Hamburg Business: Your partner for all business matters

The hamburg-business.com portal is the main online resource for all business stakeholders, startups and investors. Hamburg Business is the right place for you if you would like to find out more about Hamburg and the Hamburg Metropolitan Region as an innovative business location or are looking for quick, hands-on help and support from professional contacts.

Whether you are looking for commercial space, startup-related information or funding opportunities - we create transparency and connect you with the right partner for your request.

Your portal for doing business in Hamburg 

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Hamburg AS AN INNOVATION LOCATION

Future Hamburg

You've come to the right place if you're looking to explore the exciting innovation landscape of Hamburg and the Hamburg Metropolitan Region or need a helping hand when entering one of the region's innovative ecosystems. 

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RelocatION, expanSION & TRANSFORMATION

Commercial real estate

Hamburg Invest's Real Estate Services team supports companies wishing to relocate, expand or transform their business in Hamburg - helping them to build their future success.

Hamburg Business: Zwei Geschäftsleute in der Hamburger Speicherstadt: Hamburg Invest ist die zentrale Anlaufstelle fpr alle Unternehmen, die im Wirtschaftsraum Hamburg investieren wollen
ALWAYS CLOSE TO YOUR NEEDS

One-stop agency for investment

We are the central point of contact for all companies wishing to invest, expand, restructure, relocate or set up business in the Hamburg economic region.

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KEEPING UP to date WITH BUSINESS NEWS

News from the Hamburg Metropolitan Region

Hamburg News is an indispensable resource for anyone wishing to know what is and will be important in Hamburg's business community. The Hamburg News editorial team reports on exciting trends and relevant events, supplying you with insights, industry reports and stories.

Why is Hamburg the right location?

Business news from Hamburg and the Hamburg Metropolitan Region

Container ship CMA CGM Don Giovanni docked at Terminal Burchardkai with cranes unloading cargo at dusk.

More infrastructure for alternative marine fuels in Hamburg

Waltershof now "bunker-ready" for LNG and methanol
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Apply now now for Cross Innovation Lab

Collaboration with creatives in Hamburg for more corporate innovation - deadline on September 30, 2025
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€40 million for tourism on Neuwerk island

More and more residents leaving isle - Hamburg investing in tourism and the Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park
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News briefs from Hamburg Metropolitan Region

Awards, investments and innovations across metropolitan region - from Fehmarn to Soltau, Cuxhaven to Schwerin
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A look at worldwide mega trends

Trendone's Trend Universe 2026 consists of 18 mega trends, 150 macro trends and over 60,000 micro trends - Hamburg News presents select trends and best practices
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Discover hideaways during "Days of Industrial Culture"

Festival underway in Hamburg Metropolitan Region from September 27-28-2, 2025
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Busy summer traffic at Hamburg Airport

Around 2.2 million passengers travelled from Hamburg Airport this summer - demand high until late October
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Rising demand for Humanilog's balloon system

Successful test of hydrogen-powered rescue system - independent operations in 2026
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DESY welcomes 100 global students this summer

Insight into cutting-edge research at DESY's branches as well as career guidance for next generation
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Startup City Highlights

Top news and reports from Hamburg's startup ecosystem - deadlines for applications

Hamburg's topics of the future

Cities play a crucial role in tackling some of the biggest challenges of our time. Hamburg is one of the most liveable cities in Europe and a magnet for companies, investors, startups and talent, making it the perfect place to put ideas into practice. Below you can find Hamburg's focal topics.

Press Service 

Additional resources on Hamburg as a business location

Upcoming dates and events

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Event

Northern German Real Estate Day NIT

Hamburg, Germany, 25 September 2025

The Northern German Real Estate Day NIT congress takes place annually. Once again this year, you can expect an inspiring congress program on 3 stages with cutting-edge presentations and practical workshops for estate agents, property managers and experts.

 

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Event

Efficient buildings conference

Hamburg, Germany, 29 September 2025

Efficient Buildings is a well-established event in northern Germany among trade visitors and exhibitors and offers you the best possible training and networking options every year.

 

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Exhibition

Expo Real 2025

Munic, Germany, 6 – 8 October 2025

Every year since 1998, EXPO REAL has played host to the entire real estate industry for three days in October. As the largest trade fair for real estate and investment in Europe, EXPO REAL in Munich offers ideal conditions for efficient networking.

 

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Event

Specialist property congress

Dusseldorf, Germany, 13 – 14 November 2025

Refurbishment, digitalization, financing, new business models and political requirements are key topics that are redefining the sector. Discuss the latest trends, solutions and strategies to successfully meet the challenges of this dynamic market.

 

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Event

Euroforum Annual Conference - The logistics property

Cologne, Germany, 27 – 28 January 2026

At this annual industry kick-off event, all the relevant players in the logistics real estate sector come together to discuss current topics. This time, the theme is “Strategy instead of hype: logistics real estate in the reality check 2026.”

 

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Exhibition

MIPIM 2026

Cannes, France, 9 – 13 March 2026

Since 1990, this 4-day event with at least 20,000 participants from 80 countries and 19,300 m² of exhibition space has been the leading international real estate trade fair where influential players from all areas of the international real estate industry meet.

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Exhibition

polis CONVENTION

Düsseldorf, Germany, 6 – 7 May 2026

The polis CONVENTION is an annual trade fair for project and urban development that takes place at the Böhler area and is accompanied by a congress. In addition to project ideas and developments, the focus is on a different trade fair theme each year. 

 

Reasons for doing business in Hamburg

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