europe 2027
impact pitch

The official startup competition of futura summit

Are you building a startup that creates real impact through innovation?

Pitch live

september 24th

Príncipe Pío Theater in Madrid, Spain

what is

impact pitch

europe?

A high-energy pitch competition…

…to spotlight Europe’s most inspiring sustainable startups.

Three finalists will pitch live on stage at Futura Summit on February 24th 2027 in Madrid, in front of top impact investors, corporate leaders, and a global sustainability community.

This is more than a pitch, it’s a platform to showcase bold ideas, connect with decision-makers, and accelerate your mission-driven growth

#InnovationForSustainability #SustainabilityInAction

“Without purpose, sustainability is just a tick-box exercise for companies.”

Hosted by

Federico Garcea

Co-founder & CEO of Treedom

MEET OUR

2025 jury

Meet our expert jury! Impact-driven investors and sustainability leaders ready to spotlight Europe’s most promising purpose-led startups.

Livia Orozco

Private Equity & Sustainable Finance Senior Manager at Schneider Electric Sustainability Business

Fernando Lelo de Larrea

Founding Partner at Rumbo Ventures

Nimisha S Sodha

Established Head of Responsible Investment

MEET OUR

2025 finalists

Meet the finalists set to pitch live: bold innovators shaping a sustainable future.

WINNER

D3Companion

An AI-powered 3D design platform for the construction sector, automating sustainable building design, real-time environmental simulations, and regulatory compliance.

pitch by

Ayoub Lharchi

CEO & Co-Founder D3Companion GmbH

finalist

XNatura (by 3Bee)

The biodiversity platform helping companies measure their environmental impact and build nature-positive strategies, in collaboration with ESA and the EU Commission.

pitch by

Martina Costantino

International Strategic Partnership Developer

finalist

Be4real

Revolutionizing plastic recycling with a novel green catalyst that processes waste at ambient temperature, tackling the 400 million tons of plastic generated annually.

pitch by

Leonardo Von Prellwitz

Director of Business Affairs

who can

apply?

why

apply?

the

timeline

Applications open:
March 1st 2026

Finalists announced:
September 1st 2025

Live pitch on stage in Madrid:
September 16th 2026

Deadline to apply: June 30th 2026

Pitch coaching with Treedom:
Throughout September

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