Viva Technology 2025 marked a turning point for the global innovation ecosystem. From June 11 to 14 in Paris, this ninth edition broke all records with 180 000 visitors (up 10% from 2024), an exceptional international presence with 171 nationalities represented and 14 000 startups réunies (+20%). L'intelligence artificielle responsable s'est imposée comme le véritable fil rouge de l'événement, confirmant la position de leader de l'Île-de-France dans ce secteur stratégique.

Responsible AI: a challenge for European sovereignty

Responsible artificial intelligence focuses on maximizing benefits for society while limiting potential risks and negative effects, such as discrimination, privacy violations, and uncontrolled automation. It builds trust by ensuring that technologies respect human values and legal standards. There is a link between responsible AI and European sovereignty. Among the highlights of this edition was the creation of Mistral Compute, a sovereign AI infrastructure for Europe, the result of a strategic partnership between Nvidia and Mistral AI. This ambitious project will provide Europe with computing capabilities commensurate with its ambitions, thereby strengthening its technological sovereignty in the face of global giants.

Paris Region: Europe's leading AI hub

Figures that confirm regional leadership. Paris Region is becoming the European benchmark for AI:

• 63% of French AI startups are located in Paris Region (around 500 companies)
• 110,000 specialists in AI-related sectors according to LinkedIn Talents Insights
• 3.8 billion euros invested in tech companies in 2024, including 35% in AI
• 27% annual growth in the number of foreign companies specialized in AI that have chosen the region

Exceptional innovation momentum with 40% of exhibitors specializing in AI

AI literally took over the aisles at Viva Tech 2025, with a 40% increase in the number of exhibitors from this sector. Over 40% of exhibitors highlighted concrete AI applications across a wide range of fields, including healthcare, logistics, finance, and manufacturing. Over four days, over 300 announcements and world premieres set the pace at the show, confirming Viva Technology as the must-attend event for the global innovation ecosystem.

Paris Region gems that are making a difference in AI #health #industry #greentech

Among the 10 startups from the Paris Region pavilion that made an impression on visitors were:

• WhiteLab Genomics - An AI specialist driving the development of genomic medicine, optimizing therapeutic design and reducing development costs.
• DISAITEK - An expert in environmental monitoring using satellite imagery and AI to detect pollution and analyze deforestation.
• RAIDIUM - The developer of the first multimodal foundation model for precision radiology, with its ONCOPILOT solution for solid tumor assessment.
• LightOn - Europe's first publicly traded generative AI company that is developing a private GenAI platform for companies with secure solutions.

France, a world leader in AI

The French AI ecosystem is experiencing exceptional growth:

• Between 500 and 750 active AI startups in France
• 13 milliards billion euros raised by French AI startups since their creation
• 24 fundraisings totaling over 100 million euros
• 36,000 jobs generated by the sector, with 3,500 new hires planned for 2025
• 16 AI-focused unicorns, including Mistral AI, Dataiku, Owkin, and Mirakl

The national ambition is clear: to train 100,000 people in AI by 2030, with the creation of 50 new AI chairs by 2026. This strategy has already resulted in the training of over 40,000 students and professionals each year.

Reindustrialize: Launch of the AI challenge in partnership with Manufacturing, Fives, and Michelin

On June 12, at the Paris Region pavilion, Chairwoman Alexandra Dublanche proudly launched the AI Challenge for Industry, in partnership with EIT Manufacturing, Fives, and Michelin, thus reinforcing our ambition to make Paris Region a hub for industrial AI.

Paris Region takes center stage at #VivaTech2025

Paris Region was at the center of the #VivaTech2025 hashtag with a visit led by Valérie Pécresse, President of Paris Region, and Alexandra Dublanche, Chairwoman of Choose Paris Region and Vice-President of Paris Region in charge of Economic Development, Innovation and Attractiveness. The purpose of their visit was to strengthen strategic ties and highlight innovative initiatives.

Main highlights of their visit:

• Canada, strengthening international ties with the honorary guest country
• Sanofi - innovation in HealthTech
• Impact Association Antoine Alléno - social innovation
• Paris Region startups – deep tech, AI, environmental, and beyond
• CNRS, Korean delegation, and Institut Polytechnique de Paris - academic and research excellence serving innovation

Choose Paris Region mobilized to welcome visitors and promote the region's appeal

Choose Paris Region welcomed a large number of investors during VivaTech, which brought together 76 international startups and 40 delagations from 22 countries. It held a TechMeeting dedicated to generative AI and three themed Expo tours. The agency's actions help identify projects and talented individuals and promote the assets of our Paris Region communities to leading international players.

Alexandra Dublanche also met Florencia Allo Moreno (Regional General Manager West Europe) from Intrepid Travel at the Global Victoria stand, along with Olivier Allegret. The meeting provided an opportunity to explore new avenues for collaboration in sustainable tourism, discuss how international stakeholders such as Intrepid Travel can engage with Paris Region's dynamic ecosystem, and confirm Intrepid's expansion plans in Paris Region.

Choose Paris Region's international networking event was the "Tech Along the Seine River", evening, which they put together with their partners (AFNUM, Business France, and MEDEF). The evening brought together over 800 guests, including 450 international guests from 33 countries. Baptiste Orlandini, General Manager of Choose Paris Region, delivered a strong message: "Tomorrow, even more than today, any company looking to expand in AI will have to choose the Paris Region".

Strengthening international and strategic ties with Canada

Canada, the honorary guest country at VivaTech 2025, strengthened its ties with Paris Region with over 170 companies and organizations in attendance. 75 Canadian companies, representing 1,863 jobs, chose the region between 2020 and 2024. A total of 1,516 Canadian companies are present in France, including 735 in Paris Region.

Choose Paris Region organized a Networking Breakfast with Scale AI, connecting Canadian startups and major companies in Paris Region. This initiative is part of the Paris Region/Quebec partnership, which has been formalized in a roadmap for 2023-2028.

Trade between France and Canada reached 8,1 billion euros in 2024, with a surplus of 258 million euros for France. Trade between Paris Region and Canada has reached 2,2 billion euros.

VivaTech 2025: an edition that breaks all records

The figures speak for themselves:

• 180,000 visitors (+10% vs 2024)
• 14,000 startups (+20%)
• 171 nationalities represented
• 3,600 international investors
• 2,300 accredited journalists
• 400 speakers, 50% of whom are women
• 3.6 million interactions on social media (+68% vs 2024)
• Over 2 billion views on social media
• 6.5 million viewers online
• 640,000 business connections generated
• Over 300 announcements and world premieres

This recognition now positions the Paris event as a direct competitor to CES in Las Vegas.

Sources : Viva Tech, Région Île-de-France, internal data