge and an Award?
Is applying for an Award or Startup Challenge free?
Who can apply?
Can I apply for more than one Startup Challenge/Award?
What is the difference between a Startup Challenge and an Award?
Is applying for an Award or Startup Challenge free?