Food Campus Berlin

What Food Campus Berlin does

Food Campus Berlin is a Berlin-based food innovation hub operated by Artprojekt Nature & Nutrition GmbH, a subsidiary of the Artprojekt group (founded 1985). The company was established in 2020 and operates approximately 40,000 sqm of physical space in Berlin Charlottenburg comprising 15,000 sqm of semi-glazed food production facilities, 15,000 sqm of office and lab space, 8,000 sqm of startup ecosystem space, and 2,000 sqm of event and showroom areas. It also runs Food Campus Digital, a virtual campus platform extending the ecosystem to a 10,000+ member global community, and operates the Food Campus Academy for continuing education. Its core technology is physical infrastructure (production facilities, show kitchens, test kitchens, sensory laboratory) combined with three specialized competence centers — the Smart Protein Hub (with WISTA and the City of Berlin), the Robotics & AI Hub, and the Personalized Nutrition Hub — built into a LEED Platinum-certified building.

The company generates revenue through three streams: rental of production, office, lab, and shared office spaces on a monthly subscription basis; event hosting including conferences, summits, and webtalks with attendance fees and sponsorships; and community membership and academy services on a subscription basis. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated on inquiry. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, combining direct outreach for space rentals, a 50+ partner referral network spanning universities (HTW Berlin, DHBW, ZHAW), industry associations (ProVeg, Nutrition Hub, VDK), corporates (Transgourmet, Mérieux NutriSciences), and media partners (EatSmarter, dfv Mediengruppe, NewMeat), supported by content marketing through a monthly newsletter, LinkedIn, the Food Campus Magazine, and the annual Top 5 Food Trends report. The campus serves three primary customer segments — food startups and scale-ups seeking modern production facilities, established food corporates seeking innovation acceleration, and research institutions and universities seeking industry connections — with 1,500+ food professionals reported onsite.

Strategically, Food Campus Berlin positions itself around four thematic pillars (Smart Proteins, Personalized Nutrition, Circular Economy, and Robotics/AI) and pursues ecosystem-building through publications such as the Berlin Food Ecosystem Map and the Top 30 Changemaker in Food & Planetary Health initiative. The company is privately held by the Artprojekt group, has no disclosed funding rounds, and operates at modest scale with 13 employees at the Food Campus level against a group headcount of approximately 150.

Name

Food Campus Berlin

Legal name

Artprojekt Nature & Nutrition GmbH

Website

https://foodcampus.berlin

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Food Campus Berlin is a 40,000 sqm food innovation hub in Berlin operated by Artprojekt Nature & Nutrition GmbH, renting production, office, and lab space to food startups, corporates, and research institutions while running a virtual campus platform, three specialized competence centers, and a content and events program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Innovation Hub / Co-working Space

NAICS

Special Food Services (7223), Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets (722514)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Dining & Meal Plan Coordination (In-Hall/Adjacent) (EDAEAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nutrition, Dietary Management & Allergen/Accommodation Services (EDALADAJ), Cafeteria, Kitchen & Foodservice Equipment (Serving Lines, Refrigeration, Smallwares) (EDAEAIAJ)

Keywords

• Food innovation hub
• Co-working spaces
• Food production facilities
• Innovation ecosystem
• Event venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Rental: Food Campus Berlin generates revenue primarily through renting production spaces, office spaces, lab facilities, and shared office spaces to food-related startups, companies, and research institutions.
2. Event Hosting: The campus hosts events, conferences, webtalks, and summits that generate revenue through attendance fees and sponsorship.
3. Community Membership & Services: Digital Food Campus community membership and access to competence centers, networking events, and academy offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Food Campus Berlin operates a ~40,000 sqm physical innovation hub in Berlin that rents semi-glazed food production facilities, offices, lab spaces, shared workspaces, show kitchens, test kitchens, and event venues to food startups, established companies, research institutions, and universities. It complements the physical campus with the Food Campus Digital virtual platform, the Food Campus Academy for continuing education, and three specialized competence centers (Smart Protein Hub, Robotics & AI Hub, Personalized Nutrition Hub) focused on Smart Proteins, Personalized Nutrition, Circular Economy, and Robotics/AI.

Product overview

Food Campus Berlin is an innovation hub for the future of nutrition operating as a hybrid physical-virtual platform. The core offering includes physical rental spaces (production facilities, offices, labs, shared workspaces, event venues) spanning approximately 40,000 sqm combined with a digital platform (Food Campus Digital/Virtual Campus) providing virtual access to webtalks, publications, and community networking. The portfolio includes specialized Competence Centers (Smart Protein Hub, Robotics & KI Hub, Personalized Nutrition Hub), the Food Campus Academy for continuing education, and published research outputs including the annual Changemaker Report, Berlin Food Ecosystem Map, and Food Trends reports. Events serve as networking platforms connecting startups, corporates, scientists, and policymakers. The campus focuses on four strategic themes: Smart Proteins, Personalized Nutrition, Circular Economy, and Robotics/AI.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smart Protein Hub: Innovation and startup center for smart proteins, operated in partnership with WISTA and the City of Berlin
• Robotik & KI Hub
• Personalized Nutrition Hub
• Food Campus Digital
• Food Campus Akademie

