Growing
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WE are more then an accelerator

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our current
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Optiwiser A.I. Solutions offers AI software for demand planning, inventory management and production planning.

Agrario Energy brings owners and project developers together on the marketplace for land in the renewable energy sector.

SAFIA Technologies improves food safety with rapid test systems for efficient mycotoxin detection.

Learn more about simmetry.ai - precise AI models through synthetic data for agriculture and agri-food.

Farmers Factory is the learning and coaching platform for agricultural managers - with a focus on leadership and personality.

FluIDect enables state-of-the-art bio-analytics in food production

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alumni Startups

We modernise agricultural irrigation systems through the use of artificial intelligence and an innovative irrigation computer.

AgraCheck is a platform for smart farming technologies where farmers can find, compare and enquire about agricultural technologies.

deepSight offers advanced AI technologies to transform organisations through data-driven insights and automation.

VineForecast is an app for wineries that predicts diseases in the vineyard and provides recommendations for plant protection. With VineForecast, wineries can save 20% on pesticides while maintaining or improving yields.

If you don't just want to read promises, but want to see our system in action, then go to our website.

Pyx Ai develops advanced AI-based enterprise software for efficient document and data searches in internal company databases.

noxt! - Your innovative partner for engineering solutions focussing on renewable energies and agricultural technology.

BotUniversity war ein Bremer KI-Startup, welches es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht hatte, maßgeschneiderte KI in den deutschen Lebensmittelproduzierenden Mittelstand zu bringen.

Farmula has developed a functional seed coating based on biochar that enables the use of biological active ingredients, reduces the use of mineral fertilisers and lowers CO2 emissions.

OURZ offers companies and their Tier-X suppliers affected by regulations such as the EUDR and CSDDD an actionable, batch-specific due diligence.

We cultivate change! Join the movement for sustainable aquaculture. Together we can create a healthier planet, one bite at a time.

World's #1 iPad Self-Checkout - powered by AI. Easy, fast & human centric.

At Corbiota, we want to redefine industrial animal nutrition by feeding young animals with specialised live worms at the very beginning of rearing to transfer complex microbiota that improve health and growth by specifically supporting eubiosis.

The UMYNO Suite is an AI work suite that is specially tailored to the needs of product developers in the food and beverage industry.

Feldwerk makes regional species conservation visible and tangible. Feldwerk creates habitats in the form of species-rich flowering areas and afforestation through mixed forests.

agriportance GmbH is a young, innovative and sustainable company and the service platform for biomethane/bio-LNG. We support the necessary sustainability certification and broker biomethane from agricultural companies and customers from the energy sector.

Simple. Modular. Automate. Efficiently planned and implemented, customised automation solutions for the manufacturing industry so that production in Germany remains successful.

BugBell revolutioniert den Hundefuttermarkt. Wir haben uns auf die Fahne geschrieben, zukunftsorientierte Produktlösungen zu schaffen, die nicht nur unserem Hund schmecken sondern auch dem Klima.

Das innovative Vernebelungssystem AeroDiff der Farmerscent GmbH optimiert die Nutztierhaltung durch den Einsatz von ätherischen Ölen zur nachhaltigen Verbesserung der Stallhygiene und Tiergesundheit.

BettaF!sh develops the most authentic fish alternatives and unique algae ingredients for the food industry based on seaweed.

No more time-consuming searches and manual data processing. Let the CWO take over and concentrate on your core tasks again.

Stallgrün offers local vegetables when otherwise only imported goods are available. Former pig farmers cultivate vegetables in their barns, where they control the environmental conditions and are therefore independent of the climate and weather.

We offer IT services in process automation. Our focus is on customised solutions in the field of machine vision for the automation of optical object recognition.

Kynda offers a plug-and-play fermentation platform for the production of nutritious and flavourful mushroom-based food ingredients.

HEAL THE GROUND - We research the soil microbiome in order to develop data-driven approaches to soil improvement. This is how we safeguard the soil for future generations.

VetVise takes care of each animal's well-being through continuous monitoring and artificial intelligence.

The demand for and sales of vegan meat substitutes have been rising steadily for a few years now. A process has been developed with which jerky and comparable snack products can be produced completely vegan.

