RootCamp

📺 Tune in tonight! Artenglück on .vox .

We’re excited to see our RootCamp alumni Artenglück featured in the season finale of Die Höhle der Löwen, airing tonight, June 23 at 8:15 PM on VOX or available now on RTL+!

Artenglück, founded by Felix Schulze-Varnholt and Lara Boye, brings 🌿 and conservation to life by partnering with companies and individuals to implement measurable, science-based nature restoration projects – from flowering habitats to insect-friendly landscapes.

Die Höhle der Löwen is the German version of the internationally startup show Dragon’s Den (also known as Shark Tank in the U.S.). Startups pitch their ideas to in hopes of securing .

Will Artenglück land a deal? We’re proud to have supported them on their journey through RootCamp and are keeping our fingers crossed. 💚

Fotos: RTL / Stefan Gregorowius

RootCamp, is a cross-border initiative designed to strengthen the and ecosystem in Southern 🇮🇹.

The EU funded 🇪🇺 project connects local with international networks, builds bridges to corporate partners, and supports knowledge exchange through events and delegation visits. Now running for one year, Smarterra powered by SMAFINE has enabled valuable collaborations, including a startup delegation to Germany and key ecosystem-building activities in the region.

🔗 A full recap of the first year and what’s ahead in 2025 is now on our blog.

🚀 Few days ago, Gaia Amatteis attended the New Food Conference in Berlin, organized by Deutschland – a powerful gathering of innovators in the alternative protein space. Here are some highlights!

🎤 Favorite Talk: Ivo Rzegotta on policy and alternative – insightful and inspiring!
🥩 Favorite : The delicious steak!
👋 Favorite Encounter: Celia Rimpot – see you again next week!
🚀 Favorite Startup: Congrats to Optimized Foods for winning the audience prize!