Startup Challenge by ManpowerGroup

Helping people find their next great job and build successful careers starts with ensuring they have a great experience; from applying to a role to co

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Helping people find their next great job and build successful careers starts with ensuring they have a great experience; from applying to a role to co

Why Apply?

Revolutionize the future of work with ManpowerGroup! You developed an AI-powered and tech-driven solutions to transform the job journey, from application to career building? Apply and win a Proof of Concept collaboration, meet ManpowerGroup clients, and pitch your solution on the VivaTech stage. If your startup focuses on AI, tech, and putting people first in the world of work, apply now! Deadline: April 21st.

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Who can apply?

  • Selection Criteria

    ★ You have a value proposition for redefining the Future of Work

    ★ Your solution is relevant, original and innovative

    ★ Your solution has high potential in terms of scalability

    ★ Your team comprises of passionate people

    ★ Your business model demonstrates traction and market fit

Timeline

- March 10
Challenge Opens


- April 21
Challenge Closes


- May 5
Selected Startups Announced


- June 11 - 14
VivaTech Paris 2025

Benefits

  • Win a Proof of Concept

    The final winner of the challenge (chosen after the VivaTech Pitch) will have the opportunity to collaborate on a proof of concept within a ManpowerGroup Market.
  • Meet our clients

    The selected startups will be invited to be part of a client event organized by ManpowerGroup, you will meet our clients on Tuesday 10th of June.

  • Be on VivaTech stage

    The selected startups will win 2 all-access passes for VivaTech 2025 and will be part of our ManpowerGroup VivaTech Challenge, having the opportunity to pitch their solution on a VivaTech Stage on Wednesday 11th of June.