TechCrunch Partners with VivaTech to Spotlight Startup Innovation at VivaTech 2025
TechCrunch is collaborating with VivaTech, Europe’s largest startup and tech event, to select and celebrate the most innovative startups at VivaTech 2025. The partnership highlights startups demonstrating exceptional creativity and technological potential. Finalists gain exposure, networking with investors, and a chance to compete at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco.
TechCrunch is joining forces with VivaTech, Europe’s largest startup and technology event, to spotlight groundbreaking startups at VivaTech 2025. This collaboration aims to recognize startups that demonstrate exceptional creativity, advanced technological capabilities, and the potential to transform their industries.
The VivaTech Innovation of the Year Award will honor exhibiting startups that stand out for their innovation and industry impact. TechCrunch will curate a shortlist of 30 startups, select a jury member, and participate in the final award presentation on June 11, 2025, at VivaTech in Paris.
Five finalists will pitch live on the VivaTech stage, gaining exposure to venture capitalists and exclusive networking opportunities with jury members. They will also receive additional event passes and marketing visibility through VivaTech channels.
The winner of the Innovation of the Year Award will earn a coveted spot in the Disrupt Startup Battlefield 200, TechCrunch’s flagship event in San Francisco, providing a global platform to showcase their innovation to investors and industry leaders in October 2025.
Eligibility and Timeline
To qualify for the award, startups must be exhibiting at VivaTech 2025, founded in or after 2020, and have fewer than 50 employees. The selection process includes:
- June 4: Announcement of five finalists
- June 11: Finalists pitch session on the VivaTech stage
- June 12: VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony hosted by TechCrunch
VivaTech is a premier European event that accelerates innovation by connecting startups, tech leaders, major companies, and investors to tackle global challenges. The 2025 edition will take place from June 11 to 14 in Paris, featuring demos, launches, and conferences that showcase disruptive technologies.
TechCrunch’s involvement as a jury member and awards host underscores its commitment to spotlighting emerging startups and fostering innovation ecosystems. This partnership offers startups unparalleled opportunities for visibility, investment, and growth on a global stage.
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