Economy Minister of Lower Saxony Pays a Visit to the New Seedhouse Location in Osnabrück
The Seedhouse Incubator, a hub for technology-oriented startups, has found a new home in the heart of Osnabrück, Germany, nestled near the Katharinenkirche in the city center [1]. This move is seen as a significant step, creating opportunities for collaboration and growth in the AgriFood, digital, and startup sectors.
Minister Grant Hendrik Tonne, Lower Saxony's Minister of Economics, recently visited the new location, emphasizing the importance of such startups for the entire region. He praised Osnabrück's development as a startup hub and expressed his belief that the developer and innovation spirit of the Seedhouse should be more widespread [1].
The Seedhouse Osnabrück is one of six high-tech incubators in Lower Saxony, supporting technology-driven startups. It focuses on projects with high development potential, long-term prospects, and a scientific foundation, particularly in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), agricultural technologies (AgriTech), and food innovations (AgriFood) [1].
The incubator houses several teams working on solutions with high technological demands and societal relevance. These include Prefiro, NUNOS, kubion, CompanyCheck AI, simmetry.ai, UMYNO, and FluIDect, although specific details about their projects were not provided [1].
The new location offers modern, comfortable workspaces over three floors, providing an ideal environment for innovation and growth [1]. The Seedhouse Incubator also benefits from funding, with the European Union's EFRE program co-financing its operations, and receiving a symbolic grant of €500,000 per year from the state of Lower Saxony [1].
Notable partnerships and collaborations involve the regional Chamber of Commerce, IHK Osnabrück – Emsland – Grafschaft Bentheim, local energy and services company Stadtwerke Osnabrück AG, and Germany’s market leader for frozen pies and baked goods, Conditorei Coppenrath & Wiese [1]. These partnerships underscore the incubator's role in bridging the gap between startup innovation and established industries.
The Seedhouse is also a key player in the DigitalHub Niedersachsen funding project, promoting regional innovation by combining digital technologies, knowledge transfer, and entrepreneurial skills to support forward-looking ideas in agriculture and food industries [1].
To foster high-tech startups with substantial innovation, teams are selected for the Seedhouse Incubator based on strict criteria. The incubator also offers various startup programs such as the Seedhouse Startup School, Tinyhouse, and Startup Playbook, which support founder development and innovation [1].
One of the most significant events organized by the Seedhouse is the innovate!convention, which brings together startups, innovators, and experts to shape the future of the AgriFood industry, further cementing Osnabrück and Lower Saxony's roles in this digital transformation [1].
Michael Kiesewetter, CEO of NBank, was present at the official launch of the Seedhouse Incubator, and Minister Tonne acknowledged the significant development of the Seedhouse and pledged to continue supporting it [1]. Lower Saxony continues to recognise the importance of the Seedhouse Incubator for the state's startup ecosystem.
[1] Source: Seedhouse press release, 2022.
- The Seedhouse Incubator, now situated in Osnabrück, Germany, focuses on technology-driven startups, particularly those with potential in artificial intelligence (AI), agricultural technologies (AgriTech), and food innovations (AgriFood).
- Minister Grant Hendrik Tonne, the Minister of Economics for Lower Saxony, has emphasized the importance of technology-oriented startups like the Seedhouse Incubator, as they create opportunities for growth and collaboration in various sectors, including business and lifestyle.
- The Seedhouse Incubator is beneficial to the home-and-garden sector as well, due to its role in bridging the gap between startup innovation and established industries, such as Germany’s market leader for frozen pies and baked goods, Conditorei Coppenrath & Wiese.
- The appreciation for the Seedhouse Incubator extends to the political arena, with the incubator being a key player in the DigitalHub Niedersachsen funding project, promoting regional innovation and shaping the future of the AgriFood industry.
