Startup Challenges with our Partners
Startup Challenges with our Partners
The Startup Challenges
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.
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
+100
winning startups in 2025
winning startups in 2025
171
171
countries represented by competing startups since 2023
countries represented by competing startups since 2023
+30
+30
Startup Challenges across multiple industries each year
Startup Challenges across multiple industries each year
$200M
$200M
raised by winners since 2024
raised by winners since 2024
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data processed by IA using public information
data processed by IA using public information
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
Pitch on stage to decision-makers and investors
Access expert mentorship
Secure commercial deals
Gain premium visibility
Win a booth for VivaTech
Pitch on stage to decision-makers and investors
Access expert mentorship
Secure commercial deals
Gain premium visibility
Win a booth for VivaTech
Pitch on stage to decision-makers and investors
Access expert mentorship
Secure commercial deals
Gain premium visibility
Win a booth for VivaTech
Pitch on stage to decision-makers and investors
Access expert mentorship
Secure commercial deals
Gain premium visibility
Win a booth for VivaTech
Pitch on stage to decision-makers and investors
Access expert mentorship
Secure commercial deals
Gain premium visibility
Apply to our Startup Challenges
Explore our current open Startup Challenges, with new ones launching throughout the year in the lead-up to VivaTech!
Our Startup Challenges and Awards alumni
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 Startup Challenge page.
17 - 20 JUNE 2026
Weither 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.
FAQs
FAQs
FAQs
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Still not convinced?
We’ve got the answers
Still not convinced?
We’ve got the answers
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?
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?