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Startup Challenges
Apply to Startup Challenges to showcase your product,
get feedback from potential users, and build partnerships
with new clients.VivaTech Awards
Check out the VivaTech Awards and discover the best solutions and breakthrough innovations created by startups and students from around the world.
Why Startups Take Part in Our Challenges
- 01.Exhibit for free and/or receive all-access VivaTech passes
- 02.Generate business leads with top decision makers
- 03.Raise your next rounds by meeting world renowned investors
- 04.Get feedback on your solution from potential users
- 05.Boost your visibility thanks to VivaTech’s international media coverage
They Say It Best
ALBANE DERSY
Co-founder and COO of Inbolt, Female Founder Challenge winner at VivaTech 2024
“I think the Female Founder Challenge is one of the best platforms we have in France in terms of marketing, communication, and visibility for female founders.”Michel Tjoeng
Co-founder of ChatLabs, Finalist of the LVMH Innovation Award at VivaTech 2023
"For Michel, the opportunity to exhibit his startup with the world leader in luxury like LVMH at VivaTech was tremendous. “It’s impossible not to stop by the LVMH booth when you are at VivaTech. We were super busy and got a lot of exposure."RUBEN HALLALI
CEO HD Rain Participated in 2019 Huawei Digital InPulse Challenge
"Thanks to the 2019 Huawei Startup Challenge organised by VivaTech, we had the opportunity to create many connections. During two or three days of the event we had about 50 to 60% of our leads for the next year."
Highlights of VivaTech 2024
Key Figures
- 40Startup Challenges & VivaTech Awards
- 100'sof selected startups
- 94%of satisfied exhibiting startups
- 1000'sof business leads made during VivaTech
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