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Published on : 18/02/2026
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Orange’s Startup Challenges at Vivatech 2026 are open until March 9, 2026.
Are you an innovative startup? Orange is giving you the opportunity to present your solutions at Vivatech 2026 by participating in its upcoming technology challenges: a unique opportunity for start-ups to make a name for themselves!
Seize this opportunity to make your startup shine by registering now.
Orange launches several challenges to stimulate innovation in key areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cryptography, and the connected home experience. These challenges are open to startups founded within the last eight years, with fewer than 100 employees, that are ready to transform the future of technology.
Learn more about the challenge and apply (opens in a new window)Why participate?
Startups often need visibility to attract investors and expand their network. These challenges offer this valuable opportunity. By participating, you can:
- Gain visibility among potential investors
- Network with other innovators and industry experts
- Benefit from the support of experienced professionals
Challenge 1 : Live Intelligence Ecosystem
Orange Business launched Live Intelligence to accelerate GenAI adoption for businesses of all sizes worldwide. Propose innovative AI Agents or SaaS applications using LLMs to solve business challenges by providing comprehensive solutions that enhance the customer, employee, operational, or digital infrastructure experience.
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Challenge 2 : Cybersecurity & Quantum
Integrating AI adds value but also expands the attack surface. To secure AI adoption, propose solutions to accelerate AI, strengthen real-time monitoring, or support the transition to post-quantum cryptographic algorithms that comply with next-generation security protocols by 2035. Don’t miss this opportunity to make yourself known: apply now!
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Challenge 3 : Home Platform Experience
Our Livebox is yours! Innovate on prplOS, the open-source operating system for home gateways, by offering services designed to improve the broadband experience, such as: connectivity, IoT, security, safety, privacy, entertainment, elderly care, network improvements, and customer support. Don’t hesitate: apply now!
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Benefits for winners:
The selected startups will have the opportunity to:
- Gain visibility at global events
- Access the Orange Fab acceleration program
- Benefit from strategic partnerships with Orange
Want to learn more about this challenge and apply?
The Challenge is open until March 9, 2026.
The winners will be announced on April 13, 2026.
The winners will exhibit at Vivatech from June 17 to 20, 2026.
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