GARDENA gardenaward 2022

The GARDENA gardenaward

The unique award for entrepreneurs of the gardening world!
Since 2019 the gardenaward strives to find and reward the most innovative and dedicated entrepreneurs who want to define the future of gardening.
This year´s topic: smart gardening
In 2022, we look for entrepreneurs, who want to facilitate gardening with their individual idea, business case or product.
You can apply no matter if you already founded your startup, work on your idea at your university or if it is your passion project.

Apply here until April 24, 2022

To the press release

What´s in it for you?

1^st Place: 5000€ cash price and a surprise for your own garden

2^nd Place: 3000€ cash price

3^rdPlace: 2000€ cash price

The spoga+gafa will sponsor an additional price for the best logistics solution.

Are you ready...

Pitch your idea in front of our jury and interested visitors

Connect with other founders and companies of the gardening world

Experience a unique live event at the world´s largest garden and lifestyle fair

Application and process

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The gardenaward finalists 2021

1st place: meine ernte (Germany)

The startup offers ready-planted vegetable gardens for rent throughout Germany. Water, gardening tools & advice are included – for many full harvest baskets.

2nd place: Zwopr (Germany)

The platform encourages the sense of community in groups, for example gardeners, who, as a matter of course, are looking for the cohesion and help among each other.

3rd place: Nooka Space (Romania)

The world's first network of smart proximity office spaces designed for people who work remotely. Empowering you to be more productive, focused, and creative in a dedicated, smart, and affordable home office.

Sustainability award: Spawnfoam (Portugal)

The company develops biocomposites, whose main applications are completely natural and biodegradable plant pots and carriers.