Deadline:
As soon as possible
Program Starts: June 17, 2026
Program Ends: June 20, 2026
Location(s)
France Online
Paris
Overview
Showcase your solution & Accelerate your business.
VivaTech Startup Challenges are open innovation competitions where leading corporates and public partners present their business needs and stakes, and invite startups with the right solutions to solve them. These Startup Challenges provide a structured and strategic pathway to showcase your innovative solution and connect directly with organizations ready to deploy solutions at scale across their operations.
Details
VivaTech Startup Challenges are open innovation competitions where leading corporates and public partners present their business needs and stakes, and invite startups with the right solutions to solve them.
These Startup Challenges provide a structured and strategic pathway to showcase your innovative solution and connect directly with organizations ready to deploy solutions at scale across their operations.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
SELECTION CRITERIA
GEOGRAPHIC AREA - For this challenge we will consider only:
- Startups from operating in Africa
MATURITY CRITERIA - Only startups can participate in this challenge, meaning:
- Innovative solution or serviceLess than 5 years of existenceEarly-stage // Seed-stage company
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Required format:
- Short video with 2 topics: Startup presentation / How do you solve the problem? (mpg, mpeg, mp4, mov) MAX 10 Megabyte – You can also share us a “Wetransfer” link or a Youtube video
- Deck pitch: 8 slides max (ppt, pdf) – MAX 10 Megabytes
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Program starts:
June 17, 2026
Program ends:
June 20, 2026
Program Starts: June 17, 2026
Program Ends: June 20, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
Why Apply?
- Selected finalists may secure a strong presence at VivaTech, showcase their solutions to key decision-makers, and accelerate their growth.
- Win a booth for VivaTech
- Pitch on stage to decision-makers and investors
- Access expert mentorship
- Secure commercial deals
- Gain premium visibility
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