Pitch Your Startup & Win €5,000 Prize Money

RapidFire Startp Pitch at Agritechnica Hannover 2025

TIME LEFT TO APPLY:

Application Deadline

26TH OCT

Confirmation / rejection

28TH OCT

Pitch live on stage

12th Nov | 11:00 - 19:30

€5,000 prize • Targeted audience • Expert curation

The RapidFire Startup Pitch offers qualified teams direct access to industry leaders at Agritechnica in Hannover.

Why Join the RapidFire Startup Pitches?

RootCamp and DLG have created this exclusive platform to spotlight cutting-edge startups from agrifood. Through this collaboration, selected teams gain unprecedented access to decision-makers actively seeking innovative solutions.

The competition features RootCamp's signature fast-paced format: ultra-short presentations designed to maximize impact with fully engaged audiences. What sets this apart is the strategic partnership between the world's leading agricultural exhibiton and an international innovation hub.

The Format

Single-Slide Format: No endless decks or boring PDFs. You get one slide. Make it count!
120-Second Pitch: No lectures. You've got 2 minutes to show how & why your solution can change the game.
Audience Voting: No passive & bored listeners. They actively decide which startup stands out.
€5,000 Reward: Not just applause. The top startups take home €5,000 in prize money - selected by the audience. Big thanks to our partners Rentenbank and DLG for making it possible!

Competition Details

Location: Hannover, Agritechnica Hall 21 Stand L19
Date: 12th of November
- Part 1: ~25 startups. 11:00 - 12:30
- Part 2: ~25 startups. 17:30 - 19:00
- Part 3 / finals: ~ 7 startups. 19:00 - 19:30

Audience: Industry professionals, investors, and technology adopters

Eligibility Requirements

This competition is exclusively available to participants of the Agritechnica 2025.
Already attending? Perfect – you're eligible to apply immediately.
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