VivaTech, the renowned technology and innovation event, is set to debut its inaugural VivaTech Innovation of the Year award in 2025. This inclusive effort hopes to recognize, raise up and push forward bold, trailblazing startups that are changing the future right now with transformational technologies. We went through a rigorous selection process and found 30 visionary startups. From this extremely competitive pool, we were very proud to select five outstanding finalists.
The five finalists will pitch live onstage at VivaTech 2025. Next they’ll present their groundbreaking solutions to a global audience and compete for 2023’s VivaTech Innovation of the Year title. Of all the finalists, Lumisync is a true disruptor with its pioneering technology providing a 100% photonic oscillator for data centers. This groundbreaking innovation makes it possible for data to traverse at the speed of light. In turn, it tremendously lowers latency and reduces energy use by a remarkable x1000.
Our third outstanding finalist, BeyondMath, is home to the world’s first generative physics platform. This collaborative platform reimagines basic simulation workflows by eliminating time and resource-intensive simulations with AI-powered, real-time physics. BeyondMath’s technology, and the computational efficiency it will bring, is a game changer for industries as varied as finance and energy.
Additionally, Enerdrape joins as one of the finalists for its groundbreaking non-invasive geothermal panels. These panels effectively make subsurface spaces a renewable heating and cooling reservoir. They enable rapid, low-carbon retrofits of existing buildings even in dense, urban cores without drilling or horizontal directional drilling. By repurposing underutilized infrastructure, Enerdrape’s creative approach not only meets the increasing demand for sustainable energy innovation, but does so with reduced disruption.
The competition for the VivaTech Innovation of the Year is tough. The winning startup will not only gain recognition but will receive a free Startup Corner at VivaTech 2026, providing them with valuable exposure in the tech community. Additionally, the winner will secure a spot in the prestigious TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200, further elevating their profile within the industry.
To celebrate best practices and innovative solutions, this year we had launched the VivaTech Innovation of the Year award. We launched the Tech For Change Award. With this new recognition, NASVF hopes to shine a spotlight on those startups that are truly making a measurable impact on our social and environmental challenges. It showcases VivaTech’s strong commitment to promoting innovation that benefits the world.
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