Our platform focuses on turning AgTech and FoodTech challenges into prototypes – all against the impressive backdrop of a DLG trade fair.
For companies: Present your current digitalization challenges in the agricultural and food tech sector and receive individual innovative solutions from startups.
For startups: Compete in a professional hackathon, a startup competition where you can show off your skills. The best solution, presented, will be rewarded with an order – the focus is on practical results.
DLG.prototype.club is more than just a platform. It acts as a hub for constructive dialog, problem solving, and innovation in agricultural and food technology. Be part of this moving force and shape the future with DLG.prototype.club.
Our platform focuses on turning AgTech and FoodTech challenges into prototypes
– all against the impressive backdrop of a DLG trade fair.
For companies: Present your current digitalization challenges in the agricultural and food tech sector and receive individual innovative solutions from startups.
For startups: Compete in a professional hackathon, a startup competition where you can show off your skills. The best solution, presented, will be rewarded with an order – the focus is on practical results.
DLG.prototype.club is more than just a platform. It acts as a hub for constructive dialog, problem solving, and innovation in agricultural and food technology. Be part of this moving force and shape the future with DLG.prototype.club.
Background
Modern agricultural machinery operates on increasingly complex terrain, yet most path-planning systems are still based on 2D maps. By integrating a third dimension, entirely new optimization opportunities arise. For example, fuel consumption, working time, machine stability, erosion, etc. can be optimized during path planning.
Challenge
Design an algorithm that determines the optimal path planning of the entire field through a terrain (considering e.g. fuel consumption). The following setup and information should be considered:
The solution should include a visualization of the computed paths and key metrics (e.g., fuel consumption, working time, total distance) and demonstrate in a live setup that it also works with new field data or different machine configurations.
Award
The top solution can expect a follow-up contract.
26.10.2025
30.10.2025 11:00
10.11.2025
10.11.2025
Background
Modern agricultural machinery operates on increasingly complex terrain, yet most path-planning systems are still based on 2D maps. By integrating a third dimension, entirely new optimization opportunities arise. For example, fuel consumption, working time, machine stability, erosion, etc. can be optimized during path planning.
Challenge
Design an algorithm that determines the optimal path planning of the entire field through a terrain (considering e.g. fuel consumption). The following setup and information should be considered:
The solution should include a visualization of the computed paths and key metrics (e.g., fuel consumption, working time, total distance) and demonstrate in a live setup that it also works with new field data or different machine configurations.
Award
The top solution can expect a follow-up contract.
Schedule
26.10.2025
30.10.2025 11:00
10.11.2025
10.11.2025
Following the successful launch at IAA MOBILITY 2025, we are continuing the series of Startup Factory Masterclasses – this time with a focus on AgTech & Life Science.
Under the motto “Startup Factories – Driving Innovation in AgTech & Life Science,” we bring together leading innovation players: Startup Factories, Corporate Innovation Hubs, and Accelerators.
The session centers around a guided exchange with selected industry partners at AGRITECHNICA, who will present their current innovation needs, ongoing projects, and collaboration experiences.
The goal: to explore how Startup Factories, Corporate Innovation Hubs, and Accelerators can accelerate the transformation of the AgTech & Life Science sectors – through scalable, practical solutions.
13:30 – 13:45
Welcome & Introduction
Opening by DLG.prototype.club
Introduction to the Startup Factory Masterclass concept
13:45 – 15:30
Guided Tour to Industry Partners
Exclusive insights from selected companies at AGRITECHNICA
15:30 – 16:00
Wrap-Up & Networking at the Booth
Exchange, next steps & networking opportunities
Agriculture is entering a new era of software definded agricultural technology.
To stay resilient and competitive, the sector needs space for fast, hands-on innovation – beyond slow and siloed development cycles.
digital.tractor offers an open environment for everyone who wants to turn ideas into real, digital solutions that make a difference in the field – powered by DLG, digital.auto, and prototype.club.
Discover the highlights of ANUGA FoodTec 2024 and be part oft the DLG.prototype.club journey to revolutionize the dairy industry.
Discover the highlights of EuroTier / EnergyDecentral 2022 and be part oft the DLG.prototype.club journey with impressive challenges.
Discover the highlights of Agritechnica 2023 and be part oft the DLG.prototype.club journey with impressive challenges.
