ChangeNOW 2025, the world's largest climate expo, is set to take place from April 24-26, 2025, at the Grand Palais in Paris, attracting an impressive 40,000 participants from 140 countries.

At this event, impact-driven startups are seeking a total of €1.5 billion in funding, highlighting the increasing ambition within the impact entrepreneurship sector.

Notably, the average funding sought by individual startups has surged from €200,000 in 2018 to €3 million in 2025, underscoring the growth in this area.

Startups will have the opportunity to engage directly with venture capitalists and gain access to qualified leads and resources to support their growth and digital transformation initiatives.

Investors attending ChangeNOW will benefit from curated deal flows featuring 303 European innovations, along with chances to participate in live pitches and networking sessions with leading investment firms and family offices.

The expo aims to mobilize capital and policy action ahead of significant events like COP30 and UNOC, emphasizing the urgent need for climate and marine preservation.

ChangeNOW 2025 will address pressing global challenges, including the funding gap for scaling startups and the role of artificial intelligence in sustainability.

The event will showcase over 1,000 innovative solutions across various sectors such as clean energy, biodiversity, and the circular economy, facilitating opportunities for funding and collaboration.

Attendees can look forward to inspiring talks from notable figures like Craig Douglas, Paul Watson, Natalie Portman, and Diana Ürge-Vorsatz, who will share their insights on impact and sustainability.