Side Events
Please note that all side events require prior registration via a form. Click on each side event card to view more details.
EIC Accelerator InfoDay - France 2025
On 10 june 2025, the European Innovation Council (EIC) is organising an Info Day in Paris. This info session will particularly focus on EIC Accelerator programme, which supports start-ups and SMEs to develop and scale up deep-tech and disruptive innovative products or services at the advanced technological level (TRL 6-8). Our experts will also talk about the EIC Fund, the plug-in scheme for EIC Accelerator and Business acceleration services for EIC Laureates. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions to the experts and to join the networking lunch. The event will be held in English and it is organized in collaboration with Bpifrance in the framework of Access2EIC project.
Korea-France Open Innovation Summit
KITA, VIVATech, MEDEF International, Business France will hold 'Korea-France Open Innovation Summit' on 10th June @Korea Culture Center in Paris in parellel with VIVA Week. Around 150 Innovators of Global MNCs, Outstanding Startups with eco-system builders from Korea and France will gather to share the journey of Innovation and explore cross border business / investment opportunies. *[Final Attendees will have the confirmation Email from KITA]
Incubate the Future
EuraTechnologies, France Digitale and Viva Technology are excited to invite you to an exclusive event on June 10 at Bpifrance Le Hub, taking place alongside VivaTech. Targets : C-Levels, Incubators leaders, Managing Directors. We are delighted to welcome John Lynn, Co-Founder ofQuay Acceleration, as Master of Ceremony. The startup ecosystem has grown significantly over the past 10 years, and along with it, numerous jobs have emerged to support startups in their journey. This gathering is exclusively reserved for those committed to guiding startups, including Managing Directors and C-levels executives from incubators and accelerators worldwide. This is not another conference but a networking event designed to foster interactions through workshops and networking opportunities. Come meet your peers from all over the world, learn from them, share best practices, and create new opportunities for your ecosystem. Topics that may be covered in the workshops include: International: how to support the international growth of your startups? Scale: is the role of accelerator shifting towards supporting startups during their growth stage? Business Model: what (new) business models are being used for incubators/accelerators and where can new revenue growth be found? Tools: how do you use AI to structure and automate your operations? Sourcing: How to find the right startup? Community: How can we foster a strong sense of community and collaboration within your network? Register now to secure your spot and share your preferences for the workshops — attendance is by invitation only, subject to approval. More details coming soon. Stay tuned!
Japan Official Ecosystem Meet Up Night
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG), and JETRO are pleased to invite to you a special reception at the Residence of the Japanese Ambassador to France, held during the Viva Technology. This event aims to deepen the bonds between Japan and France, while creating new networks and driving innovative collaboration. Japanese startups and ecosystem players such as major companies, accelerators, and central and local governments, get together at this event to meet and build relationships with French and international players. Don’t miss this great opportunity!