Manchester Tech Festival

For startups with good strategy and timing, events can simultaneously drive outcomes across PR, sales, fundraising, partnerships, hiring and positioning.

After receiving more than 120 applications from 42 countries, the IMPACT Start-up Challenge shortlisted some great teams, all of which got a chance to present their projects at VivaTech. But among them, it also picked five winners who shared €50,000 in prizes.

Now in its sixth edition, the French Tech Next 40/120 program follows criteria that have evolved over the years to put less emphasis on paper valuations, and more on tangible revenue.