Crowning the Best in Innovation
Award by Viva Technology for exhibiting startups only
The Award
The VivaTech Innovation of the Year is here to celebrate and spotlight trailblazing startups that are reshaping the future. This prestigious award is open to all exhibiting startups at VivaTech 2025 and recognizes one startup that has demonstrated exceptional creativity, technological ingenuity, and the potential to transform its industry.
This Award is dedicated to startups who will have a booth at VivaTech 2025.
Selection criteria
★ Innovation & Creativity:
Demonstration of a high level of innovation, relevance and originality
★ Market Disruption:
Potential to disrupt the market and transform its respective industry
★ Scalability:
Feasibility, practicality, and viability (technical, economic, and environmental) of implementing the solution
Eligibility Criteria
★ Being an Exhibiting Startup at VivaTech 2025
★ Have less than 50 employees
★ Company founded in or after 2020
Rewards
For the 5 finalists
★ Pitch opportunity on stage at VivaTech on June 11th
★ Introductions to VCs
★ Exclusive networking opportunities with jury members
★ Two additional 4-day passes to attend VivaTech 2025
For the winner
★ A Startup Corner at VivaTech 2026 – the 10th edition of the event
★ Additional opportunities TBC (media coverage, interviews...)
Our Timeline
- 1
March 24
Launch of the
Award - 2
May 11
End of
applications - 3
June 4
Selection of
the 5 finalists - 4
June 11
Finalists’ Pitch Session
at VivaTech - 5
June 12
VivaTech Global Awards
Ceremony