🎉 RootCamp is 5 years old 🎉RootCamp is a Hannover-based accelerator programme that supports innovative startups in the AgTech, Circular Economy, Bioeconomy and Innovation sectors. Since its inception, we have connected entrepreneurs with leading corporations, expert mentors and strategic resources to accelerate the development of sustainable solutions in the agri-food value chain. In these five years, RootCamp has established itself as a key player in the European startup ecosystem, supporting more than 100 startups from all over the world, organising intensive acceleration programmes and fostering transformative collaborations between science, technology and agriculture. We continue to support innovation in one of the most essential sectors for the future of the planet. 🥳 And that's why we want to celebrate our 5th birthday with you! 📅 When: 8th of July 2025📍 Where: At our offices in Hannover, Herrenstraße, 12, 30159🍽 What: Good food, refreshing drinks and tasty snacks We are looking forward to celebrating this great stage of RootCamp together! 🌱🥂

The talents of the Summer School for Diverse Startups are ready to pitch!Join us and help shape a more inclusive startup ecosystem. Agenda15:00 – 15:20 | Opening & Welcome15:20 – 17:30 | Pitches17:30 – 17:45 | Award Ceremony17:45 – 19:00 | Networking & Get-Together The final pitch event on July 24, 2025, marks the highlight of the intensive one-week program of the Leipzig Summer School for Diverse Startups*. The participating teams will present their early-stage idea to a jury of experts and the audience. They have the opportunity to win the Digital Award by the City of Leipzig with a prize money of 2,000€. The pitch event is a unique chance to meet diverse teams, listen to exciting pitches, and engage in networking with the Leipzig startup ecosystem. Guests can also look forward to refreshing drinks and delicious finger food, so don’t miss this event and secure one of the limited free on-site spots! *The Leipzig Summer School for Diverse Startups is open to all founders with an interesting business idea and a diverse team. During the free program from July 21-25, 2025, SpinLab - the HHL Accelerator and HHL Digital Space join forces to support diverse startups in their early stages with interactive workshops, professional coaching and access to the widespread HHL ecosystem. Special thanks to our sponsors Dell, Stadt Leipzig, EDIH Saxony, S-BETEILIGUNGEN, TGFS, and GTAI for making this possible and boosting diversity in the startup world!