Student European Delegation · June 17–20, 2026

Join Europe's largest tech event
at VivaTech 2026.
Free ticket.

Three days. 180,000 builders. One student delegation.
Made possible by Yorkseed, START Paris and VivaTech.

Applications close June 15 · Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
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Co-presented by Yorkseed · Global Venture Network START Paris · Youth Non-profit VivaTech 2026 · Paris Expo Free for Students Closes June 15
What you get

Three promises. One free pass.

Every student in the delegation gets the same three things — no tiers, no fine print.

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Free VivaTech access

A full 4-day pass to one of Europe's largest tech events. Yorkseed and START Paris cover it completely — you don't pay a cent.

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Curated side events

High-signal networking across Paris — dinners, workshops, founder meetups, and cross-border events curated by the Yorkseed team.

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European builder network

Join the delegation and connect with ambitious student builders across Europe — during VivaTech and long after it ends.

Why come

10 reasons to be there.

Whether you're building, studying, or still figuring it out — the case for showing up.

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180,000+ people in one place

The highest concentration of founders, investors, and operators in Europe. Density changes what's possible.

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Meet founders & VCs directly

Not LinkedIn — real conversations, fast connections, in person at the stands and side events.

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Access real opportunities

Internships, jobs, co-founders, project collabs — from being in the same room as people who build and hire.

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See what's actually being built

Early-stage to scale-ups across AI, climate, health, and fintech. Not slides — live products and demos.

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Paris during a global moment

For a few days Paris becomes the innovation capital of Europe. The energy is unlike anything else on the calendar.

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Build your international network

People from every corner of Europe and beyond. The relationships you start here compound for years.

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World-class talks & panels

Hear from operators building real companies. The stage lineup at VivaTech is consistently world-class.

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Paris Tech Week side events

Yorkseed curates smaller, higher-quality gatherings — dinners, rooftops, workshops across the city.

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Position yourself in the ecosystem

Most people never leave their city. You will have been in the room where it happened.

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Part of a European delegation

Not a lone attendee — a curated group of student builders who show up, explore, and connect together.

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"The best founders didn't wait to be discovered.
They showed up where the future was being built."
Yorkseed × START Paris · VivaTech 2026 Student Delegation
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Fill out the short form to lock in your delegation spot. Takes 90 seconds.
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Plan your trip
Use your delegate toolkit — accommodation guide, outreach templates, LinkedIn generator.
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Ticket arrives May–June
START Paris emails your official VivaTech pass before the event. No action needed until then.
🔥 Applications close June 15, 2026
Delegate toolkit

Everything you need to show up ready.

Unlocked when you apply. Built by the Yorkseed team for the delegation.

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LinkedIn post generator

Announce your spot and build visibility before the event.

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Meet Me card maker

A shareable digital card — your name, school, what you're building, how to reach you.

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5 outreach templates

Cold messages that work for investors, founders, and operators. Tuned for VivaTech context.

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Accommodation guide

Where to stay near Porte de Versailles — curated by price range and transit proximity.

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Side event calendar

Yorkseed-curated Paris Tech Week side events — dinners, rooftops, workshops, meetups.

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Delegation WhatsApp

Join your fellow delegates before the event. Coordinate, plan, arrive as a group.

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Who's behind this

Built by two networks.

A collaboration between Yorkseed's global venture network and START Paris' youth-led community.

Global Venture Network · Founded 2023

Yorkseed

The private global venture network connecting founders raising capital and investors deploying it. Application-based, curated, and built for serious builders — pre-seed through Series A, across 50+ cities. Founded in New York by Jessica Sophia Wong.

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Youth-led Non-profit · Paris

START Paris × VivaTech

A youth-led non-profit part of the global START network, connecting ambitious individuals to founders and investors across Europe. START Paris brings an annual student delegation to VivaTech and partners with organisations to make access possible for students.

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Questions

Everything you need to know before applying.

Is this really free?
Yes — completely free. Yorkseed and START Paris cover the cost of your VivaTech pass. You only need to cover your own travel and accommodation to Paris.
Who is this for?
Built for ambitious students and recent graduates — whether you're already building a startup, exploring ideas, or simply want to be around the best founders and investors in Europe. You don't need to be a founder to apply.
Do I need to cover travel and accommodation?
Yes — the free pass covers your VivaTech entry. Travel and accommodation are your responsibility. The delegate toolkit includes an accommodation guide with options near Porte de Versailles at every price range.
When will I receive my ticket?
The START Paris team will email your official VivaTech pass in May–June 2026, ahead of the event. Once you submit the form, no further action is needed.
What are the dates?
VivaTech 2026 runs June 17–20 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The application deadline is June 15.
What if I can't attend all 4 days?
That's fine — even a single day at VivaTech is worth the trip. Your pass is valid for all four days, but you're not required to attend all of them.
What Yorkseed side events are included?
Delegation members get access to Yorkseed's curated Paris Tech Week side events — dinners, workshops, founder meetups, and cross-border gatherings. Details are shared through the delegate toolkit and WhatsApp group after you apply.
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The form takes 90 seconds. Your pass arrives by email before June 17. Applications close June 15.

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