Quantifiable outcome

• The campus brings together food professionals from startups, corporates, and research institutions in one location
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HTW BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHochschule für Wirtschaft und Technik Berlin - scientific partner providing research collaboration and student talent access
• DHBW (Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual university with food management program - partner in research and education initiatives including the Nutrition Dialogue Congress
• ZHAW (ZHAW Wädenswil / Campus Future of Food)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss university partner for food innovation - collaboration on education, research and development, and translation into innovative products and services
• BalProcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWorking together on education about alternative protein solutions and technologies to advance food system transformation. Part of the advisory board.
• MMM-ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission to connect people, inspire with impulses, think and feel the future. Partner in bringing Planetary Health to the food industry through joint events and community building. Advisory board member.
• TransgourmetcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFoodservice distributor partner collaborating on events and projects including plant-based training for chefs and joint food waste reduction initiatives
• NewMeatcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner organizing events including the innovate! Zukunftsdialog conference. Partner in promoting alternative protein innovations.
• Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und TechnologiecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial economic development partner of the City of Berlin, co-organizing events like Berlin Brandenburg Food Technology conference and the Berlin Food Ecosystem Map initiative
• FutureFoodCo (formerly Kitchentown)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the F&B Innovation Summit bringing together food innovators, corporates, and new industry players
• Food Harbour HamburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Future of Food initiative, collaborating on innovation summits and sharing mutual expertise on food industry developments
• Food Innovation CampcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual innovation camp with 1300+ visitors - co-organizer of Food Innovation Dinner bringing together actors from two food innovation locations. Campus Berlin is network partner.
• Nutrition HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal platform for nutrition experts in Germany, partner in ensuring the future of food is not only sustainable but also healthy through joint webtalks and events
• ProVeg GermanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in plant-based food advocacy and education, including the New Food Conference and alternative protein awareness. Executive Director Matthias Rohra serves on advisory board.
• ProjectTogether / Farm-Food-ClimatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of ProjectTogether's charitable organization working on food system transformation. Joint project on implementing Planetary Health Diet in communal catering.
• Institute of Culinary ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner viewing gastronomy as a key driver for food system transformation. Sees gastronomy as the link between theory and practice.
• VDK (Verband der Köche Deutschlands)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project with Food Campus and Transgourmet to integrate plant-based topics into chef training and education
• EatSmartercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner and co-organizer of the Top 30 Changemaker initiative. Partner in food trend reporting and content creation.
• dfv MediengruppecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of Top 30 Changemaker initiative in Food & Planetary Health alongside EatSmarter
• WISTA / Stadt Berlin (Smart Protein Hub)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in operating the Smart Protein Innovation and Startup Center, providing access to Berlin's innovation infrastructure
• AgriFood AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the network of AgriFood networks including associations, hubs, accelerators, incubators & promoters in the DACH region focused on food system transformation
• Impact Hub BerlinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInnovation hub partner providing coworking and startup support ecosystem connections

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Food Harbour Hamburg: Food innovation hub in Hamburg, Germany providing co-working and production infrastructure for food startups. Directly comparable as a German food innovation hub targeting similar startup and corporate tenants with physical and digital offerings.
• Foodvalley: Dutch food innovation ecosystem based in Wageningen, connecting companies, research institutes, and government to accelerate food system transition. Comparable as a coordinated food innovation hub with public-private partnerships and academic-industry co-location.
• FutureFoodCo (formerly Kitchentown): Food innovation startup hub and co-organizer of the F&B Innovation Summit with Food Campus Berlin. Direct peer in food innovation ecosystem with shared event and community initiatives targeting alt-protein and food tech startups.
• Wageningen Campus: Food and nutrition research campus anchored by Wageningen University & Research, hosting food and agri-food startups and corporates. Comparable as a specialized food innovation campus with academic and industry co-location in a focused food science hub.
• Food Innovation Camp: Annual food innovation event with 1,300+ visitors; network partner with Food Campus Berlin. Direct peer in food innovation community building and event-driven tenant engagement across the DACH region.

Broad incumbents

• Industrious: Premium flexible office provider serving enterprise clients. Comparable as a coworking and flexible office operator, though focused on traditional office rather than specialized food production facilities.
• WeWork: Global coworking giant offering flexible office space across major cities. Comparable as a coworking operator with hybrid physical-virtual offerings, though at vastly greater scale and broader industry focus.
• Mindspace: European coworking and flexible office provider with strong presence in Germany. Comparable as a coworking operator serving similar enterprise and SMB tenants in Berlin and other German cities.
• Impact Hub Berlin: Innovation hub network in Berlin providing co-working and impact-focused programming. Comparable as a Berlin-based innovation hub with overlapping coworking model, sustainability focus, and event programming for impact-driven communities.

Emerging players

• EIT Food: European food innovation network backed by the EU, connecting startups, corporates, and research institutions. Comparable as a food innovation ecosystem builder with overlapping mission, stakeholder base, and sustainability focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foodcampus-berlin

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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