Altosens increases the availability of machines, systems and infrastructure with an innovative system for monitoring bolted connections.

Pflanzentheke GmbH develops, produces and distributes scalable, vertical farms for the soilless cultivation of fruit and vegetables with the aim of providing a local, safe and climate-resilient food supply.

Boost your seedlab efficiency! Save 99% time and energy with the seedalive seed viability rapid test.

We produce the most functional and sustainable vegan protein on the market. This is our contribution to making alternative foods the first choice for consumers.

CALOW stands for a new generation of aperitifs. Our light wine aperitifs deliberately focus on a less sweet flavour and have up to 12 times less sugar than comparable products. For enjoyment without remorse. Gluten-free and vegan.

Evergrow Elements is launching a sustainable wall-building material made from cattail on the market. The product combines statics, insulation, fire and moisture protection and saves time during construction.

The Farmstarter team sees itself as a solution partner in the upcycling of residual materials and aims to further expand value chains through new technologies.

AI-supported environmental forecasting system and innovative IoT environmental sensors.

Grapes digitise manual order acceptance in food wholesale.

BIOWEG is replacing petroleum-based chemicals with innovative bio-alternatives through biotechnology, material science, and green chemistry.

NUNOS offers a treatment plant for liquid manure so that farmers have fewer nutrient losses and can fertilise more efficiently with their resources using their own bioreactor.

The digital ordering system for canteens & cafeterias.

KATMA CleanControl sets a new safe standard for lorry hold cleaning. The robot cleans and disinfects lorry holds fully automatically.

Mmmint.ai develops smart SaaS solutions in the field of mobility. In addition to the virtualisation of accident damage, the start-up solves image recognition problems with the help of AI.

We at AllCup have developed a coating that replaces plastic coatings but is edible. In the first use case, we create edible coffee cups made from crispy wafers.

At RegioShopper, we develop and operate staffless supermarkets with a strong focus on regional products.

AI.Land is a driver of innovation in the field of Smart AgTech and develops holistic robotics, automation and AI solutions for agriculture.

SAM-DIMENSION is revolutionising agriculture with innovative mapping technology that helps farmers increase yields, minimise pesticide use and promote sustainability.

Proteins from insects with a low footprint. Lower Impact GmbH develops innovative machines and factory concepts for efficient insect production.

phagos is developing a solution to end the pandemic of antibiotic resistance - starting with its biggest culprit, animal agriculture. We have developed an ML-driven bio-platform to fight the ever-evolving infections with ever-evolving drugs.

MyEasyFarm supports actors in the agricultural supply chain, from farmers to food companies, in the agroecological transition through its data collection, calculation and reporting platform and promotes regenerative and low-carbon agriculture.

Seedhouse
The place to grow

The start-ups in the program have different levels of maturity. The Seedhouse program addresses the challenges of the farm, food and digital start-ups individually. Each team receives a tailored support package. We emphasize technological solutions (hardware or software), especially in the food sector.

OUR PROJECTS
For your Innovations

Accelerator

Your key to flexible and customised startup development! With us, you and your project take centre stage and we offer you the freedom to develop quickly.

AgTechBridge

We bridge the gap between theory and practice and connect AgTech start-ups with innovative farmers. The online platform promotes the exchange between both sides.

EIP NextMix

EIP-Agri: EU-funded innovation project. NextMix is about sensor-supported real-time feeding of ruminants.

EIP Nutree

EIP-Agri: EU-funded innovation project. NuTree is all about healthy trees in cities and parks, thanks to sensor technology and artificial intelligence.

Foodhyper

Food start-ups from all over Germany receive the ultimate booster for their idea in the form of an intensive programme.

HTI

Start-ups from the farm, food and AI sectors receive funding from NBank for up to 2 years as well as a support suit.

HTI

Start-ups from the farm, food and AI sectors receive funding from NBank for up to 2 years as well as a support suit.

innovate!

Our lighthouse event brings together over 1000 participants from start-ups, SMEs, research and science in the areas of farm and food.

LI Food

...is Lower Saxony's state initiative for the food industry. It pools the expertise and know-how for the entire food industry in Lower Saxony.

Scalehouse

The venture capital fund brings together owners and founders of leading SMEs and hidden champions. With these special industry accesses and a fund volume of over EUR 25 million, the fund supports the next generation of leading start-ups.

