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Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
20 Start-ups Showcase at Hong Kong Tech Pavilion in VivaTech 2025
Presenting Cutting-Edge Solutions and Innovations and Fostering Global Collaborations through Seminars and Networking Events - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council will bring together 20 start-ups to participate in Viva Technology 2025 in Paris. - The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion will showcase the cutting-edge solutions and innovations in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, HealthTech, Sustainable and ClimateTech, FinTech, and more. - A series of seminars, start-up pitching sessions, workshop and networking reception will enhance international cooperation and highlight Hong Kong's vibrant start-up and technology ecosystem. HONG KONG - June 3, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), in collaboration with Strategic Partner, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, and supporting organisations including Invest Hong Kong, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), and Hong Kong Cyberport, will stage the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at Viva Technology (VivaTech) 2025 in Paris, Europe's biggest start-up and tech event from 11 to 14 June 2025. The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion will feature 20 start-ups, showcasing cutting-edge solutions and innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, HealthTech, Sustainable and ClimateTech, and FinTech, and host a series of seminars, start-up pitching sessions, workshop and networking reception to attract global investors and buyers, fostering international collaboration and showcasing Hong Kong's dynamic start-up and technology ecosystem. VivaTech connects start-ups, tech leaders, corporates, and investors to drive innovation and business collaboration. The HKTDC's Hong Kong Tech Pavilion helps local start-ups and tech firms enter global markets while promoting Hong Kong's unique advantages and reinforcing its status as a world-class innovation and technology (I&T) hub. Chris Lo, HKTDC's Regional Director, Europe, Central Asia & Israel, said: 'The HKTDC actively supports start-up development through a wide range of activities and support services to enhance their competitiveness and expand global reach. These include launching Hong Kong Tech Pavilions at major overseas tech events and organising events like the HKTDC Entrepreneur Day (E-Day) and Start-up Express in Hong Kong. This year's VivaTech focuses on AI, healthtech, climatetech, and sustainability, areas that align closely with the development of Hong Kong's start-up ecosystem. The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion will provide a valuable platform for showcasing innovation, attracting investment, and expanding into the European market while raising international awareness of Hong Kong start-ups.' Hong Kong's start-up ecosystem is one of the most vibrant in Asia, with strengths in R&D capabilities, advanced technological infrastructure, robust legal system, and world-class intellectual property protection regime. As a business hub and international trading centre in Asia, Hong Kong provides a strategic platform for connecting innovation, expertise, and patents with global capital. Its strategic location within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) with access to over 86 million consumers, makes Hong Kong an ideal gateway to the entire GBA and also Asia and the world. During VivaTech, the HKTDC will host a series of events including seminars, pitching sessions, workshop and networking reception. On 11 June, the seminar Hong Kong: Fast-Growing Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub will feature speakers Josephine Chan, Senior Manager, New Ventures Development of HKSTP, Florian Lang, Founder and CEO APAC of Libertify, and Benny Cheng, Founder & CEO of Insight Capital, who will discuss the advantages and prospects of Hong Kong's start-up ecosystem. Hong Kong Start-ups Pitching to Global Investors On 12 June, start-ups at the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion will also pitch their cutting-edge solutions and innovative products to global investors. Start-ups focus on AI, Robotics and FinTech, such as Pantheon Lab, which uses deep-learning technology to create software applications for developing quality and self-generated visual content, Robocore, a leading developer of applications for robotic platforms, and Midas Analytics, a data consulting company based on artificial intelligence and big data technologies, will present their groundbreaking innovations. Start-ups focusing on Health Tech, Sustainable & Climate Tech, such as Braillic, specialising in Augmented Reality (AR) guided surgical navigation system, HairCoSys, which developed a hair and scalp AI health diagnosis platform, and OKOsix, which developed world's first plastic-free multifunctional bio-based material, will showcase their innovations advancing human well-being and a more sustainable future. On 13 June, Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, will attend the Workshop and Networking Reception – From Hong Kong to the World: Embarking on the New Journey of Innovation and deliver a keynote speech. Cindy Chow, Executive Director & CEO of Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, together with Sandbox VR, Orcauboat, and viAct, will share how Hong Kong start-ups succeed on an international stage. Yang Ming, CEO of Westwell Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited will share the advantages of choosing Hong Kong as springboard for global expansion. The followed panel discussion will be moderated by Christopher Lai, Director, France, Spain & Portugal of HKTDC. Cindy Chow, Chapman Lee, Director of Imsight Technology Co., Limited, Kenny Oktavius, Co-founder & CEO of Point Fit Technology Limited, and Jean-Baptiste Roy, Founding Partner of Asia Sports Tech, will explore the advantages of Hong Kong start-up ecosystem from both investor and start-up perspective and how to leverage Hong Kong's advantages to seize new opportunities. The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion is located at Hall 1 Booth F48, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The 9th edition of VivaTech is expected to attract over 165,000 visitors, 3,500 exhibitors, 13,500 start-ups, and 3,200 investors. Industry leaders from around the world will share unique insights, making the event the highlight of the global tech ecosystem. List of 20 Start-ups at the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion: Photo download: Websites: Media enquiries For enquiries, please contact HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department: Media Room: About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit:
