As we approach the highly anticipated VivaTech 2025, excitement is building around the innovative startups that are set to redefine industries and tackle pressing global issues. The selection of the top five finalists from a competitive pool of thirty visionary startups was a challenging task, showcasing the remarkable talent and creativity present in today’s entrepreneurial landscape.
VivaTech’s Innovation of the Year award is a new initiative aimed at highlighting the groundbreaking startups that are paving the way for the future. This prestigious accolade is open to all exhibiting startups at the event, recognizing one standout company that exemplifies exceptional creativity, technological advancement, and the potential to revolutionize its sector.
We are thrilled to introduce the five finalists who will present their innovative solutions live at VivaTech 2025:
BeyondMath: This pioneering platform is the first of its kind to utilize generative physics, enabling engineers to conduct simulations at unprecedented speeds. By leveraging AI technology, BeyondMath allows for real-time testing of thousands of designs, significantly reducing time, costs, and complexity in engineering processes.
Chipiron: This startup is on a mission to democratize medical imaging with the development of a lightweight, cost-effective MRI machine that operates using ultra-low magnetic fields. Their innovative approach aims to make MRI scans 100 times more accessible, facilitating early detection and large-scale screenings akin to routine blood tests.
Enerdrape: Revolutionizing the energy sector, Enerdrape introduces the world’s first non-invasive geothermal panels. These panels can convert underground spaces, such as parking lots and tunnels, into renewable heating and cooling sources, allowing for rapid, low-carbon retrofits without the need for extensive drilling in urban areas.
Hua Tech International: This company is transforming cancer diagnostics with its automated microfluidic platform. By integrating a nanostructured semiconductor biochip with advanced AI analysis, Hua Tech International can accurately capture and analyze rare circulating cells, enhancing the precision of cancer detection.
Lumisync: This innovative startup is set to revolutionize data centers by synchronizing data flow at the speed of light. With the introduction of the world’s first 100% photonic oscillator, Lumisync aims to reduce latency and energy consumption by an astonishing factor of 1000.
These exceptional companies will showcase their solutions during the Final of the VivaTech Innovation of the Year on Wednesday, June 11th at 1:35 PM, live on the Pitch Studio Stage. Following each presentation, a panel of expert judges will engage in a Q&A session, providing valuable insights and feedback.
The winner of the Innovation of the Year award will be announced the next day at the VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 12th at 5:45 PM on Stage 1. In addition to the prestigious title, the winning startup will receive a complimentary Startup Corner at VivaTech 2026 and a coveted position in the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200.
The ceremony will also celebrate the achievements of the other four VivaTech Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions in various categories.
- The Female Founder Challenge, honoring women entrepreneurs who are leading innovative startups that are shaping the future with disruptive technologies.
- The Africatech Awards, a pan-African initiative that supports startups making a positive impact in GreenTech, HealthTech, and E-commerce/FinTech.
- The Next Startupper Challenge, aimed at inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs working on impactful projects to realize their dreams.
- The Tech For Change Award, launched this year alongside the Innovation of the Year award, recognizing startups that prioritize positive impact in their business models.
Stay tuned for what promises to be an inspiring showcase of innovation and entrepreneurship as these remarkable founders take the stage.