Seedhouse Gateway

The programme for international start-ups that have secured financing and want to expand into the German market.

Seedhouse Lingen

Our pilot project for start-ups in the countryside, because good ideas don't just come from the big city.

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Here you will meet visionaries who not only have dreams, but also turn them into success stories.

The Seedhouse brought us into contact with the agricultural sector. To this day, we benefit from the network and the reputation that a Seedhouse start-up enjoys beyond the borders of Germany.

Florian Stark | AgraCheck

An open-minded team that quickly understood the technical USP of our product and was able to scale the idea behind it.

Christian Klein | UMYNO

The Seedhouse impressively demonstrates the potential of co-operations. It combines the creative dynamism of start-ups with the in-depth expertise of medium-sized companies, creating an excellent breeding ground for innovation.

Thormin Stiegler | Thorkas

Do it, just do it!

Jens Varnskühler | seedalive

What we have in common with the Seedhouse is a hands-on mentality that is typical of agriculture and even transcends the cultural differences between northern and southern Germany. Here, we don't just talk, we tackle things - with Nordic vigour and southern German thoroughness. Together, we are not only making the fields greener, but also our food production more sustainable!

Robin Mink | SAM Dimension

It is incredibly motivating to see the astonished faces when we present Pyx AI. It shows us that we have created a solution to a problem that many companies were not even aware of.

Stavros Kyriakidis | Pyx AI

The Seedhouse Accelerator was an outstanding support during our critical initial phase. Thanks to its expertise and targeted networking, we felt optimally supported at all times. The ability to draw on these resources at any time is invaluable to us.

Marco Ries | Protein Distillery

With the Seedhouse, we combine two of our most important values: entrepreneurship and down-to-earthness.

Thorsten Lansmann-Niehaus | Stallgrün

The Seedhouse was a great help to us in starting the company, especially in setting up our infrastructure. The coffee there was very good, the office container sometimes a bit cold;-) But there were lots of great people around us who all think in the same direction: to change things for the better.

Lasse Polsfuss | Pflanzentheke

Even before the official batch was launched, we were already talking to various shareholders about partnerships - what a network!

Jonas Wendt | OURZ

Thanks to the Seedhouse, we were able to deepen our basic knowledge of the start-up industry in 2022 and, above all, gain industry-specific contacts and food support. We still enjoy coming to the Seedhouse events and Florian Stöhr in particular is always a good contact for food and agriculture!

Sarah Theresa Schulte | AllCup

I associate the Seedhouse with uncomplicated cooperation at eye level - regardless of whether the person comes from a start-up, the management of a large company or is otherwise involved in the Seedhouse. Annual highlight: innovate!

Tim Paulke | Nunos

We are delighted to be taking part in the batch! The Seedhouse is a permanent fixture in the region. It is a great opportunity to sharpen our business model through dialogue and discussions.

Stephan Feldker | moduco

The Seedhouse gave us a home when we were not yet in a position to clearly formulate our ideas and visions. We were supported at all times and I can only recommend this contact point to any founding team in the food, agricultural or digital sectors. We wouldn't have been able to develop like this without the support we received here!

Maximilian Stein | mmmint.ai

The Seedhouse offers a combination of flexible mentoring, strong support and lots of workshops and events, which have helped us a lot. Thanks to this great support, we were able to establish ourselves and orientate ourselves towards the market. Without the Seedhouse, kubion would not exist in this form.

Gerrit Meyer zu Driehausen | kubion

As soon as you met him, you could already feel his closeness to the industry. I really liked the clear focus on creating added value for the network - there was no big talk, everything was straight to the point. That has a lot to do with appreciation.

Felix Kathöfer | Katma

In Tim from Seedhouse, we have found a sparring partner who is detached but at the same time very close. He has an eye for the "big thing" and enough distance to solve small problems.

Norman Breitling | Farm starter

What excites me about Seedhouse? It shows what is possible when good ideas meet the right people.

Victor große Macke | Farmerscent

The funding programme enables us to scale up the technology in a short time and thus reduce production costs, so that our plant jerky will be cheaper than the original beef jerky in the medium term.

