Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Deadline
- 1/1/2027
In short
VivaTech Startup Challenges are open innovation competitions connecting startups with leading corporates and public partners to solve business needs, offering finalists visibility, commercial deals, and a booth at VivaTech.
VivaTech Startup Challenges
CompetitionAccepting applications nowApply by 1/1/2027153 days left
30+
Startup Challenges
100+
Winning startups in 2025
171
Countries represented
80+
Expert jury members
3600+
Investors
Overview
VivaTech Startup Challenges are open innovation competitions designed to connect innovative startups with leading corporate and public partners who have specific business needs and stakes. These challenges invite startups with relevant solutions to apply, providing a structured pathway to showcase their innovations and engage directly with organizations eager to deploy solutions at scale across their operations. Participation in these challenges offers significant benefits, including securing commercial deals, gaining premium visibility within the tech ecosystem, and receiving expert mentorship. Selected finalists are granted a strong presence at VivaTech, providing an opportunity to showcase their solutions to key decision-makers and accelerate their growth. VivaTech serves as a platform for these collaborations, fostering an environment where innovation meets investment and industry needs. The challenges aim to facilitate meaningful connections that can lead to significant business opportunities and partnerships for participating startups.
Prizes
Finalist
Secure commercial deals, gain premium visibility, win a booth for VivaTech, pitch on stage to decision-makers and investors, access expert mentorship.
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Key dates
- VivaTech Event Dates17 - 20 June 2026
How to enter
- Complete a short application form with all information required by the jury to assess your application.
- Await the announcement of results, with the date indicated on each specific Startup Challenge page.
- If selected, attend VivaTech from June 17-20, 2026, for pitches, networking, and celebrating the 10th edition.