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Startup Germany
Startup Germany
Next-Gen Tech for a Resilient & Digital Future
Next-Gen Tech for a Resilient & Digital Future
Why this Challenge?

Germany is a leading hub for innovation and deep tech.

This challenge supports startups building breakthrough technologies with global potential, offering a platform to showcase solutions, scale internationally, and connect with key players across industry, investment, and innovation ecosystems.

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Our Startup Challenge
Next-Gen Tech for a Resilient & Digital Future

The Startup Challenge's Context:
This challenge targets startups developing transformative technologies across key industries, including Industry & Manufacturing, Health & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, and Digital Platforms & AI.

Selected startups will have the opportunity to showcase their solutions to a global audience, accelerate their growth, and connect with leading corporates, investors, and innovation partners at VivaTech.

What we are looking for:
We are looking for startups developing scalable, cutting-edge technologies across Industry & Manufacturing, Health & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, and Digital Platforms & AI. This includes innovative solutions such as AI, data analytics, automation, climate or health tech with clear use cases. Startups should have a functional MVP or market-ready product, scalable architecture, strong data capabilities, and a defined tech roadmap. Solutions should be API-ready, cloud-compatible, and easy to integrate into existing systems, with readiness for pilots and partnerships.

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Next-Gen Tech for a Resilient & Digital Future

The Startup Challenge's Context:
This challenge targets startups developing transformative technologies across key industries, including Industry & Manufacturing, Health & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, and Digital Platforms & AI.

Selected startups will have the opportunity to showcase their solutions to a global audience, accelerate their growth, and connect with leading corporates, investors, and innovation partners at VivaTech.

What we are looking for:
We are looking for startups developing scalable, cutting-edge technologies across Industry & Manufacturing, Health & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, and Digital Platforms & AI. This includes innovative solutions such as AI, data analytics, automation, climate or health tech with clear use cases. Startups should have a functional MVP or market-ready product, scalable architecture, strong data capabilities, and a defined tech roadmap. Solutions should be API-ready, cloud-compatible, and easy to integrate into existing systems, with readiness for pilots and partnerships.

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Selection Criteria
Innovation & Originality

How novel and unique is the solution?

Scalability & Market Fit

Does the startup show strong potential for international scaling and economic success?

Tech Impact

Contribution to sustainability, digitalisation, or societal progress.

Team & Execution

Strength of the team and ability to execute successfully.

Rewards
  • Winner Visibility

    Pitch on stage at the German Pavilion at VivaTech

  • Networking & Mentoring

    1:1 meetings with corporates, investors, and experienced founders

  • Startup Passes

    Two 4-day startup passes with full access to VivaTech

  • Startup Germany Night

    Two tickets to the exclusive networking event

  • Post-Event Support

    Access to mentoring and innovation ecosystems such as Startup Factories and de:hub Initiative (subject to consultation)

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

30 Days 13 Hours

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  • Applications open

  • Applications close

  • The winner is announced

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    20/06/2026

    10th edition of VivaTech

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FAQ

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?

Your personal data is collected by Crédit Agricole S.A., 12 Place des Etats-Unis, 92120 Montrouge, as the data controller, so that you can participate in the Challenge organized from 18/03/2026 during the Vivatech event, called: “Digital Sustainability Training Modules”. In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right, under the conditions provided by law, to access your personal data at any time, to exercise your right to data portability, to have it rectified, to request its erasure in compliance with legal obligations, to object to its processing, to define general or specific instructions regarding the fate of your personal data after your death, or to restrict its processing for legitimate reasons. You can access more detailed information on the protection of your personal data by consulting, in particular, Article 13: “Personal data protection” of the challenge rules.

Your personal data is collected by Crédit Agricole S.A., 12 Place des Etats-Unis, 92120 Montrouge, as the data controller, so that you can participate in the Challenge organized from 18/03/2026 during the Vivatech event, called: “Digital Sustainability Training Modules”. In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right, under the conditions provided by law, to access your personal data at any time, to exercise your right to data portability, to have it rectified, to request its erasure in compliance with legal obligations, to object to its processing, to define general or specific instructions regarding the fate of your personal data after your death, or to restrict its processing for legitimate reasons. You can access more detailed information on the protection of your personal data by consulting, in particular, Article 13: “Personal data protection” of the challenge rules.

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