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Startup trade mission to VivaTech 2023 Paris

Is your tech startup ready to expand internationally? Do you want to do business and meet up with companies or investors? Then register for the Netherlands Enterprise Agency’s trade mission to VivaTech 2023 in Paris on 13 – 17 June. Be part of Europe’s largest startup and tech event.

VivaTech 2023: the future of sports

At VivaTech, startups can show their latest innovative technologies to potential investors, partners and customers. More than 91,000 visitors, 1,800 startups and 1,700 venture capitalists will gather at Porte de Versailles in Paris. This year’s VivaTech will have a sports theme and collaborate with Global Sports Week.

One hundred days before the Rugby World Cup and a year before the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Paris, the Future of Sports venue will open its doors at VivaTech 2023. It is a one-stop-shop for business opportunities, inspiration, networking and collaborations between companies in the sports sector.

Why take part?

This trade mission will let you meet industry leaders and gain valuable insights into the international and French markets. Our mission focuses on supporting fast-growing Dutch tech startups who want to expand their business internationally or have already done so. Together we will put the Dutch startup ecosystem on the map.

Top 5 reasons to take part in VivaTech 2023:

  1. present your product or service to a large, international audience;
  2. validate or test your product or service;
  3. expand your international network;
  4. meet potential investors;
  5. generate media attention for your product and company.

Bonus reason: we often forget to mention that meeting up with other participants is considerd valuable. Not only to share experiences but also to establish partnerships.

For whom?

We invite startups and scale-ups active in Artificial Intelligence, Deep-tech, Energy & Climate Tech, Ed-tech, Gaming or Food-tech. We look for companies that:

  • have a high-tech, innovative and potentially disruptive product or service;
  • have started or are ready for international scale-up;
  • are registered at the Dutch Chamber of Commerce.

Does your company not fit this profile, but would you still like to join this trade mission? Please explain in your application why you should be part of the Dutch delegation to VivaTech.

More information about the full programme and registration you find here.