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The second-largest city in the world's fourth-largest economy, a leading port location, the seat of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, the birthplace of Nivea and Montblanc, an Airbus production site, and a city on the water with a high quality of life: Hamburg is all of this and so much more.

Hamburg Invest supports research-based, innovative companies with comprehensive industry services and support, facilitating e.g. networking across business, science and administration. Our industry services provide comprehensive advice for both existing companies and those interested in relocating to Hamburg. Get in touch with us and benefit from our customised services.

Research & innovation

In Hamburg, excellent research translates into innovation. With its renowned universities, prestigious research institutes and state-of-the-art technology, Hamburg is a dynamic hub of science and progress that drives innovation across various fields and sectors. A traditional commercial hub, Hamburg has also evolved as a centre of knowledge, which is reflected in the excellence status of the University of Hamburg, which, together with Hamburg research partners such as DESY, stands for cutting-edge research.

Branchenservice Industrie:  Hamburg profitiert von den vielen Wasserwegen

Centre of industry

Hamburg's industry sector is closely linked to the maritime economy, starting with the import and processing of raw materials. Companies such as Aurubis, Montblanc and Steinway pianos are setting global standards. Airbus and others are leaders in the aviation industry, while NXP Semiconductors dominate the semiconductor manufacturing market. Mechanical engineering companies such as Dolmar and Jungheinrich are also highly prominent. The port of Hamburg is Germany's largest transhipment centre for various goods, making Hamburg the centre of the food industry.

Branchenservice New Work & New Services: Fünf Menschen bei einem Meeting mit Laptops an einem langen Tisch

New Work & New Services

As an innovative city, Hamburg embraces the concept of New Work. With inspiring coworking spaces, promising startups and a strong culture of flexibility and collaboration, Hamburg is a driving force for the future of work. Creative ideas are born and realised here, strengthening the economy and attracting talent from around the globe. Hamburg promotes New Work approaches and is thus shaping the future of work.
The New Services sector in Hamburg is particularly strong in the areas of financial technology (fintech) services and property technology (proptech) services.

Latest news on innovation, industry and New Work

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Artificial Intelligence

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Hamburg Metropolitan Region

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Mobility

Hamburg gets depot for autonomous shuttles

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Creative

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Digitalisation

Hamburg honoured for digital urban planning

Geospatial World's excellence award for 3D project planners to the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing
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Startups

Startup City Highlights

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Nina Alswede

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Research & Innovation
+49 40 / 227019 - 35

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Industry / Neighbourhood Manager Billbrook, Rothenburgsort
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Key Account Manager
New Work & New Services
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