Call for Innovations to pitch or exhibit at the IMPACT FESTIVAL

Join the selection and scale your impact with us

Where?

Messe Frankfurt
Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1
60327 Frankfurt am Main

When?

30 – 31 October 2024

DAYS

HOURS

MINUTES

IMPACT FESTIVAL is Europe’s largest B2B event for sustainable innovation, bringing together key stakeholders to accelerate sustainable transformation of our economy.

Become an exhibitor or pitch at the IMPACT FESTIVAL

The IMPACT FESTIVAL accelerates the green transformation by connecting B2B start-ups, corporations, and investors. Our aim is to enable the scaling up and implementation of innovative and sustainable solutions.

Present

Two days to showcase your innovative solution to a unique set of attendees and get exposure to international companies, media representatives, and investors.

Pitch

Three minutes to pitch your innovative solution, get challenged by our jury and have the chance to win the IMPACT AWARD.

Discuss

In addition to having an exhibition booth, hold a masterclass or share your ‘use case’ on the SOLUTION STAGE.

Incredible Experiences

everwave

BEEODIVERSITY

Protegg

Planted

Modular One

Fainin

“The Impact Festival stands for collaboration & inspiration, and I am glad that we as a social startup were able to make so many exciting contacts on site. You leave the Impact Festival with more confidence, with more insights and with knowledge.”

Helge Adomeit

Chief Financial Officer – everwave

“I really enjoyed the festival, was positively surprised to witness the importance of nature/biodiversity, met great people and potential partners, the location was fantastic and it was very well organized.”

Loic van Cutsen

International Partnerships Director – BEEODIVERSITY

“It’s been two very intense and extremely motivating days, meeting so many interesting change makers, innovators and entrepreneurs that support and embrace our approach of making a change.”

Markus Johanning

Founder and Managing Director – Protegg

“We are overwhelmed by the inspiring talks, the excellent organization and the groundbreaking Expert Talks. The commitment and drive for sustainable change was palpable everywhere.”

Willhelm Hammes

Co-founder and CEO – Planted

“Since our first appearance at the festival, we have not only met inspiring people such as Prof. Dr. Dr. Schellnhuber, but also learned how direct contact with customers can lead to real projects – for example in the digitalization of ESG data for real estate funds. For me as a founder, this experience was a valuable key to implementing innovative ideas.”

Moritz Hofmann

Founder and CEO – Modular One

“The Impact Festival was a personal highligh 2022 – the perfect opportunity to position ourselves in front of potential partners, investors and other multipliers.”

Maximilian Lehmann

Co-founder and CEO – Fainin

Why should you join?

GENERATE LEADS

Meet industry-leading companies and develop relationships with future customers.

PITCH YOUR IDEA

Pitch your idea or product to potential customers, investors, and partners. Get instant feedback and develop relationships with industry players.

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Position yourself as an innovator and share your insights in panel discussions, host a masterclass, or share a use case with our community before the festival.

GAIN VISIBILITY

Get recognised as a driver for transformation and meet relevant investors and partners to facilitate global expansion.

Selection Criteria

IMPACT DRIVEN

Address at least one of the SDGs or the pillars of the EU Green Deal.

SCALABILITY & VIABILITY

Demonstrate the potential to be replicated, scaled and have a clear route towards profitability.

SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION

Show the potential to be disruptive, rethink current ways of doing things, and drive awareness on a new path.

PROOF OF CONCEPT

Showcase an actual product or service backed by robust data and a track record of consistent alignment with its mission.

B2B SOLUTION

Offer a B2B solution that aims to transform the status quo of today’s business world.

Address one of our six innovation areas

Circular Economy & Resources

Finance, Risk & Regulation

Agriculture, Biodiversity & Food

Services, People & Organization

Energy, Pollution & Water

Mobility, Cities & Logistics

What is the timeline?

04.03. - 21.08.

MAIN SELECTION

Apply now to ensure the chance to book a stand, pitch slot or masterclass.

22.08. - 15.09.

LAST MINUTE

20% late bird extra charge on package prices occurs.

PS: We act after the principle of first come, first served, especially for the limited pitch slots.

FAQ

We foster collaborations for impact.

Yes, you can apply to have a booth, do a pitch, and do a workshop or similar all together. The application form is the same; you must not fill in several separately.

Our prices depend on the package and services you choose. If you only want to pitch at the IMPACT FESTIVAL, it costs 450€. Other stage presence, such as workshops, panel discussions, or similar, can only be booked as an addition to an exhibition stand. On-site exhibition packages start at 1.550€. Special start-up fees may apply and will be determined in the application process.

There are special programs to help the younger and smaller projects pay for a booth. However, each program has limited spots, so we encourage you to apply early.

Early Bird: 05.02. – 28.02.
Main Selection: 01.06. – 21.08.
Last Minute: 22.08. – 15.09.

However, we act after the principle of first come, first served, especially for the very limited pitch places. Please note that Last Minute applications have a 20% extra fee.

We encourage you to showcase your company’s work by bringing a product prototype or an on-site demonstration. However, due to environmental reasons, we kindly request exhibitors not to bring flyers or “throw-away goodies” and to focus solely on showcasing your solutions and the team behind them.