Accelerator – Vertical Accelerator

RootCamp – A SpinLab company

RootCamp bridges the gap between innovators from the startup and corporate environment.

There are more than 7000 acceleration
programs worldwide but only 1%
of them is in agrifoodtech. RootCamp
exists to fill this gap. Our mission is
to disrupt the agrifood value chain by
connecting corporates and startups
from all around the world and enable
synergies and innovation in this sector.

RootCamp is dedicated solely to AgriFood tech, offering expert guidance, personalized coaching, and an extensive support network inclusive of global AgTech companies, investors, and mentors. Our program is equity-free, providing startups with grants of up to 50k euros. Accepted startups also enjoy access to 400 sqm of complimentary office space.

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Intake: Batch

Duration: 6 months

Operated by: private company

Further hubs: SpinLab - The HHL Accelerator

Time spent

Access to

Primarily provides

Partner Deals

Proof of Concepts

Coaching

Also provides

Office Space

Events

Community

Investor Network

About the startup

team

seed

mid-stage

scaleup

pre-seed

early-stage

growth

Founded: Yes

Financial Support: Zuschüsse/

Financial support size: 21-50k

Innovation strategy: pull external

After graduation: larger network/ more Customers/ Investment-Readiness/ Entrepreneurial Skillset/

Startups can apply online at
root.camp/apply-now.
The application is very fast:
just answer some questions
and upload your pitch deck.

Keywords

ag-biotechnology; agribusiness marketplaces; bioenergy and biomaterials; farm mngmt, software, sensing; farm robotics and equipments; innovative food; supply chain solutions; novel farming

Technology

AI, big data, blockchain, biolotechnology,
automation, alternative
materials, sensors, equipments,
machinery, robotics,
digital solutions, chemistry

Use cases

application in industrial process,
farms or fields, logistics, food
and non-food processes, soil
solutions

TEAM

Philipp Rittershaus

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