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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.

Branchenservice Forschung & Innovation. Foto eines Roboters

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

A truck with a pink container is parked among stacked multicoloured shipping containers under a blue sky.
Logistics

Hamburg presents Germany's first logistics strategy 2035

Logistics sector in Hamburg Metropolitan Region to be future-proofed
Two women seated and discussing the Hamburg Metropolitan Region's future as an energy transition hub.
Future Hamburg Talks

Future Hamburg Talks meets Jenne Wendt, Business Location Development Stade

Giving Hamburg Metropolitan Region cutting edge in renewable energy and green hydrogen
Innovative Unternehmen in der Metropolregion Hamburg
Hamburg Metropolitan Region

News briefs from Hamburg Metropolitan Region

Awards, investments and innovations across metropolitan region - from Fehmarn to Soltau, Cuxhaven to Schwerin
Visualisierung des geplanten Innovationszentrums auf dem Beiersdorf Campus. Ein Backsteinbau mit großen Fenstern und begrüntem Dach, umgeben von Grünflächen
Life Science

Beiersdorf investing €139 million in Hamburg branch

Beiersdorf Campus to add innovation centre - more investments in sustainable skin care
Sänger Cro mit Schuh von Zellerfeld
Technology

Zellerfeld R&D produces 3D printed shoes

Zellerfeld R&D now offering niche, digitally-printed shoes for giants like Nike
Blick von oben auf die Expo in der Halle der Handelskammer
Food

Hamburg now an attractive, global food centre

Food Innovation Camp 2025 featured everything from recipes for success to funding schemes
Exterior view of Hamburg Messe + Congress central entrance with a car and people outside.
Mobility

Mobility sector comes together for UITP Summit

Public transport congress unfolds in Hamburg - journey aboard a driverless shuttle
India Week Hamburg 2023: am Hamburger Rathaus hängt die indische Flagge
International

India Week to celebrate Hanseatic-India links

Around 70 events to mark India Week from June 23-29, 2025
Hamburger U-Bahn an der Haltestelle Hafencity
Mobility

Hamburger Hochbahn sets passenger record

More passengers in 2024, increased revenue and investments in infrastructure and fleet

Get in touch with us

Nina Alswede, Key Accounr Managerin, Branchenservice Forschung & Innovation, Hamburg Invest
YOUR POINT OF CONTACT

Nina Alswede

Key Account Manager
Research & Innovation
+49 40 / 227019 - 35

Georg Seeck, Key Account Manager, Branchenservice Industrie / Quartiersmanager Billbrook, Rothenbursort, Hamburg Invest
YOUR POINT OF CONTACT

Georg Seeck

Key Account Manager
Industry / Neighbourhood Manager Billbrook, Rothenburgsort
+49 40 / 227019 - 75

Robert Bojdecki, Key Account Manager, Branchenservice New Work & New Services, Hamburg Invest
YOUR POINT OF CONTACT

Robert Bojdecki

Key Account Manager
New Work & New Services
+49 40 / 227019 - 17

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