VivaTech, the annual tech conference to be held in Paris on June 11–12, has announced the 30 finalists for its Innovation of the Year Award. Among them is Vita325, the only startup from Ukraine to make the shortlist.

• According to conference organizers, the Innovation of the Year Award recognizes «the boldest startups, visionaries in their industry, those who rethink industries.» Hundreds of startups applied through an open competition, and just 30 were selected.
• Vita325 is an AI-powered mobile application that transforms a smartphone into a smart rehabilitation tool for people recovering from lower limb amputation. It offers gait analysis and personalized support, aiming to accelerate and improve the rehabilitation process.

The finalists will present their products on June 11, and the winner will be announced on June 12.

In total, at least 16 Ukrainian startups selected by the Ministry of Digital Transformation will participate in VivaTech 2025. The list includes:

• Anima – a neural service that screens employee mental health using just a webcam.
• Apixmed – a virtual assistant that analyzes genetic and medical data to create personalized treatment plans.
• Vita325 – an AI tool for accelerated rehab after lower limb amputation, with gait analysis and personal support.
• Metatable.ai – an AI development platform that helps document, create, and deploy server apps, cutting MVP build time from 2 months to 60 minutes.
• Ilea – an AI stylist that helps users define their style, match it with existing wardrobe pieces, and shop smart.
• InTempo – a music-based game that mirrors the rhythm of favorite tracks to help manage stress.
• Rekava – a sustainability startup producing compostable products from recycled coffee grounds, such as disposable tableware.
• S.Lab – a manufacturer of biodegradable packaging designed to fully replace Styrofoam.
• SPOGAD – a fashion-tech company recycling plastic waste to produce high-fashion items.
• MISTO – a scalable smart city platform improving urban mobility, enhancing safety, and engaging residents.
• Obimy – a platform that enables emotional and tactile communication between loved ones.
• Pitch Avatar – an AI platform that creates conversational avatars for sales, support, and training teams.
• Eyre.ai – a privacy-first communication and collaboration platform compliant with European data protection laws — a homegrown alternative to Zoom.
• Neomi – an AI agent that builds personalized nutrition plans based on user preferences and automatically orders the necessary groceries.
• HEFT – an AI-based farm management system that identifies optimal insemination timing, detects animal health issues, and boosts farm profitability.
• ZAPAL – a product and IT services company that builds technical teams to launch inclusive and sustainable digital solutions.