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AI & the Future of Work : designing what comes next
AI & the Future of Work : designing what comes next
Why this Challenge?

Artificial intelligence is transforming the world of work, not only by automating tasks, but by unlocking entirely new ways to collaborate, learn, and create value. This challenge is open to startups developing solutions that place people, their skills, roles, and experiences, at the center of AI-powered transformation.

The Startup Challenge
AI & the Future of Work: designing what comes next

Artificial intelligence is transforming the world of work, not only by automating tasks, but by unlocking entirely new ways to collaborate, learn, and create value.

We invite startups to build scalable, people-centric innovations that leverage AI to transform how we work, learn, and collaboration, from activation and upskilling to role redesign and workforce strategy.

Context / Need:

This challenge is open to startups developing solutions that place people, their skills, roles, and experiences, at the center of AI-powered transformation.
We’re looking for impactful, scalable innovations that address one or more of the following themes:

  • Activation & adoption : How can organizations move from scattered experiments to meaningful, company-wide adoption of AI?

  • AI upskilling : How can we democratize access to AI knowledge and capabilities across all roles and levels?

  • Role & experience redesign : How can AI elevate, rather than replace, the human experience at work?

  • Workforce shaping & opportunity mapping :How should we rethink structures, leadership, and workforce models in an AI-augmented economy?

Expected Solutions :
If you're building tools, platforms, or services that will define the next era of work, we want to hear from you.
Take part in this challenge to gain visibility, connect with leading ecosystem players, and help shape a more human-centric future of work, powered by AI.

Apply Now

AI & the Future of Work: designing what comes next

Artificial intelligence is transforming the world of work, not only by automating tasks, but by unlocking entirely new ways to collaborate, learn, and create value.

We invite startups to build scalable, people-centric innovations that leverage AI to transform how we work, learn, and collaboration, from activation and upskilling to role redesign and workforce strategy.

Context / Need:

This challenge is open to startups developing solutions that place people, their skills, roles, and experiences, at the center of AI-powered transformation.
We’re looking for impactful, scalable innovations that address one or more of the following themes:

  • Activation & adoption : How can organizations move from scattered experiments to meaningful, company-wide adoption of AI?

  • AI upskilling : How can we democratize access to AI knowledge and capabilities across all roles and levels?

  • Role & experience redesign : How can AI elevate, rather than replace, the human experience at work?

  • Workforce shaping & opportunity mapping :How should we rethink structures, leadership, and workforce models in an AI-augmented economy?

Expected Solutions :
If you're building tools, platforms, or services that will define the next era of work, we want to hear from you.
Take part in this challenge to gain visibility, connect with leading ecosystem players, and help shape a more human-centric future of work, powered by AI.

Apply Now

AI & the Future of Work: designing what comes next

Artificial intelligence is transforming the world of work, not only by automating tasks, but by unlocking entirely new ways to collaborate, learn, and create value.

We invite startups to build scalable, people-centric innovations that leverage AI to transform how we work, learn, and collaboration, from activation and upskilling to role redesign and workforce strategy.

Context / Need:

This challenge is open to startups developing solutions that place people, their skills, roles, and experiences, at the center of AI-powered transformation.
We’re looking for impactful, scalable innovations that address one or more of the following themes:

  • Activation & adoption : How can organizations move from scattered experiments to meaningful, company-wide adoption of AI?

  • AI upskilling : How can we democratize access to AI knowledge and capabilities across all roles and levels?

  • Role & experience redesign : How can AI elevate, rather than replace, the human experience at work?

  • Workforce shaping & opportunity mapping :How should we rethink structures, leadership, and workforce models in an AI-augmented economy?

Expected Solutions :
If you're building tools, platforms, or services that will define the next era of work, we want to hear from you.
Take part in this challenge to gain visibility, connect with leading ecosystem players, and help shape a more human-centric future of work, powered by AI.

Apply Now

Selection Criteria
Theme

You must address at least one of the four pillars of the challenge’s themes.

Commercial Viability

The commercial viability including revenue generation & an active existing client portfolio (at least 2)

Team

The composition and development potential of the team

Scalability

Scalability of the solution in various contexts & according to user demands.

Geography

Your startup is based in Europe.

Business collaboration

Potential for collaboration with KPMG's business line and its clients

Rewards
  • For the winner

    • 4-day pass

    • Pitch session at Vivatech (expert jury) & cocktail

    • ½ day coaching session by KPMG

    • Ecosystem and networking opportunities

  • For the 2 selected startups

    • 4-day pass

    • Pitch session at Vivatech & cocktail

Play an active role in our six business sectors

Your solution, product or service demonstrates that you can play an active role in LVMH's ecosystem and deliver on a large scale. Whether it be the creation process, the omnichannel customer journey, or operation and manufacturing, you support the Group's legacy of excellence and innovation in all areas of its 6 business sectors.

  • Fashion & Leather Goods

  • Wines & Spirits

  • Perfumes & Cosmetics

  • Watches & Jewelry

  • Other Activities

  • Selective Retailing

Timeline

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  • 10/04/2025

    The applications are open

  • 05/05/2025

    Applications close

  • 19/05/2025

    The winners are announced

  • 11/06/2025

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    20/06/2026

    9th edition of VivaTech

FAQ

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What is the difference between a Startup Challenge and an Award?

Is applying for an Award or Startup Challenge free?

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What is the difference between a Startup Challenge and an Award?

Is applying for an Award or Startup Challenge free?

Who can apply?

Can I apply for more than one Startup Challenge/Award?

What is the difference between a Startup Challenge and an Award?

Is applying for an Award or Startup Challenge free?

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