NORTH STAR GREEN IMPACT

NORTH STAR GREEN IMPACT

The Launchpad for Climate & Sustainability Startups
Launching for the first time in 2025, NORTH STAR GREEN IMPACT is your gateway to scale breakthrough solutions for the planet.

This new zone at Expand North Star is built for founders solving real-world sustainability challenges — from clean energy and circular economy to agri-tech, water innovation, and decarbonization. Whether you're pre-seed or Series A, this is where you meet the investors, corporates, and climate leaders who can help take your impact global.

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Sustainability Leaders Pitch Competition - $10,000 Cash Prize

The Sustainability Leaders Pitch Competition is the flagship pitch battle within the all-new North Star Green Impact zone at Expand North Star 2025. Open to startups tackling climate and environmental challenges, this high-impact competition brings global visibility, real capital, and strategic connections to founders solving the world’s most urgent problems.

Shortlisted startups will take to the founders arena in front of a live audience of VCs, government partners, corporate sustainability heads, and global media — competing for a US $10,000 cash prize and direct feedback from a panel of seasoned impact investors and ecosystem leaders.

Why Should Startups Join?

  • Be part of the first dedicated sustainability zone at the world’s largest startup event
  • Meet top impact and ESG investors actively backing climate-tech
  • Pitch your solution to buyers, corporates, and government stakeholders
  • Get matched with accelerators and green venture programs
  • Build your visibility with global media and ecosystem partners

Who Should Exhibit?

If you're a startup tackling climate or sustainability challenges — from clean energy and circular economy to agri-tech, water, or green AI — this is your space. We’re looking for scalable, impact-driven solutions ready to connect with global investors and partners.

The MENA Green Opportunity

MENA’s climate-tech ecosystem is heating up. In 2023 alone, startups across the region secured over $631 million in sustainability funding — with the UAE doubling its green deal activity. Growth is strong in sectors like circular economy, food systems, and water innovation, fueled by new government-backed funds, accelerators, and a post-COP28 investment wave.

Ready to Scale Your Impact?

Join us at NORTH STAR GREEN IMPACT — where climate-tech startups get seen, backed, and accelerated.

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