Food Innovation Camp 2025 in Hamburg

The Food Innovation Camp 2025 will take place on June 23, 2025 at the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce and is regarded as the leading platform for sustainable food innovations in Germany. Over 1,400 trade visitors will meet 90 innovative exhibitors from the food industry, including start-ups, investors, retail and gastronomy decision-makers as well as representatives from politics and the media. The event combines expo, conference, matchmaking and pitch competitions to create an interactive industry meeting place.

Main topics of the camp:

• Sustainable food and alternative proteins
• Food tech and digitalization
• Financing, patents and legal aspects for start-ups
• Marketing strategies and branding
• Food transition and health
• Gastronomy innovations and hospitality

Highlights include over 30 startup pitches with direct jury feedback, more than 300 curated matchmaking discussions with decision-makers and the FIC Show Kitchen, where over 1,200 plates of innovative dishes will be prepared and tasted live. The camp also offers workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities with over 200 prominent speakers and mentors.