The World’s Largest Startup Competition for Entrepreneurs Addressing Global Challenges.
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Global Visibility
Pitch your startup to thousands of tech leaders at Viva Technology in France, in June 2020. -
Ability to Raise Capital
Access to leading investors to help you raise capital. -
Corporate Collaborations
Engaging with global corporations, CVCs, and VCs. -
World-Class Judges & Mentorship
Work with industry leaders and experts who can help shape your startup for success.
XTC - Tech for Purpose
XTC is a non-profit organization supported by leading corporations, VC’s, Universities, and Institutions.
Opportunity for Investment
Top finalists will receive an opportunity to pitch to a panel of investors, subject to compliance with all applicable local laws, rules, and regulations.
Empowering Startups to Innovate in 7 Key Categories inspired by the 17 SDGs
- AgTech, Food, & Water
- Cleantech & Energy
- Education
- Enabling Technologies
- Fintech
- Healthcare
- Transportation & Smart Cities
The United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals that serve as the framework.
Pitch to World Leading Investors
Young Sohn
Corporate President and CSO, Samsung Electronics
Bill Tai
Partner Emeritus, Charles River Ventures
Tim Draper
Founding Partner, Draper Associates
Two Ways to Apply
Event and Sessions Path
General Application Path
March 31
General applications deadline.
May 4
Top 30+ startups will be will invited to Paris to participate in a finals round bootcamp.
June 10
Finals bootcamp will provide world-class mentorship and training as well as connect startups with leading corporations and venture capitalists.
June 11-13
Top 10 startups will pitch on stage at Vivatech to an audience of thousands.
Celebrity investors will select a winner for each category.















