VivaTech 2025 x HEC Paris AfricaTech

​Spotlight on African Innovation

​In partnership with VivaTech, the HEC Paris Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute is proud to take the stage at AfricaTech to shine a light on the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship and innovation across the African continent.

​This year, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of HEC Challenge+, one of our flagship programs designed to accelerate high-impact ventures. In recent years, the program has extended its reach beyond France, first to Abidjan, and more recently to Dakar, fostering a growing network of ambitious founders and changemakers.

​Join us for a session that brings together the ecosystem of entrepreneurs, mentors, and partners built around HEC Challenge+ Africa. We'll explore the challenges, opportunities, and bold ideas shaping the future of the continent, through the lens of the startups leading that transformation.

​Date: June 12

​Time: 11:30 AM – 12 PM

​📍 Africa Tech Stage / Hall 1