Helping the world's most innovative agtech, bioeconomy and circular economy startups to scale
This is RootCamp
RootCamp supports AgTech, Bioeconomy & Circular Economy startup founders in laying the foundation for long-term success and scaling your businesses more quickly by providing you with access to funding, potential clients, partners, mentors, and experts. Our expert team is committed to working with each founder on their journey individually to create world-class companies and attract venture investment.
We offer two programs based on the maturity level of your startup.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The application process for both programs is the same.
Program timeline 2026
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Click the cards below to learn more about our programs.
Acceleration Program startups gain access to corporate pilot projects after completing the program – later-stage startups can start piloting right away.
RootCamp supports your journey to achieving scalable growth through:
Personalized Coaching
On a weekly basis by top startup experts.
EQUITY-FREE & COST-FREE
Access any program for free and get a grant to participate.
PILOT PROJECT
Later-stage startups can start piloting directly, while Acceleration Program participants move into pilot projects after completing the program.
ACCESS TO NETWORK
We have a vast network of investors, mentors, and corporate partners at your disposal.
Pilot Project Budget
Every startup can receive a substantial grant to support their project development.
Agtech Focus
We focus on innovation in the upstream part of the Agrifoodv alue chain.
INCREASED VISIBILITY
We design marketing activities to increase your brand visibility, we organize events to introduce you to our network and we bring you with us to external conferences when possible.
Office Space
You can access our office space in Hannover 24/7 for free.
INTERNATIONAL REACH
We select startups from all over the world, the pilot projects can be carried out anywhere in the world, and we have great connections with other multipliers and programs in other geographic areas.
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