TechCrunch
6 days ago
- Business
- TechCrunch
Top 30 startups announced for VivaTech 2025 Innovation of the Year Award
The Innovation of the Year Award celebrates the boldest and most visionary startups exhibiting at VivaTech 2025. Open to all exhibiting companies, the award honors those pushing boundaries and redefining industries. Startups were scored on Innovation & Creativity, Market Disruption, and Scalability. From hundreds of applicants, 30 made the short list. The top five will pitch live at VivaTech on June 11, and the winner will be revealed at the VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony on June 12. The prize? A pitch slot at the ceremony, a free Startup Corner at VivaTech 2026, and a coveted spot in the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200. This award recognizes not just great ideas, but also the teams turning bold visions into game-changing realities. This year's applicants blew us away. From turning glasses into self-driving guide dogs, to building photonic chips that could redefine computing, to converting mining waste into carbon sinks — this short list is full of breakthrough thinking with real-world stakes. We saw microrobot swarms for space exploration, AI that reads your mind to control devices, and bioelectronic implants fighting brain cancer. These startups are pushing science, design, and engineering to new heights, especially in areas like sustainability, human-machine interfaces, advanced diagnostics, and accessible healthcare. What stood out most was the boldness. These teams aren't just solving problems — they're building the future from the ground up. Choosing five finalists — let alone one winner — will be incredibly tough. Every startup in this top 30 has already earned serious bragging rights. Here are the VivaTech 2025 Innovation of the Year Award top 30 startups, 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 If you're planning to be in Paris July 11-12, make sure to reserve your VivaTech pass today!
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
ManpowerGroup Names Finalists of its VivaTech 2025 Startup Challenge
Startups from around the world will showcase cutting-edge AI solutions shaping a more human future of work MILWAUKEE, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ManpowerGroup, a global leader in workforce solutions and a Platinum Partner of Viva Technology 2025, today announced the five startups selected as finalists for its "AI, Tech, & #huManpower: Redefining the Future of Work" startup challenge. These startups will present their solutions live at Europe's largest tech and startup event, taking place June 11–14 in Paris. Chosen from 137 global applicants, the finalists were selected by ManpowerGroup's Innovation Team for their bold, scalable technologies that support the company's vision of using AI to enhance, rather than replace, the human experience at work. Each solution addresses one or more of the challenge's three focus areas: AI-Powered Marketing + #huManpower = The Perfect Job MatchUsing AI-driven digital marketing to create emotional connections and match people with the right job opportunities that align with their skills, aspirations, and potential. Personalizing the Job Journey with Tech-Driven SolutionsBuilding technology solutions that deliver a personalized experience from initial job search through assignment completion and beyond, creating seamless transitions and continuous engagement. AI-Driven Redeployment for Faster, Smarter HiringLeveraging AI to redeploy loyal associates more efficiently, reducing hiring time and costs while improving the experience for both employers and job seekers. "The response to our VivaTech challenge has been extraordinary, with applications from innovative start ups from across the globe," said Stijn Catteeuw, Director of Global Innovation at ManpowerGroup. "These finalists show how AI and technology can be powerful tools to enhance the human experience at work. We're inspired by their potential to reshape how people find, grow, and succeed in their careers." The Selected Finalists CoachelloCoachello enhances internal mobility and retention through AI-driven career mapping. The platform assesses long-term employability, identifies skill gaps, and delivers personalized coaching—including avatar role-plays for interview practice. offers a disruptive approach to recruitment, combining advanced AI technologies with its proprietary LLM, built to identify, engage, and qualify top talent via social media. The platform elevates employer branding through immersive, targeted campaigns, creating a pool of both active and passive candidates, fully integrable with existing HR tools. helps staffing firms turn missed matches into placements. By integrating with ATS and CRM systems, Hunel uses AI to re-route non-selected candidates to other relevant openings, increasing placement rates and maximizing recruiter productivity. PoppPopp is an AI-native recruitment assistant that automates routine tasks across the hiring funnel to help recruiters eliminate time-consuming administrative work. This allows recruiters to focus on strategic contributions and building