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DLG Start-up Showcase & Rapid Fire Pitch Competition

Shaping the Future of Food with Innovations in CEA & Alternative Protein

Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 11:00-12:00 | Congress Center Hamburg

Are you disrupting how we grow or produce food?

Is your start-up pushing the boundaries of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) or driving the protein transition?

Then this is your stage.

At the forefront of agrifood innovation, start-ups play a critical role in shaping a more resilient, sustainable, and tech-powered food system.

The DLG Start-up Showcase & Rapid Fire Pitch Competition is your chance to shine in front of industry leaders, investors, and potential partners during one of the summit’s most anticipated plenary sessions.

Register Now:

as a registered participant

or

as a registered start-up exhibitor :

see start-up packages here

Why Pitch at the Rapid Fire Showcase?

Pitch on the Main Stage
Present live during the summit’s plenary session.

Win Prize Money
Live voting by audience and jury—top pitch wins.

Visibility & Exposure
Gain traction with VCs, corporates, and media.

Networking & Feedback
Post-pitch interaction with stakeholders.