Exhibitor Information
Congratulations!
You are among the 10 finalists of the Startup Days
Please keep January 20 and 21, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to approximately 5:30 p.m. free.
For the eighth time in a row, Grüne Woche will be hosting the Startup Days. Over the course of these two days, a total of 10 startups will pitch their ideas to a high-profile jury, giving them the opportunity to connect with key decision-makers and multipliers.
On the evening of January 21, starting at 6:00 p.m., the Forum Moderne Landwirtschaft will also host a networking event, to which you are warmly invited. Further details about the program will follow.
General Information
On January 20 and 21, 2026, there will be live pitches (2x5 startups) by the finalists. The exact schedule will be announced in advance.
The overall winner will be announced at the networking event of the Forum Moderne Landwirtschaft on January 21 and will receive, among other things, individual coaching sessions from a trio of key decision-makers and the exclusive opportunity to present their innovation at Grüne Woche 2027.
In addition, you will have a small booth area in Hall 27. We assume that you will use this presentation opportunity to inform both the jury members and consumers about your startup and the startup world. You will be provided with one high table and two chairs.
If available, you are welcome to bring a roll-up banner or small display.
Short and sweet
✔ Live pitches on January 21 & 22 (5 startups per day)
✔Overall winner revealed on January 21 at the Forum Moderne Landwirtschaft networking event
✔ Prize: Coaching sessions & showcase at Grüne Woche 2027
✔ Booth space in Hall 27 with high table & 2 chairs
✔ Optional: Roll-up banner or small display allowed
Pitch Process
Pitch Process: Below are the criteria that will be used for evaluation. You may address the topics listed below in a 3-minute pitch in German. How you design your pitch (video, no video, PowerPoint presentation, flipchart…) is entirely up to you:
- Scalability and market readiness
- Contribution to the SDGs
- Innovation and creativity
- Business idea and market potential
- Competence, team & personality
What We Need From You in Advance
| What? | To whom? | Dealine? | Info |
Information about your startup for the exhibitor directory
| Please send your info/files via email to: Dalia Möller-Wallrichs and Sarah Baumann | December 1, 2026 | You will receive a separate email from Dalia with a link to update your exhibitor entry in the directory. |
Information Pitch
| Info via email to: Dalia Möller-Wallrichs | January 10, 2026 | |
| Exhibitor Passes How many people will be attending Grüne Woche? We need the name and email address of each person. | Info via email to: Dalia Möller-Wallrichs | January 5, 2026 | You will then receive the codes to redeem your exhibitor passes from Dalia. |
| Networking Evening How many people will be attending the networking evening? We need the name and email address of each person. | Info via email to: Dalia Möller-Wallrichs | January 5, 2026 | |
| Arrival Are you arriving by car and need a parking permit? If so, please provide your license plate number. | Please send your info/files via email to: Dalia Möller-Wallrichs and Sarah Baumann | January 5, 2026 | Parking spaces on the premises are limited. No parking guarantee after the deadline has passed. |
| Samples Do you hand out samples? | Info via email to: Dalia Möller-Wallrichs | January 5, 2026 | |
| Storage Options Do you need storage space for goods? If yes, when will the goods arrive? | Info via email to: Dalia Möller-Wallrichs | January 5, 2026 |