VivaTech, Europe’s largest startup and tech event, is happening in Paris. Save the date and spread the word—the next TCS is happening June 11 through June 14, 2025! This annual gathering goes beyond the surface to explore the most disruptive topics in the tech industry. Attendees can expect world-premiere demonstrations, thrilling product launches, and cutting-edge conferences. This year, TechCrunch is excited to be joining with VivaTech. Collaborating closely, they’ll seek to identify and celebrate the most innovative startups with the VivaTech Innovation of the Year award.
TechCrunch and VivaTech are partnering to feature pioneering young French and European startups. Each of these exciting new startups have ability to highly influence the future of technology. Through this initiative, five national finalists will be chosen. We can’t wait to see these teams make their best pitches on the VivaTech stage, June 11! This opportunity allows them to show off their great ideas. It further includes helping them get introductions to venture capitalists, networking with jury members through an exclusive members-only forum.
VivaTech is known as a collaborative ecosystem, offering a space where startups can flourish. The event showcases multiple platforms for new companies to interact with the country’s most successful industry leaders, investors, and potential partners. The five finalists will receive maximum exposure through VivaTech’s vast marketing arms. This extended exposure will continue to kick up their profile and tech community impact as they go.
On June 12, join TechCrunch for the VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony. This exciting event will honor amazing innovations and trailblazing achievements. Our virtual ceremony will include special guest introductions, thoughtful award transitions, and a closing celebration honoring the accomplishments of all nominees. These finalists will receive widespread visibility and receive two additional four-day passes to participate in VivaTech 2025. Doing so will ensure they’re able to explore all the amazing things the event has in store.
This launch reflects the all-star innovation and entrepreneurial verve that is being developed in tech ecosystems across the country. It further shines a light on the collaboration that is so important between established platforms and new innovators. Together TechCrunch and VivaTech are pairing the most dynamic ideas with the best-informed voices. Together this collaboration lays the groundwork for innovative advancements in technology.
