Hans-Henning Schuur

COO & Head of Partnerschips

RootCamp GmbH

Hannover, Germany

I bridge agri-food, policy & innovation—driving transformation by connecting stakeholders, building networks & creating impact in the bioeconomy

My organisation

RootCamp GmbH

RootCamp GmbH

Association/Agency/Cluster

Hannover, Germany

RootCamp is an AgriFood and Bioeconomy innovation hub that has been disrupting the AgTech value chain since 2020. RootCamp's mission is to bridge the innovation gaps between impact-driven startups and corporates by providing financing, expertise, and network. We offer an acceleration program to startups to reach investor readiness. We connect startups and corporates to catalyze economically viable pilot projects. We foster the growth of ecosystems through dedicated projects and assist corporate innovation and venture clienting. Since September 2024, RootCamp is part of the nationwide Digital Hub Initiative (de:hub) of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK). The “Agrifood Osnabrück-Hannover” aims to achieve a sustainable and digital transformation of the global agricultural and food industry.
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About me

I bring a strong background in agri-food policy, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration. With a degree in agricultural sciences, I’ve worked in political consulting with a focus on agriculture, environment, and climate – gaining a deep understanding of how policy shapes transformation.

In economic development, I supported innovation and network-building as Deputy Managing Director of a regional agri-food organization, with a focus on alternative proteins and value chain development. I also contribute at the European level as a member of the EU CAP Network Focus Group on new plant-based protein sources.

I focus on building meaningful partnerships and turning innovation into real, scalable transformation – always with the goal of delivering value for companies and the agri-food and bioeconomy sectors.

As COO & Head of Partnership at RootCamp in Hannover, I take a leading role in expanding strategic partnerships and strengthening our innovation ecosystem. My mission is to connect startups, corporates, and key stakeholders to drive impactful collaboration and long-term sector transformation.

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Skills

  • Stakeholder Management
  • networking
  • Innovative Thinking
  • consulting
  • Bridge-building mindset
  • Government Relations

Interests

  • agriculture
  • bioeconomy
  • innovation
  • Transformation
  • Food