Sustainability Innovations Challenge

About VivaTech and Sustainability Innovations Challenge

VivaTech Sustainability Innovations Challenge was created in 2016 by Publicis and “Les Echos” group,and has become the biggest startup and tech event in Europe and is recognized worldwide as a powerful catalyst for business transformation, startup growth and innovation for the common good. Every year, VivaTech brings together the world’s top business leaders, startups, investors, researchers and thinkers for a unique experience combining inspiration, networking and a showcase for innovation, with the 6th edition taking place on June 15-18 2022.

The Challenge

How can technology respond to the 21st century social and environmental challenges and accelerate the ecological and solidarity transition?

VivaTech is looking for unique startups with innovative products, solutions and technologies that demonstrate a concrete and positive innovation for the planet.

Expected Innovations

Sustainable and Next Generation Energies
Smart Farming and Food
Cleaner Air | BlueTech | Planet
Preserved Nature and Biodiversity
Green Digital Solutions and Products

Innovation Spaces at VivaTech

The Discovery & Arena

The Discovery is a fascinating zone dedicated to the most amazing and promising hardware technologies from IoT to drones, wearable, DeepTech, vehicles, food and robots. You will be invited to showcase your product in the central VivaTech zone for innovation discoveries and amazement.

Innovation Parks

The Innovation Parks are VivaTech areas dedicated to innovation around various themes: robotics, FoodTech, mobility, GreenTech… You will be invited to showcase your product in a futuristic space, among many other cutting-edge projects.

Digital Showrooms

The immersive digital showrooms are creative digital spaces where online users are invited to discover, interact and walk through an immersive experience around cutting-edge products and innovations, in which your product will be showcased.