VivaTech, Europe’s premier startup and technology event, has announced the top 30 startups shortlisted for its prestigious Innovation of the Year Award. This accolade honors pioneering companies that are redefining industries through groundbreaking innovations. The selection process evaluated candidates based on their creativity, potential to disrupt markets, and scalability.
Selection Process and Criteria
The Innovation of the Year Award is open to all startups exhibiting at VivaTech 2025. Applicants were assessed on:
– Innovation & Creativity: The uniqueness and originality of their solutions.
– Market Disruption: The potential to significantly alter existing markets or create new ones.
– Scalability: The feasibility of expanding their solutions to a broader audience or market.
From a competitive pool of hundreds, 30 startups have been shortlisted. The top five will present their pitches live at VivaTech on June 11, with the winner announced during the Global Awards Ceremony on June 12.
Prizes and Opportunities
The winning startup will receive:
– A presentation slot at the Global Awards Ceremony.
– A complimentary Startup Corner at VivaTech 2026.
– A coveted position in the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200.
These rewards not only provide significant exposure but also offer platforms for further growth and networking within the tech industry.
Highlighted Innovations
This year’s shortlisted startups are pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. Notable examples include:
– .lumen (Romania): Developing glasses that function as self-driving guide dogs, enhancing mobility for visually impaired individuals.
– snap DISCOVERY (Germany): Creating photonic chips with the potential to revolutionize computing by offering faster and more efficient processing capabilities.
– Blue Skies Minerals GmbH (Canada): Transforming mining waste into carbon sinks, contributing to environmental sustainability.
– Wisp Solutions (France): Utilizing microrobot swarms for space exploration, aiming to make extraterrestrial missions more efficient and cost-effective.
– NeuralTeks (France): Developing AI systems capable of interpreting neural signals to control devices, advancing human-machine interfaces.
– Oncoelectronics (France): Creating bioelectronic implants designed to combat brain cancer, offering new hope for treatment.
These innovations span various sectors, including sustainability, healthcare, advanced diagnostics, and accessible technology, reflecting the diverse and transformative potential of the shortlisted startups.
The Shortlisted Startups
The 30 startups vying for the Innovation of the Year Award are:
1. Chipiron (France): Health sector.
2. Virtuosis AI (Switzerland): Information technologies.
3. Enerdrape SA (Switzerland): Energy sector.
4. snap DISCOVERY (Germany): Deep tech, brain-computer interfaces.
5. NunoX Technologies (Taiwan): Software development and cloud services.
6. Phigi (France): Industrial sector.
7. Noxon (Germany): Health sector.
8. .lumen (Romania): Mobility and transportation.
9. HUA TEC International (Taiwan): Health sector.
10. Video Analytics for Safety (Singapore): Information technologies.
11. Geolinks Services (France): Energy sector.
12. Moonlite Labs (Canada): Media, entertainment, and culture.
13. Stellaria (France): Energy sector.
14. Mendo (France): Software development and cloud services.
15. NeuralTeks (France): Health sector.
16. Vita325 (Ukraine): Health sector.
17. Blue Skies Minerals GmbH (Canada): Industrial sector.
18. Anivance AI (Taiwan): Health sector.
19. La Touche Musicale (France): Media, entertainment, and culture.
20. InSimili (Italy): Health sector.
21. Nellow (France): Information technologies.
22. Oncoelectronics (France): Health sector.
23. Zeeh Africa (Nigeria): Banking, finance, insurance, and legal.
24. LumiSync (France): Telecommunications and connectivity.
25. Onkos Molecular Diagnostics (Spain): Health sector.
26. Wisp Solutions (France): Mobility and transportation.
27. Werover (United Kingdom): Energy sector.
28. BeyondMath (United Kingdom): Information technologies.
29. Kumulus (France): Industrial sector.
30. FireTracking (New Caledonia): Software development and cloud services.
Event Details
VivaTech 2025 is scheduled to take place from June 11 to June 14 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The event will feature over 4,000 partners and showcase 300 global innovations, bringing together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and key industry players to explore new technological frontiers and their impact on business, geopolitics, and society.
Conclusion
The Innovation of the Year Award at VivaTech 2025 highlights the remarkable advancements and bold visions of startups poised to shape the future. These 30 companies exemplify the spirit of innovation, addressing real-world challenges with creative and scalable solutions. As the event approaches, the anticipation builds to see which of these trailblazers will emerge as the winner, setting new benchmarks in the tech industry.
