Join the Amsterdam delegation to ChangeNOW 2026

Updated 1 December 2025 at 09:22

Are you a startup, scaleup, NGO, or social entrepreneur from Amsterdam’s impact and innovation scene? Then you can’t miss ChangeNOW 2026 at the Grand Palais in Paris — the international stage where sustainable innovation, new business opportunities, and global collaboration come together.

From 30 March to 1 April 2026, Amsterdam will once again join forces with The Hague (ImpactCity) to form a powerful coalition of innovators, investors, NGOs, and policymakers — all bringing their networks, expertise, and ambition to create impact together.

Why participate

During this three-day conference, you’ll meet potential customers, investors, policymakers, and impact ecosystem leaders from across the globe. It’s the place to connect, collaborate, and scale your mission for a better world.

As a participant in the Amsterdam delegation, you’ll benefit from unique opportunities to amplify your impact:

Free admission to the conference at the Grand Palais, including panels, keynotes, and side events
Showcase your solution* — limited exhibition slots at the Dutch Country House or within thematic areas
Pitch your innovation* — selected startups may present to international impact investors
Access to the Dutch Country House, where Amsterdam and The Hague showcase their ecosystems
Invitation to Dutch delegation side events
Visibility through City of Amsterdam communication channels

*Exhibition and pitching opportunities are limited and subject to selection.

ChangeNOW was an energising and inspiring event with non-stop action alongside investors, policy-makers, and potential partners and clients. Being part of Amsterdam's delegation truly levelled up our experience, thanks to the incredible support from the StartupAmsterdam team. This was the most productive and inspiring event we’ve attended so far — a must for mission-driven startups!

Juan Cruz Tubio, MycoFarming

Who can apply

• Based in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area
• Registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK)
• Creating societal or environmental impact and aiming to scale internationally

Explore the full criteria and apply now.

Are you (part of) an Amsterdam-area corporation, investor, or impact & innovation ecosystem builder interested in joining the delegation? Contact mission lead Igneta Skliaustyte at iskliaustyte@amsterdam.nl.

Amsterdam at ChangeNOW 2025

This year, Amsterdam and The Hague made a big impression in Paris — bringing together over 100 Dutch changemakers in what ChangeNOW called their largest country delegation ever. The Netherlands House was buzzing with activity, full of meaningful conversations and new collaborations.

“Meeting investors, change-makers, and impact-driven companies from around the world was truly inspiring. The diversity and energy at ChangeNOW make Paris a must for any purpose-driven startup. Being part of the Amsterdam delegation was fantastic and we’re delighted to have won the Coup de Coeur for water technology!”

Reuben Moore, co-founder, Solaq

From award-winning startups like Solaq and SeaO2 — selected as one of the top 100 sustainability startups to watch in 2025 — to new partnerships formed on the spot, Amsterdam’s innovators showed that collaboration is essential to scaling impact. Now it’s your turn to join the 2026 mission and help us make an even bigger splash in Paris.