And as of next year, VivaTech will, for the first time, launch an Innovation of the Year award. This new startup showcase will honor the startups, big and small, who are radically transforming our future. This year, the competition has generated extraordinary excitement, with 30 trailblazing startups first vying for the crown. These five finalists have come through a highly competitive application and selection process. They are now geared up to demonstrate their cutting-edge technologies at the next VivaTech 2025 event—and beyond!
This year’s finalists— Lumisync , BeyondMath , and Enerdrape —were each chosen for their innovative solutions to some of our most daunting technological problems. These startups will take the stage live at VivaTech 2025, where they will present their solutions to a global audience. The winner will not only gain recognition but receive a free Startup Corner at VivaTech 2026 and a coveted spot in the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200.
What’s unique about Lumisync is that it makes use of a novel photonic oscillator purpose-built for data centers. This remarkable new technology aligns business processes and data exchange at light speed. As a consequence, it reduces latency and power usage by 1000x. The benefits of such progress would be enormous for all industries that depend on rapid data processing and management.
Take a look at the world’s first generative physics platform that could revolutionize the way we run scientific simulations. BeyondMath is leading a new scientific exploration paradigm. They replace today’s slow, expensive simulations with real-time, AI-powered physics to bring advanced research to life faster and democratize access to complex innovation.
While Enerdrape is new to the Challenge, it’s already making waves with its pioneering, non-invasive geothermal panels. These panels turn subterranean locales into renewable heating and cooling hubs. They are able to do this in part because they don’t drill under major, densely populated urban areas. Enabling speedy, more affordable, and less carbon-intensive retrofits. This technology enhances sustainability workforces and projects in metropolitan settings.
The competition for the VivaTech Innovation of the Year is fierce, as these startups exemplify creativity and practicality in addressing contemporary challenges. The winner will join an elite company of innovators. Beyond the recognition, they will get strong support for their future through multiple awards provided by VivaTech.
