Executive Director & CEO
Alibaba Group
Hong Kong’s startup ecosystem is rapidly emerging as one of the most vibrant in Asia. Join this Workshop & Networking Reception to connect with our innovative tech ventures, and explore why Hong Kong is a premier destination for startups looking to scale up and succeed on an international stage.
The VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony will celebrate the brightest entrepreneurs and groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of technology. This prestigious event will reveal and honour the winners of VivaTech’s renowned startup competitions, including the Female Founders Challenge, the AfricaTech Awards, the Next Startupper Challenge, along with our two new prizes this year: the Tech for Change Award & the Innovation of the Year. The event promises to be a vibrant showcase of the world's most promising startups and exciting innovations, one of the key highlights of VivaTech 2025, taking place on our main stage (Stage One) on June 12.
The Female Founder Challenge, organized by VivaTech, champions leading startups and breakthrough innovation built by women. Our main objective is to empower women entrepreneurs by facilitating networking opportunities and access to funding through experience-sharing and connecting them with venture capitalists. On stage, the five female founders will have the opportunity to pitch their startups in front of a jury of top decision-makers and investors. Come discover these inspiring founders! 2025 Finalists: - Hormona - Karolina Lofqvist, Founder & CEO - Parallel Carbon - Aranzazu Carmona Orbezo, Co-Founder & CTO - Radiant Matter - Elissa Brunato, Founder & CEO - Verley - Hélène Briand, Co-founder & CTO - Virtuosis AI - Lara Gervaise, Co-founder