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.

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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

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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

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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

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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?