meaningful relationships with applicants. WorkaitWorkait redefines how work gets done through a marketplace of autonomous AI workers. These human-like digital agents—customizable across 70+ psychological traits—can perform complex tasks in areas like customer service, data analysis, and marketing, enabling businesses to scale expertise around the clock. Each of the five selected startups will be invited to a dedicated client event hosted by ManpowerGroup on Tuesday, June 10, offering valuable exposure to potential partners and customers. On Wednesday, June 11, they will present their solutions live from VivaTech's Pitch Studio stage. Following the live pitches, one finalist will be chosen to collaborate on a proof of concept within a ManpowerGroup market, bringing their solution to life in a real-world setting. For more information about ManpowerGroup's "AI, Tech, & #huManpower" challenge, visit: ABOUT MANPOWERGROUPManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, and Talent Solutions – creates substantially more value for candidates and clients across more than 70 countries and territories and has done so for more than 75 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity – as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality, and Disability, and in 2025 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 16th time – all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. For more information, visit or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Bluesky. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ManpowerGroup Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Fashion Network
28-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Wanna launches Bag Capacity Widget to boost VTO experience
Given the massive importance of the high-margin bags sector, virtual try-on (VTO) specialist Wanna is boosting its AR try-on solutions for handbags with the latest tech advance being the addition of its animated Bag Capacity Widget. The company said it helps consumers 'interact with bags in a more immersive and realistic way, replicating the in-store shopping experience'. Wanna's VTO tech can already show how a bag looks when 'worn' as a crossbody or on the shoulder and its 3D Viewer also currently delivers a 360° product view, allowing customers to explore the bag's texture, material, stitching, and size (that's also also applicable to products such as shoes, perfumes, earrings, rings, watches, and glasses). But understanding a bag's capacity and interior layout is a key part of the purchase decision and has always been difficult for many online shoppers. Traditional product images fail to adequately capture key details, such as inner compartments, pocket placements, and overall storage space. In fact, some webstores don't even offer up an interior picture or an image of the bag being carried. 'This leads to uncertainty and contributes to returns, with size mismatches accounting for around 24% of returns in the bag category,' Wanna said. The new widget 'offers a solution by allowing users to virtually look inside the bag, examine its compartments, and even test its capacity by placing items inside'. It's part of the aforementioned 3D Viewer, which is designed to replicate the in-store shopping experience with high-fidelity visuals and interactive exploration tools. Taking this a step further, the widget lets users look inside the bag and examine the inner compartments, pockets, and lining; assess storage capacity by virtually placing everyday items — such as a phone, glasses case, or laptop — inside the bag; and view capacity more accurately through a transparency mode that reveals how many items fit inside the bag. The company has just made the new widget available for integration via SDK and will be showcasing it at VivaTech next month in Paris.
Fashion Network
28-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Wanna launches Bag Capacity Widget to boost VTO experience
Given the massive importance of the high-margin bags sector, virtual try-on (VTO) specialist Wanna is boosting its AR try-on solutions for handbags with the latest tech advance being the addition of its animated Bag Capacity Widget. The company said it helps consumers 'interact with bags in a more immersive and realistic way, replicating the in-store shopping experience'. Wanna's VTO tech can already show how a bag looks when 'worn' as a crossbody or on the shoulder and its 3D Viewer also currently delivers a 360° product view, allowing customers to explore the bag's texture, material, stitching, and size (that's also also applicable to products such as shoes, perfumes, earrings, rings, watches, and glasses). But understanding a bag's capacity and interior layout is a key part of the purchase decision and has always been difficult for many online shoppers. Traditional product images fail to adequately capture key details, such as inner compartments, pocket placements, and overall storage space. In fact, some webstores don't even offer up an interior picture or an image of the bag being carried. 'This leads to uncertainty and contributes to returns, with size mismatches accounting for around 24% of returns in the bag category,' Wanna said. The new widget 'offers a solution by allowing users to virtually look inside the bag, examine its compartments, and even test its capacity by placing items inside'. It's part of the aforementioned 3D Viewer, which is designed to replicate the in-store shopping experience with high-fidelity visuals and interactive exploration tools. Taking this a step further, the widget lets users look inside the bag and examine the inner compartments, pockets, and lining; assess storage capacity by virtually placing everyday items — such as a phone, glasses case, or laptop — inside the bag; and view capacity more accurately through a transparency mode that reveals how many items fit inside the bag. The company has just made the new widget available for integration via SDK and will be showcasing it at VivaTech next month in Paris.
