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17-20 June 2026

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VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony

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.

Final of the Tech For Change Awards - Innovation That Moves the World Forward

The Tech For Change Award is launching its very first edition, with a clear mission: spotlight business models that are truly reshaping the world for the better. From over 150 recognized startups, six finalists—each a VivaTech exhibitor—have been selected for the real, measurable impact of their solutions on society or the planet. They will pitch their vision to a jury of experts, alongside their mentor for the session, Marie Ekeland. The grand winner will be announced on Thursday, June 12, during the Global Awards Ceremony.