Startup Challenge – Hall of Fame

For a decade, the Startup Challenge has been a launchpad for incredible new businesses. We’re thrilled to showcase the amazing teams who’ve conquered the challenge in recent years – a true testament to their innovation and grit!

Did you know? While most startups face an uphill battle, a whopping 90% of our Startup Challenge winners are still thriving today! That’s the power of great ideas, strong leadership, and this incredible community.

Ready to see your team’s name etched in Startup Challenge history? The 2025 edition is heating up! Best of luck to all the competitors – may the best ideas win!


New York city, USA

2024

1st Prize

Astora

Centrale Lille

2nd Prize

Opack

CentraleSupélec

3rd Prize

Histia

CentraleSupélec


Phoenix, USA

2023

1st Prize

Protomia

Centrale Lille

2nd Prize Ex-Equo

Vazy Data

Centrale Lyon

2nd Prize Ex-Equo

Plastolaris

Centrale Lyon


Seattle, USA

2022

1st Prize

Koncrete

Centrale Lyon

2nd Prize

Mooring Solution

Centrale Meditérannée

3rd Prize

Verifx

CentraleSupélec


LYON, FRANCE / VIRTUAL

2021

1st Prize

Agri.Builders

Centrale Lyon

2nd Prize

Scienta Lab

CentraleSupélec

3rd Prize

NovelClass

CentraleSupélec


SEATTLE, uSA

2020

1st Prize

Vesto

Centrale Nantes

2nd Prize

EpiLAB

CentraleSupélec

3rd Prize

Strio

CentraleSupélec