Mind-Reading AI & Self-Driving Guide Dogs? VivaTech Unveils Top 30 Startups Vying for Innovation Crown!
Paris, France – Get ready for a glimpse into the future! VivaTech 2025 has just unveiled its electrifying Top 30 shortlist for the prestigious Innovation of the Year award, and the lineup is nothing short of revolutionary. We’re talking glasses transforming into self-driving guide dogs, photonic chips set to redefine computing, and even mining waste being converted into powerful carbon sinks. These are just a few of the audacious ideas emerging from the brilliant minds set to grace Europe’s biggest startup and tech event.
This coveted award isn’t just a trophy; it’s a launchpad. It celebrates the boldest and most visionary startups exhibiting at VivaTech, those fearless enough to push boundaries and redefine entire industries. The journey to this Top 30 was intense. Hundreds of hopefuls vied for a spot, meticulously scored on their Innovation & Creativity, potential for Market Disruption, and Scalability.
The stakes are high. The top five finalists will get the chance to pitch their groundbreaking ideas live at VivaTech on June 11th. The ultimate winner, revealed at the VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony on June 12th, will walk away with a prime pitch slot at the ceremony, a free Startup Corner at VivaTech 2026, and a highly sought-after place in the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 – a trifecta of opportunity.
This year’s contenders are pushing the frontiers of science, design, and engineering, particularly in critical areas like sustainability, advanced human-machine interfaces, breakthrough diagnostics, and accessible healthcare. From microrobot swarms for space exploration to bioelectronic implants designed to combat brain cancer, the sheer boldness of ambition is palpable. These startups aren’t just solving problems – they’re architecting the future from the ground up.
Organizers admit that selecting just five finalists, let alone a single winner, will be an “incredibly tough” decision, as every startup in this Top 30 has already demonstrated world-class innovation and earned significant bragging rights.
Here are the VivaTech 2025 Innovation of the Year Top 30, as chosen by VivaTech in partnership with TechCrunch:
Chipiron (France, Health)
Virtuosis AI (Switzerland, Information Technologies)
Enerdrape SA (Switzerland, Energy)
snap DISCOVERY (Germany, Deep Tech, BCI)
NunoX Technologies (Taiwan, Software Development/Cloud Services)
Phigi (France, Industry)
Noxon (Germany, Health)
.lumen (Romania, Mobility/Transportation)
HUA TEC International (Taiwan, Health)
Video Analytics for Safety (Singapore, Information Technologies)
Geolinks Services (France, Energy)
Moonlite Labs (Canada, Media/Entertainment/Culture)
Stellaria (France, Energy)
Mendo (France, Software Development/Cloud Services)
NeuralTeks (France, Health)
Vita325 (Ukraine, Health)
Blue Skies Minerals GmbH (Canada, Industry)
Anivance AI (Taiwan, Health)
La Touche Musicale (France, Media/Entertainment/Culture)
InSimili (Italy, Health)
Nellow (France, Information Technologies)
Oncoelectronics (France, Health)
Zeeh Africa (Nigeria, Banking/Finance/Insurance/Legal)
LumiSync (France, Telecom/Connectivity)
Onkos Molecular Diagnostics (Spain, Health)
Wisp Solutions (France, Mobility/Transportation)
Werover (United Kingdom, Energy)
BeyondMath (United Kingdom, Information Technologies)
Kumulus (France, Industry)
FireTracking (New Caledonia, Software Development/Cloud Services)
Want to witness this incredible innovation firsthand? If you’re planning to be in Paris from June 11-14, don’t miss out! Secure your VivaTech pass today and be part of the future.
