Startup-Days
Our Startup-Days have become an indispensable part of Grüne Woche and are taking place for the eighth time this year. Young, dynamic start-ups from the agtech and food sectors will present their innovative business ideas in exciting 3-minute pitches on the 20th and 21st of January 2026. The program is rounded off by forward-looking talks that offer valuable insights into the latest developments and trends in the industry.
The Startup-Days offer visitors a unique opportunity to go on a voyage of discovery and discover exciting new products that may not yet be available to buy.
For young companies, participation in the Startup-Days is a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with players from the retail sector, politics and also the end consumer, to expand their network and to use the reach and visibility of Grüne Woche for their own business idea.
Application process has come to an end!
The application phase for the Startup-Days 2026 is now closed. Thank you to all startups who applied with exciting and innovative ideas!
The selection of participating companies is currently underway. The finalists, who will present their projects on January 20 and 21, 2026, will be announced soon.
This were our Startups 2025
ValueGrain took home the victory at Startup Days 2025 – they won over the jury with a strong pitch and a spirit of innovation.
Looking back, our startups from 2025 and previous years are summarized once again in a compact format.
Take a look now and be inspired!




