Volker Lammers | Engineered Food Solutions

As a young start-up, the workshops with experts from various fields helped us enormously. They offered us professional advice from product development to market launch. We are incredibly grateful for this support!

Patrick Funke-Rapp | EasySnacks

As part of the HTI, we were able to verify our hypotheses and develop scalable prototypes. Thanks to the support of the Seedhouse, we were able to accelerate our research work and find valuable network partners.

Dr. Julia Köhn | DeepSoil

The Seedhouse has helped us grow and develop considerably with support in almost every conceivable area. Above all, the technical expertise when it comes to more specialised topics is a fantastic resource for start-ups at every stage.

Dr. Alexander Meier | deepsight

Seedhouse is unique thanks to its network in the agricultural ecosystem coupled with its highly personalised approach to supporting start-ups. The topics are very broadly based, giving the entire team the opportunity to advance their areas and thus the entire company in a very personalised way. The network in the agricultural sector also gives us as a start-up the opportunity to gain visibility and partnerships like no other programme.

Julia Rohde | Corbiota

Without the Seedhouse, BugBell would have remained just an idea today. From the very first prototypes to the relationships with investors, everything is deeply rooted in the Seedhouse.

Jamina Zaugg | BugBell

The outstanding innovative spirit and continuous motivation coupled with the expert advice we received from the entire Seedhouse team impressed us from day one.

Jannes Nazarek | BotUniversity

The Seedhouse has given us a lot of support since our foundation. In addition to the infrastructure, the events and the resulting network of other start-ups, companies and universities have also helped us. Many thanks for that!

Uwe Steinkamp | Altosens

Merging nature and technology. This is the future with which we are pursuing three visions. It's fun to drive the processes forward every day and see how far we have already come with our ideas.

Dr. Josef Franko | AI.Land

For us, the Seedhouse combines a pleasant, open and inquisitive atmosphere in which ideas flow freely and innovation is encouraged.

Myriam | CWO

Networks such as the Seedhouse result in great and inspiring contacts that continue to exist and have already led to fantastic projects and collaborations.

Marco Schlomann | Feldwerk

How are we supposed to adapt to local climate risks and grow crops profitably if we can't even determine, let alone predict, the temperature and humidity of our soil? This is exactly what we supply measurement technology and AI software for.

Andreas Heckmann | Agvolution

We have known the Seedhouse since it was founded. Thanks to the Growhouse, our contact has become even closer. Above all, it offers us the best ecosystem for networking: whether with customers, partners or our investor Landwirtschaftsverlag from Münster.

Norman Caspari | VetVise

The Seedhouse accelerator programme feels like a second home for our startup. From insightful workshops to relaxed conversations over barbecue and beer, Seedhouse has made our transition from academia to entrepreneurship both productive and enjoyable. The supportive community combined with the practical tools and expertise on offer has been instrumental in our growth. It's more than just an accelerator, it's a launch pad for ambitious entrepreneurs.

Vitor Coutinho Carneiro | Merall Bioproducts

The Seedhouse or Growhouse was an important milestone, combined with curiosity and support from the entire network, including chance encounters on car journeys to F&A Next or even just a good cup of coffee together. Thank you!

Sebastian Pütz | Nature Robots

The strength of the Seedhouse network was already apparent during the onboarding meeting. The direct, practical support and valuable contacts are a real game changer for our company's development

Esther Achler-Stubbe | Farmers Factory

At FluIDect, together with our partners, we want to fundamentally change the world of pathogen detection by developing a device that brings laboratory analytics directly to the production line and delivers real-time results at an economical cost.

Dr. Tobias Schröter | FluIDect

In 2024, as a finalist in the German Food Startup Award, we got to know the great team at Seedhouse - a real stroke of luck! Just a few months later, we are proud to be part of the Accelerator. The strong network and close proximity to the industry are an absolute game changer for us!

Timm Schwaar | SAFIA Technologies

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who is behind Seedhouse?

Even the best ideas need start-up support in order to develop into something big. Our unique network of shareholders from the SME sector gives start-ups extensive access to know-how, support and contacts. Medium-sized companies benefit from the exchange of experience with start-ups and a breath of fresh air and new ideas.

