The AgriFood Hub at UnternehmerTUM is a leading platform for fostering innovation, collaboration, and business creation in the agricultural and food sectors. By connecting startups, corporates, and researchers, we aim to build a resilient and future-proof food system.
Our mission is to break down silos, drive sustainable transformation, and shape the future of food and agriculture through collaboration and cutting-edge technologies
Why the AgriFood Hub matters:
Systemic Change
The food system has become complex and fragile. Only through holistic thinking and collaboration can we make it resilient and fit for the future.
We build a Neutral Platform
The AgriFood Hub creates space for open exchange—bringing together startups, corporates, researchers, policy makers & farmers to drive change.
We make Agriculture 5.0 viable
Through digital and sustainable solutions, we boost the appeal and feasibility of future-focused agricultural practices—and help scale them.
Innovation through Startups
“Business as usual” no longer works. We support organizations in embedding innovation and accessing our vibrant ecosystem of AgriFood tech.
What's coming next?
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May: Kick Off EIT FAN #8: „Future Proof Supply Chains & Reducing Scope 3 Emissions”
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June 4th: The Reveal- Startup Demo Day with a Pre-Event on Regulatory in AgriFood in collaboration with PIVOT
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September: Launch Sponsored Accelerator Track "Biologics, Crop, Innovation & Soil Health"
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September 18th: Agri Food Demo Day
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and more to come...
Who we are
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Venture Consultant Food & AgriTech & EIT Food Accelerator Hub Lead
Nikola Baumschlager
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Managing Director TUM Venture Lab Food-Agro-Bio Tech
Dr. Ing. Roman Werner
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For any further questions about the AgriFood Hub, feel free to reach out to us at AgriFoodHub@unternehmertum.de
FAQs
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What is the AgriFood Hub at UnternehmerTUM?
The AgriFood Hub is a platform for innovation, collaboration, and business creation in the food and agriculture sector – with a focus on sustainability, digitalization, and future-oriented technologies.
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Who can participate in the AgriFood Hub?
Startups, established companies, research institutions, NGOs, farmers, and political stakeholders – in short: anyone who wants to rethink and co-shape the food system.
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How do companies benefit from the Hub?
Through access to innovative startups, exclusive industry insights, hands-on workshops, dealflow formats, and active integration into a strong ecosystem.
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How does a partnership inquiry work?
Interested organizations can contact our team directly. After an initial meeting, we conduct a needs assessment to propose a suitable membership package and jointly plan the onboarding into the ecosystem.
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What types of memberships are available?
We offer modular membership models with increasing access to our network, events, startup dealflow, exclusive insights, and co-creation formats. Depending on the package, partners benefit from orientation sessions, roundtables, hackathons, or joint innovation projects.
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Are there fixed programs or events?
Yes! We regularly host demo days, roundtables, workshops, hackathons, and innovation programs such as the EIT Food Accelerator. In addition, the membership model comes with various benefits.
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Why do we need the AgriFood Hub?
Because “business as usual” is no longer an option. The Hub brings together key stakeholders to collaboratively develop solutions for major challenges such as food security, supply chain resilience, and climate change.