Open Calls

Paris Motor Show Startup Competition

WILCO x PFA

Pitch on stage at the Paris Motor Show 2026

The international startup competition of the Paris Motor Show, organised by WILCO and Automotive Lab by PFA, is open until September 7th. Four categories: AI & Autonomous Vehicles, Mobility & Services, Industry 5.0 & Robotics, Decarbonization & Impact. One winner per category pitches on stage at the Awards Ceremony on October 13th, in front of industry leaders, investors and media, and gets five qualified one-to-one meetings with French carmakers and Tier-1 suppliers, plus media coverage through the official show channels. Free to enter, open worldwide, about ten minutes to apply. (Important: Winners have to be in Paris in person on October 13th for the ceremony.)

Register here.

Deadline for Applications: 2026-09-07