The Osnabrück-based sausage and ham manufacturer has dedicated itself entirely to the fine art of good taste. Gabriele and Bert Mutsaers are continuing the tradition of their father, Piet Mutsaers, for whom quality was the most important measure of his work from the very beginning.

Building customer-centric companys: MUUUH! ist überzeugt von der Macht der Kundenzentrierung, die Startups und Tech-Giganten weltweit antreibt und zu Höchstleistungen befähigt.

Wir sind deutschlandweit eines der größten, innovativsten und leistungsfähigsten Unternehmen im Bereich Freilandgemüse mit über 30 verschiedenen Produkten.

Entwicklung, Herstellung und Vermarktung von unterschiedlichsten Getränkekonzepten für vielfältige Konsumentenbedürfnisse in den Segmenten Spirituosen, Alkoholfreie Getränke und Frischsaftsysteme.

Homann Feinkost, gegründet 1876, stellt Saucen, Dressings und Mayonnaisen her. Das Unternehmen in Bad Essen betreibt eine der modernsten Dressingfabriken Europas und legt großen Wert auf Qualität, Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit.

Die MSS Holding investiert in außergewöhnliche Managementteams mit vielversprechenden Ideen.

L.Stroetmann ist ein in 6. Generation geführtes Familienunternehmen. Das Kerngeschäfte erstreckt sich über die Bereiche Lebensmittel, Agrar, Tiernahrung und Immobilien.

Wir sind die Windel Group: 600 Menschen in vier Unternehmen, die gemeinsam daran arbeiten, mehr Freude, Genuss und Vielfalt ins Leben zu bringen.

Als mittelständisches Familienunternehmen und Global Player entwickeln, produzieren und vertreiben wir innovative Komponenten und Verschleißteile für Erntemaschinen.

Als inhabergeführte Beratungsgesellschaft betreuen wir Familienunternehmen, Freiberufler und Privatpersonen auf Augenhöhe. Neben den Bereichen Wirtschaftsprüfung, Steuer- und Rechtsberatung bieten wir ein ganzheitliches Portfolio für alle relevanten Fragestellungen, von der Unternehmenstransaktion über Digitalisierungsthemen bis zum Personalmanagement.

Ein mittelständisches Familienunternehmen, das seit mehr als 60 Jahren Verpflegungslösungen für die Gemeinschafts- und Individualverpflegung anbietet.

Als Wirtschaftskanzlei verstehen wir uns als Unternehmer mit dem Anspruch, unseren Mandanten auf allen Gebieten des Wirtschaftsrechts mit erstklassiger anwaltlicher Beratungsleistung zur Seite zu stehen. Unsere Arbeit ist dabei so international wie die Unternehmenslandschaft selbst.

Die SIEVERS-GROUP bietet ganzheitliche IT-Architekturen zur strategischen Unternehmensführung – von betriebswirtschaftlicher Software über Infrastrukturlösungen bis zu TK-Systemen.

Das Familienunternehmen LEMKEN ist ein führender Hersteller von effizienten Maschinen für Bodenbearbeitung, Aussaat und mechanische Unkrautbekämpfung.

KRONE ist ein Innovativer Hersteller von Landtechnik und Spezialist für die Grundfutterernte – ein Familienunternehmen mit Sitz in Spelle im Emsland.

Als mittelständisch geführtes und traditionsreiches Unternehmen sind wir seit 95 Jahren der Region um Osnabrück eng verbunden und dort führender Anbieter von Heizöl, Kraftstoffen, Schmierstoffen, AdBlue® und technischen Gasen.

Die AGRAVIS Raiffeisen AG ist die Muttergesellschaft des AGRAVIS-Konzerns und mehrheitlich im Eigentum von rund 100 regionalen Primärgenossenschaften. Sie entstand im Jahr 2004 aus der Fusion der Raiffeisen Hauptgenossenschaft Nord AG in Hannover und der Raiffeisen Central-Genossenschaft in Münster.

Die Conditorei Coppenrath & Wiese ist Deutschlands Marktführer für tiefgekühlte Torten, Kuchen und Brötchen und verbindet klassische Backtradition mit moderner Herstellung.

Wir sind in der Region Osnabrück das führende Kreditinstitut für Privat-, Firmen- und Immobilienkunden. An unseren 42 Standorten helfen wir Ihnen, Ihre Träume zu verwirklichen. Unsere individuellen Lösungen bieten wir auch digital oder telefonisch an.

