With Batch #7, our second location RootCamp in Hannover is launching a new round of its accelerator program. Together with our partner K+S, six startups from Germany, Serbia, Latvia, Belgium, and France have been selected. In the coming months, they will receive support to refine their technologies, connect with experts and investors, and test their ideas in pilot projects with industry partners. The startups focus on practical solutions for agriculture, packaging, water and waste management, and CO₂ removal. Their work includes digital tools for field trials, plastic-free packaging, efficient microorganism production, and methods to increase the ocean’s capacity as a natural CO₂ sink.

We’re halfway through 2025 and already looking ahead: In 2026, our accelerator program will take place for the 20th time! Once again, we’re on the lookout for exciting startup teams. The last application round showed that personal recommendations are one of the best ways to connect with great founders. 👉 So, please help spread the word about the current application phase. Startups can apply until October 7. 👉 You’re also welcome to send us teams you think we should have on our radar. We’re excited to see our community continue to grow. Thank you for your support!

As the operator of the largest district heating network in Western Europe, BEW Berliner Energie und Wärme supplies around one-third of Berlin’s households with heating and hot water. Owned by the federal state of Berlin, BEW plays a vital role in the city’s energy transition and decarbonization efforts. For our energy startups, this partnership opens the door to an established infrastructure provider with over 140 years of operational experience and deep expertise in scaling complex energy systems. It also creates opportunities to co-develop innovative solutions that support decarbonization, digitalization, and modernization in urban energy supply.

New faces in our community. We just kicked off the new SpinLab class in Leipzig. The startups from class 19th are working on solutions ranging from AI-powered platforms for the construction industry to digital health assistants, as well as innovations in the energy and environmental sectors. Whether it’s smart electricity tariffs, non-invasive building diagnostics, playful apps for child-friendly therapy, or multilingual AI hotel assistants, these teams are bringing fresh approaches to industries facing major challenges. Welcome: AI Spaces, docjo.health, Einklang New Energy, Emulate, Muotech, MonsterShack, Regascold and Onsai.    

More than 75% of the fund is already committed. The new fund targets B2B startups in the pre-seed and seed stages and has already made four investments in the areas of AI, software development, and enterprise software. Additional potential investments are currently undergoing due diligence. SIVentures aims to invest in approximately 30 startup teams, primarily in the DACH region, with initial investments of up to €500,000 per company.     

Coobi, one of our promising SpinLab startups, has successfully closed a €500k pre-seed round. The health startup offers addiction services that make treatment more accessible and help reduce relapse rates. By analyzing digital biomarkers, Coobi detects and addresses critical phases in recovery. Its machine learning algorithms enable therapy that is personalized and outcome-focused. Coobi is now live in two clinical pilots with leading clinics in Germany. We’re excited to see how digital solutions like coobi can contribute to improving addiction therapy and look forward to more updates on their collaborations and research soon.  

FlyNex, one of the very first startups we supported through the SpinLab acceleration program, has successfully secured new funding!🎉his new funding round includes a follow-on investment from our partner TGFS Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen as well as the first participation SBG Sächsische Beteiligungsgesellschaft, through the "Innovationskapital Sachsen" (RIG) program co-financed by Germany’s federal Zukunftsfonds. The fresh capital will be used to expand FlyNex’s technology platform, strengthen their team, and drive international scaling . 🌍 With its Enterprise Software Suite, FlyNex specializes in automated infrastructure inspections, serving key industries such as construction, energy, real estate, and telecommunications. The software allows companies to plan, manage, and evaluate drone missions and the data they generate. 👏 Congratulations to the entire FlyNex team on this fantastic milestone and all the best for the next chapter of your journey! We’re excited to keep following your success.

Many startups today develop solutions that go far beyond purely economic objectives. They take on social responsibility, promote inclusion, and strengthen community in society, often without much public attention or recognition. 🏆The Public Value Award for Start-ups addresses exactly this gap. If your startup is committed to creating meaningful impact beyond profit, this is your opportunity to sharpen your public value profile, grow strategically, and become part of a values-driven network with partners like EY, ZEISS, CMS and more. Applications are open until July 14th.

SpiNNcloud Systems, one of our alumni, has been selected for the EIC - European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator, receiving €10 million in blended funding under the “GenAI4EU: Creating European Champions in Generative AI” initiative. The EIC Accelerator supports startups and SMEs developing breakthrough technologies with strong market potential. The funding is highly competitive, with only the most innovative companies selected. In this round, 40 companies from 16 countries were chosen, with Germany among the leading countries by number of awardees. SpiNNcloud is building scalable, energy-efficient AI infrastructure designed to meet the growing demands of generative AI workloads. Congratulations to the entire SpiNNcloud team. 👏  

🤝New Partnership: We’re pleased to welcome Ostwerk, the investment arm of Sparda-Bank Berlin as a new partner at SpinLab in Leipzig and ExciteLab in Dresden. Together, we aim to support startups that combine business potential with regional responsibility. Ostwerk shares our goal of building strong foundations for startup growth in Eastern Germany. The 2024 founded company provides equity to responsible early-stage ventures, offering strategic guidance through its regional networks. “The partnership with SpinLab and ExciteLab is a strategic step for Ostwerk to advance our goal of a future-oriented Eastern Germany. Through collaboration with one of Europe’s leading startup ecosystems, we gain access to new teams and can contribute to the development of business models rooted in and designed for the region.” – Johannes Ulrich, Founder of Ostwerk. “Ostwerk shares our ambition to strengthen entrepreneurship in Eastern Germany. With SpinLab and ExciteLab, we’ve built active startup hubs in Leipzig and Dresden. The partnership with Ostwerk builds on this foundation. Many thanks to Ostwerk for their trust and support.”– Eric Weber, Managing Director, SpinLab