Incubator | Seedhouse

PROMOTING TECHNOLOGY
BUILDING THE FUTURE

Our Seedhouse Incubator is designed for technology‑driven startups in the agrifood sector as well as in artificial intelligence. We support startups in developing innovative foundational technologies on their path to market readiness—projects that often require longer development cycles. We provide the space and resources needed to transfer visionary ideas from research into real‑world economic application.

Selected startups receive intensive support through hands‑on coaching and individualized mentoring, including strategic guidance and access to a strong network of experts and shareholders. Our goal is to accompany technology‑driven founding teams on their journey from research and development to a scalable business, while fostering connections to industry, academia, and policymakers. In addition, startups can apply for financial support from NBank amounting to €180,000 (RIS3) or €300,000 (STEP Regulation). Potential STEP compliance is already taken into account during the startup selection process.

Time, depth, and technological excellence are at the core of our approach. The Seedhouse Incubator provides startups with the solid foundation they need to successfully and sustainably establish their innovations in the market.

For our
founders

Period

Up to 18 months of individual support on site or digitally for HTI-teams.

Tailor-made suit

Status quo analysis with a customized support plan based on it, as well as individual consulting and mentoring opportunities.

Network

Identification of blind spots and support in the search for strategic partners.

Integration into a network with numerous alumni startups.

Workshops

We offer regular workshops on topics relevant to start-ups, as well as participation in events and trade fairs.

House

Our coworking space offers the opportunity to use office workspaces and engage in conversation with other founders directly on site.

Hammer

We offer a fully equipped workshop including technologies for developing initial prototypes.

Our
HTI startups

We are shaping the future together!

Zalion develops AI agents for procurement teams that fully automate manual processes across the entire source-to-pay cycle.

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.

Cerryx is developing a new generation of microbial feed additives for agriculture and other animal applications.

rain2soil develops autonomous precision irrigation systems for professional agriculture. Our solution, rainbutler, significantly reduces water, energy, and labor requirements while simultaneously increasing yields and crop quality. The focus is on scalable, practical technology for climate-resilient agriculture.

We protect your data and business operations from cyber threats with patented physical airlock technology.

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

Veclin develops functional heme through natural fermentation as an ingredient to enhance the taste and color of plant-based meat alternatives.

CWO automates incoming orders end to end: using customer- and product-specific knowledge, we process orders fully automatically—from email all the way into the ERP system.

SLS is rethinking drip irrigation – the vision: to completely reimagine the logistics in a smart, new way and drastically reduce the labor involved in installation and removal.

Prefiro is pioneering the automation of selective harvesting in over 50 % of vegetable cultivation through modular, cost-efficient robotic units.

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

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

VoiceLine is the voice AI platform for field sales and service teams that captures customer interactions on the go, automates administrative workflows, synchronizes data directly into the CRM, and transforms field information into proprietary market intelligence.

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.

ONE WARE automates AI development and enables the creation of customized AI models in seconds, even without AI expertise, tailored to specific hardware and applications.

atmo is a comparison platform for farmers that brings transparency to a fragmented market for climate mitigation and adaptation solutions. Farmers receive tailored transformation roadmaps, pre-vetted solutions, and independent financing advice.

our
partners

Agrotech Valley Forum

Das Agrotech Valley Forum e.V. dient als Netzwerk für herstellerübergreifende, vorwettbewerbliche Forschungszusammenarbeit im nordwestdeutschen Wirtschaftsraum.

DFKI

Das Deutsche Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz betreibt anwendungsorientierte Spitzenforschung im Bereich KI am Standort Osnabrück.

dil

The DIL develops sustainable and efficient solutions for process technologies and new product developments for the food sector.

Hochschule Osnabrück

Die Hochschule Osnabrück unterstützt technologieorientierte Gründungen mit angewandter Forschung, Transferformaten und regionaler Vernetzung.

Scalehouse Capital

Scalehouse Capital ist ein Frühphasen-Investor mit Fokus auf technologiegetriebene Geschäftsmodelle im mittelständisch geprägten Raum.

Universität Osnabrück

Die Universität Osnabrück stärkt mit KI- und Gründungsexpertise gezielt DeepTech-Innovationen und Hightech-Startups in der Region.

Frequently asked questions
What you should know

What is the HTI programme?

With the HTI funding, the state of Lower Saxony supports six incubator operators that assist startups across various industry sectors. Founders have the opportunity to be accepted into one of the HTI programs and can additionally benefit from a complementary funding program that provides financial support.

The Seedhouse Incubator combines Lower Saxony’s strengths in the agricultural and food industries with pioneering technologies such as AI. It targets technology-oriented startups working on innovative foundational technologies that, due to their complexity, require longer development cycles.

Do I get financial support?

The requirement is acceptance into our Seedhouse Incubator. Startups can then additionally apply for financial support from NBank — either €180,000 under the RIS3 program or €300,000 under the STEP regulation.

How can I apply for the HTI?

Simply fill out our application form and upload your pitch deck. If the jury selects you among the top 15, you will receive an invitation to our Pitch Day.

Do I need to have already founded my company to join the program?

At the time of application, you do not need to have established your company yet. However, your company should be founded by the time you join the Seedhouse Incubator at the latest. Additionally, to receive financial support from NBank, you must provide proof of a registered office in Lower Saxony.

Where does the programme take place?

The Seedhouse Incubator is based in Osnabrück. However, many formats and content are offered remotely, so you don’t necessarily need to be on site. If you are nearby, you are of course welcome to use our coworking facilities. In general, it’s up to you to decide from where you want to work.

What is expected of us?

There’s one thing we expect from you above all: commitment and passion for your startup! With us, you can truly bring your idea to life. Of course, you should also take part in workshops or 1:1 sessions — but only in the areas that are genuinely relevant to you and your startup.

Are there any costs associated with participation?

No, the Seedhouse program is free of charge! We provide you with coaching, mentoring, and consulting services. We can also support you with hardware. Our support services are only de minimis relevant, so you should have a de minimis budget available. Our services are also only subject to sales tax. However, you can reclaim the sales tax from your tax office, so there are no costs for you.