The 10th edition of VivaTech takes place on June 17-20, 2026, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, France. WIPO experts will be present to showcase intellectual property (IP) as a competitive advantage for startups and entrepreneurs on the global stage.
VivaTech is Europe's leading technology and startup event, bringing together startups, entrepreneurs, investors, and global corporations under one roof.
Meet us at the INPI France/WIPO Booth 3A20
- Discover WIPO's tools and services for startups, including patent, trademark, and design protection resources tailored to innovation-driven businesses
- Meet WIPO specialists for one-on-one conversations to address specific IP questions and challenges
- Get live demonstrations of WIPO's digital platforms and global IP filing systems
- Attend our workshops to get practical insights from expert-led sessions
- Explore the different categories of WIPO programs for startups and SMEs
As a startup, your innovations, brand, and creative work are among your most valuable assets. With the right IP protection, you can secure your competitive edge, attract investors, build a strong brand, and unlock licensing opportunities and global partnerships. Patents, trademarks, designs, and copyrights help you turn your invention or creation into scalable business assets.
Join our talks and workshops
WIPO’s One-Day IP Workshop for Startups
WIPO will once again select 10 innovative startups to participate in personalized, one-on-one IP strategy sessions with WIPO specialists and external IP experts, on June 18-19. Startups interested in participating must apply by June 10, 2026. Selection will be made on a rolling basis, with only 10 places available.
Wednesday, June 17
International startups: making the right choices regarding intellectual property
Time: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm CET
Location: Booth 3A20
Hosted by Jean-Baptiste Barbier, Regional Delegate for Occitanie and former Regional Advisor for China at the INPI, and Jean-Charles Nicollet, Industrial Property Consultant at TAoMA Partners, with testimony from Stéphane Hersen, CEO of the startup Skyted and the participation of Christine Bonvallet, Director, PCT International Cooperation Division, WIPO.
Quiz: Attracting tomorrow's talent through creative adrenaline
Time: 1:15 pm to 1:30 pm CET
Location: Booth 3A20
“Startups: Identifying their assets”, hosted by WIPO and INPI
International deployment: learning from mistakes and adopting the right reflexes
Time: 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm CET
Location: Booth 3A20
Moderated by Stéphanie Leparmentier, INPI Regional Advisor in the United States, Ali Jazairy, International Cooperation Division of the PCT at WIPO, Olivier Pierre, Information and Promotion Division of the Madrid System, and Pierre Blaise Dionet, CEO and founder of Synegram
Innovate, convince, grow: intellectual property as an accelerator
Time: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm CET
Location: Booth 3A20
Moderated by Renaud Gaillard, INPI Regional Advisor in Latin America, and Mathilde Tachon, from the WIPO Intellectual Property for Business Division, with testimonials from the investor Iynna Halilou, General Partner, The MBA Fund, and Pape Mbacke, Intellectual Property Director of the startup company Vallourec.
Thursday, June 18
Quiz: Attracting tomorrow's talent through creative adrenaline
Time: 1:15 pm - 1:30 pm CET
Location: Booth 3A20
“Startups: Protecting your assets”, hosted by WIPO and INPI
Pitch Contest INPI France x WIPO with HEC
Time: 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm CET
Location: Pitch Studio
With Beams, Wheelmove, Henddu, Foxbio, and Kaptory - Five startups from the Challenge+ program and the HEC incubator faced a jury of experts: Julie Zerbib, Ile-de-France Delegate at the INPI, Inge Kerkloh-Devif, Senior Executive Director at the HEC Paris Institute of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Pere Arque-Castells, Stream Leader for Legal and Innovation Policies at the EPO, and Ali Jazairy, Senior Advisor, International Cooperation Division at WIPO.
Friday, June 19
Quiz: Attracting tomorrow's talent through creative adrenaline
Time: 1:15 pm - 1:30 pm CET
Location: Booth 3A20
“Startups: Being first to market”, hosted by WIPO and INPI
Saturday, June 20
Quiz: Attracting tomorrow's talent through creative adrenaline
Time: 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm CET
Location: Booth 3A20
"Young inventors: what protection for your idea?", hosted by WIPO and INPI
Quiz: Attracting tomorrow's talent through creative adrenaline
Time: 4:00 pm – 4:15 pm CET
Location: Booth 3A20
“Students: Publishing and Patenting for Success”, hosted by WIPO and INPI
If you are attending in person, visit us at the INPI France/WIPO Booth 3A20 or reach out to our WIPO experts via the VivaTech mobile application.
We look forward to meeting you in Paris to discuss your startup IP strategy.