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PacificTech Village
PacificTech Village
Connecting Pacific Minds – Creating global impact
Connecting Pacific Minds – Creating global impact
Why this Challenge?

The Pacific Community, NeoTech and French Tech Nouvelle-Calédonie are organizing the first edition of the “PacificTech Village at VivaTech”.

The aim of this project is to organize a delegation of around twenty Pacific entrepreneurs to attend the world's largest “Tech” trade show, so that they can showcase their innovative, high-impact solutions and promote the region's technological uses.

Successful applicants will then be invited to pitch their startup/solution to a panel of experts on April 11, 2025.
Each of the 9 selected entrepreneurs will be offered an exhibition space on the “Village PacificTech” stand, as well as a plane ticket to Paris to take part in VivaTech, from June 11 to 14, 2025.

The Startup Challenge
Join the “Pacific Tech Village” at VivaTech

Context & Need:
Are you an entrepreneur in the Pacific region who has founded a startup or created an high-impact innovative solution and would now like to take part in the world's biggest tech event?
Are you selling your solution in your local market but would like to accelerate? Would you like an opportunity to meet investors, international prospects and raise awareness of your solution on a global scale?
Is your solution innovative, has a real social, economic or ecological impact, and could be exported regionally or internationally? Then this challenge is for you!

Expected Solutions: we are looking for startups and all kind of solutions that meet the following criteria:

  • Location: Pacific Island Countries or Territories (American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Wallis and Futuna.)

  • Financial: Proof of sales in 2024.

  • Innovation: Presentation of a breakthrough, user-driven or incremental innovation.

  • Socio-ecological impact: Your solution contributes to social and/or environmental development.

  • Community: Being an indigenous entrepreneur will be an asset.


The jury will pay particular attention that the panel of 9 startups will be representative of the region.

Apply Now

Join the “Pacific Tech Village” at VivaTech

Context & Need:
Are you an entrepreneur in the Pacific region who has founded a startup or created an high-impact innovative solution and would now like to take part in the world's biggest tech event?
Are you selling your solution in your local market but would like to accelerate? Would you like an opportunity to meet investors, international prospects and raise awareness of your solution on a global scale?
Is your solution innovative, has a real social, economic or ecological impact, and could be exported regionally or internationally? Then this challenge is for you!

Expected Solutions: we are looking for startups and all kind of solutions that meet the following criteria:

  • Location: Pacific Island Countries or Territories (American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Wallis and Futuna.)

  • Financial: Proof of sales in 2024.

  • Innovation: Presentation of a breakthrough, user-driven or incremental innovation.

  • Socio-ecological impact: Your solution contributes to social and/or environmental development.

  • Community: Being an indigenous entrepreneur will be an asset.


The jury will pay particular attention that the panel of 9 startups will be representative of the region.

Apply Now

Join the “Pacific Tech Village” at VivaTech

Context & Need:
Are you an entrepreneur in the Pacific region who has founded a startup or created an high-impact innovative solution and would now like to take part in the world's biggest tech event?
Are you selling your solution in your local market but would like to accelerate? Would you like an opportunity to meet investors, international prospects and raise awareness of your solution on a global scale?
Is your solution innovative, has a real social, economic or ecological impact, and could be exported regionally or internationally? Then this challenge is for you!

Expected Solutions: we are looking for startups and all kind of solutions that meet the following criteria:

  • Location: Pacific Island Countries or Territories (American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Wallis and Futuna.)

  • Financial: Proof of sales in 2024.

  • Innovation: Presentation of a breakthrough, user-driven or incremental innovation.

  • Socio-ecological impact: Your solution contributes to social and/or environmental development.

  • Community: Being an indigenous entrepreneur will be an asset.


The jury will pay particular attention that the panel of 9 startups will be representative of the region.

Apply Now

Eligibility Criteria

★ Localisation: your startup is headquartered in one of these territories: American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Wallis and Futuna.

★ Financial: your startup can demonstrate sales and revenue in 2024

Selection Criteria
Innovation

Your solution is part of at least one of these three types of innovation : breakthrough, user-driven or incremental innovation.

Impact

Your solution has a real social, ecological or economic impact on your country / region.

Community

Do you identify as a member of an indigenous group from the Pacific? Please specify which one.

Rewards
  • A space in the “Village PacificTech” pavilion at VivaTech 2025

    The nine winners will receive a personalized space at the "Village PacificTech" pavilion at VivaTech to showcase their solutions to entrepreneurs, investors, companies, press, and other key stakeholders. Selected startups will benefit from pre-event coaching and reasonable travel expense coverage.

  • One return plane ticket to Paris to attend VivaTech

    The nine entrepreneurs selected will benefit from a round-trip flight to Paris, departing no later than June 9, 2025 and returning no earlier than June 15, 2025, provided they have submitted all administrative documents within the deadlines set by the organization.

  • Four startup-4 days pass per entrepreneur

    The nine entrepreneurs selected will benefit de 4 “startup-4 days pass” for them and to invite 3 external guests of their choice. Those passes give all access to Viva Technology for 4 days and at the networking, leadgen and interactivity digital functionalities of the event.

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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  • 24/02/2025

    Applications open

  • 07/04/2025

    Applications close

  • 22/04/2025

    The winners are announced

  • 11/06/2025

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    20/06/2026

    9th edition of VivaTech

FAQ

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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?

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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