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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.

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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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Creative

Indiecon independent publishing festival opens its doors

Publishers of digital, analogue and hybrid publications meet in Oberhafen from September 5-7, 2025
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Sciences

€3.9 million for high-tech aviation projects in Hamburg

Green Aviation Technologies II scheme funding five projects
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Mobility

First driverless Holon shuttle in Hamburg

Hamburg advancing driverless public transport - test operations in late summer
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Sustainability

Circular cities - rethinking construction, transport and energy use

What defines a circular city and what best practices are there in Hamburg? Hamburg News spoke to Professor Kerstin Kuchta about valuing resources in future
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Companies

More co-operation needed for innovations

New study highlights need for collaborations between established companies and startups - identifies obstacles and opportunities
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Creative

"OK, America?" podcast wins Scoop Award 2025

Prize to be presented during Scoopcamp - other items on agenda of September conference
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Startups

Startup City Highlights

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

Tesa and Zeiss to turn windscreens into displays

Displays to appear on windscreen in future - Tesa and Zeiss to launch hologram technology on market
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Hamburg Metropolitan Region

News briefs from Hamburg Metropolitan Region

Awards, investments and innovations across metropolitan region - from Fehmarn to Soltau, Cuxhaven to Schwerin

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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