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Innovate. Compete. Expand. The DACH startup gateway to France.

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Innovate. Compete. Expand. The DACH startup gateway to France.

Why Apply?

It’s your chance to connect, grow, and showcase your innovations to global tech leaders. Apply now for an opportunity to win free passes, a startup booth, and access to exclusive acceleration programs!, • With VivaTech’s Startup Challenges open, it’s time to unlock the visibility and resources your startup deserves. Gain exposure, secure a booth, and access exclusive acceleration programs. Don’t wait—apply now!, • Doors to growth and global visibility are closing soon! Apply now to secure your place, showcase your solutions, and gain unmatched exposure at Europe’s biggest tech event. Unlock your startup potential today!, • Unlock your startup potential through VivaTech’s Startup Challenges and pitch on stage at the 2025 event!, • Unlock your startup potential through VivaTech’s Startup Challenges and win a free booth at the 2025 event!, • Apply for now for VivaTech’s Startup Challenges to secure your spot to Europe’s biggest startup and tech event. 


  • Description

    Are you a groundbreaking startup from Germany, Austria, Switzerland or South Tyrol? Innovating in AI, Big Data, Sustainability or Cybersecurity? Ready to expand into France? Apply to THE CHALLENGE by klein • wenner and the French-German University! Win 4-day passes to VivaTech 2025, pitch on stage, exhibit at the French-German Tech Lab, and get expert legal & business support. Deadline: April 28th.

Who can apply?

  • ★Maturity

    Our competition is open to start-ups, which operate for at least 3 years in the field of digital innovation



  • ★ Geography: 

    Our competition is open to start-ups, which are registered in the German (Handelsregister), Austrian (Firmenbuch), Swiss (Handelsregister) or South Tyrolean (Handelsregister Bozen) company register

  • ★ Growth- potential:

    Our competition is open to start-ups, which have a business project in France to be realized within the next 18 months

Timeline

  • March 21
    Challenge opens
  • April 28
    Challenge closes
  • May 5
    Selected 
  • Startups announced
    June 11 - 14

Benefits

  • All Acces passes to VivaTech 2025

    Free passes for the four-day event

  • Be part of the French-German Tech Lab

    Exhibit on the French-German Tech Lab
    Exhibit for free

  • Visibility

    Showcase your startup on the pitch stage at the French-German Tech Lab.

  • Workshop

    Lawyers from Klein Wenner and business experts will do a workshop with your startup at VivaTech to do a 360° analysis of your business project for France and give you hands on advice
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