Innovation That Moves the World Forward
Award by VivaTech only for startups who will have a booth at VivaTech 2025
The Award
As part of VivaTech 2025, the Tech For Change Award recognizes startups that place positive impact at the heart of their business model. Whether their focus is on environmental, social, or societal issues, this award aims to promote innovative companies that are responding to the major challenges of our time.
This Award is dedicated to startups who will have a booth at VivaTech 2025.
Join us for the 9th edition of VivaTech, 11-14 June 2025, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Selection criteria
★ Positive Environmental and or Societal Impact:
Startups whose business models place a measurable positive impact on the environment or society at their core.
★ Innovation:
Level of relevance, originality, and innovation demonstrated by the tech solution.
★ Scalability:
Feasibility, practicality, and viability (technical, economic, and environmental) of implementing the solution.
Being an exhibiting startup at VivaTech 2025
Rewards
For the 150 Tech For Change startups
For the 6 finalists
★ Pitch your solution in front of a jury of top decision-makers and investors.
★ One-on-one meetings booked with VCs during Office Hours.
★ Visibility on the VivaTech website.
★ Participation in the CSO Summit morning session on Thursday, June 12th, a dedicated event for C-level executives, impact investors, and key players in the sustainability ecosystem.
For the winner
★ High visibility during VivaTech
★ A private meeting with the high-level jury
★ A free startup corner at the 2026 edition of VivaTech
★ Participation and visibility during one of our CSO Program meetings (our year-round community of CSR leaders), with exclusive exposure to top executives and sustainability experts.
Our Timeline
- 1
February 24
Launch of the
Challenge - 2
May 11
End of
applications - 3
May 28
Selection of
the 6 finalists - 4
June 11
Finalists’ Pitch Session
at VivaTech - 5
June 12
Awards
Ceremony