Think global, act local: Nach dieser Devise entwickelt Big Dutchman wegweisende Stallausrüstungen für Legehennen, Mastgeflügel und Schweine – und neuerdings auch für die Insektenzucht und den Gewächshausbau.

Der Partner für Kartoffel-, Rüben- und Gemüseanbau.

coffee perfect ist ein führender Anbieter von professionellen Kaffeevollautomaten, Wasserspendern und Snackautomaten sowie von qualitativ hochwertigen Füllprodukten, wie beispielsweise Kaffee und Kakao.

Wir sind drei Brüder aus Osnabrück, die seit 2017 in Early Stage Start-Ups investieren. Die Third Level ist unsere Beteiligungs-Gesellschaft.

Slashwhy spezialisiert sich auf individuelle, nutzerzentrierte Software, berät in frühen Entwicklungsphasen und nutzt agile Methoden für IT-Lösungen.

Weltweit agierender Spezialpapierhersteller mit Hauptsitz in Osnabrück

Die heristo aktiengesellschaft ist als familiengeführte Unternehmensgruppe in den Branchen Fleischveredelung, Feinkost, Heimtiernahrung sowie Groß- und Außenhandel von Nahrungsmitteln im deutschen und im internationalen Markt präsent.

Die CiTEX Gruppe fördert und entwickelt innovative, branchenübergreifende Technologien für die Industrie mit besonderem Fokus und Spezialwissen für die Extrusion. Mit Forschung, Coaching, Zielmarktanalysen und vielen weiteren Dienstleistungen wird mit Tochterunternehmen, Kunden und Partnern an der Zukunft gearbeitet.

Die Wernsing Food Family (WFF) ist eine europaweit tätige, verantwortungsbewusste Unternehmensfamilie, die gute Lebensmittel herstellt und vertreibt.

Die PHW-Gruppe blickt inzwischen auf eine über 90-jährige Historie zurück. Aus einem kleinen Landhandel mit Brüterei ist eine erfolgreiche Unternehmensgruppe geworden, die aus mehr als 45 Tochterfirmen besteht.

In der Firmenkundenberatung der Kreissparkasse Melle finden Sie für das gesamte unternehmerische Spektrum den richtigen Ansprechpartner: Von der Existenzgründung über die Sicherung bis zur Unternehmensnachfolge.

WIR FÜR HIER – Als Kreissparkasse sind wir im nördlichen Osnabrücker Land Zuhause und kennen die Region. Wir versorgen die Menschen hier nicht nur mit verständlichen Finanzdienstleistungen, sondern setzen uns auch für eine soziale, ökonomische und ökologische Nachhaltigkeit ein.

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Osnabrück | 21.11.2024

innovate!convention 2024

The innovate!convention 2024 brings the AgriFood scene together in Osnabrück for the first time on two days. On 20 and 21 November, innovators, start-ups and experts met to present the latest trends and developments in the AgriFood sector and actively shape the future of the industry together.

Osnabrück | 17.09.2024

Kick-off for the de:hub Agrifood

On 17 September 2024, the new de:hub Agrifood Osnabrück-Hannover was launched as part of the Startup Germany Summit Berlin. An important milestone for the region and confirmation of Lower Saxony's central role in the digital transformation of the agricultural and food industry.

Osnabrück | 08.08.2024

Opening Startup School

A springboard for innovation: The Seedhouse and its consortium partners, IHK Osnabrück - Emsland - Grafschaft Bentheim and Stadtwerke Osnabrück AG, are working together to develop a hub as part of the DigitalHub Niedersachsen funding project. The DigitalHub combines digital technologies, knowledge transfer and entrepreneurial skills to create a platform for forward-looking ideas and entrepreneurial thinking.

THAT WAS OUR
Innovate!
convention
2024  

After innovate! is before innovate! 

As soon as innovate! is over, we retreat to our creative workshop and make plans for the next round. Will it be a completely new concept? Exciting surprises? Or even a format revolution? One thing is for sure: we have big ideas and we want to inspire you again! 

Stay tuned - we'll keep you updated and look forward to revealing more soon.

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