Services for startups and entrepreneurs in Hamburg

Setting up business and investing in Hamburg

Do you have a startup, are short of time and need quick, hands-on support? Do you have an exciting business idea and are thinking of founding a company? Would you like to invest and are looking for a secure, promising opportunity? Or would you like to learn more about Hamburg's vibrant startup scene, make contacts and find out what opportunities this city has to offer? Then you should make sure to book a free advisory session with the Hambrug Startup-Unit. In Hamburg, a particularly close-knit network connects you with established companies and stakeholders from academia - the perfect basis for innovative breakthroughs! Explore Hamburg's successful startup community and find out why Hamburg is the ideal place for realising your business venture.
 

Startuip Services als zentrale Anlaufstelle. Zwei Menschen mit einem Laptop und einem Tablet

Startup services: central point of contact 

The Hamburg Startup-Unit is the central contact point for knowledge- and technology-based startups in Hamburg. By bundling various services under the umbrella of Hamburg Invest, Hamburg's rapidly growing startup ecosystem allows you to get expert advice on a wealth of business matters.

Startup Services zu Finanzierung und Support. Pause auf der Dachterasse ein Hamburg

Financing and support

Find out more about our advisory services and discover the wide range of financing options and funding programmes for your startup project in Hamburg.

Startup Services: Besprechung mit Laptos an einem langen Tisch

Startup scene

Discover why Hamburg is the ideal city for your startup: a dynamic business community, first-class networking opportunities and a green, innovative environment await you here.

Logo Startupcity Hamburg, ein Teil der Startup Servicess

Startup City Hamburg

What's new in Hamburg's startup scene? Which events should you not miss out on as a founder, and who advises new entrepreneurs before and after starting up their business? Find suitable investors, get an overview of funding and financing opportunities and learn more about startups, businesses and innovators in the city. Become part of the startup ecosystem and get your business off the ground!

Latest news on startups in Hamburg

Bright pink nextMedia Festival sign with blue geometric logo and blurred person in foreground.

nextMedia Festival shows "AI search is new reality"

nextMedia Festival 2025 shows change in media industry just beginning
Red brick building with large arched windows, graffiti on the lower wall, and cars parked along the street.

"Chamber of Commerce On Tour" of Hamburg's suburbs

New Chamber of Commerce event invites businesses to Zeisehallen in Altona on July 16, 2025
Sänger Cro mit Schuh von Zellerfeld

Zellerfeld R&D produces 3D printed shoes

Zellerfeld R&D now offering niche, digitally-printed shoes for giants like Nike
Eventlocation des Young Makers Festival: Die Factory Hammerbrooklyn. Auf dem Bild zu sehen ist ein heller Raum mit vielen Fenstern, außerdem ein langer Tisch, der aussieht wie eine Rennbahn sich einmal durch den Raum schlängelt und dabei verschiedene Formen annimmt

Young Makers Festival gives insight into starting a business

Young Makers Festival shows path from student to entrepreneur
Senator for Economics and Innovation Melanie Leonhard during her opening speech on the stage, which is highlighted by colorful spotlights

Shaping innovation together

Cross Innovation Day highlights potential of collaboration under theme of "Changing perspectives - shaping the future sustainably"
Mann mit Fahhrrad in U-Bahnhof Elbbrücken

"UITP Summit 2025" underway in Hamburg

Urban mobility tops agenda of Public Transport World Congress in Hamburg (June 15-18, 2025)

Get in touch with us

We advise and inform you on all questions relating to Hamburg's startup programmes, covering e.g. the following:

  • Funding programmes and financial support options
  • Infrastructure and resources available for startups
  • Availability of coworking spaces, suitable startup programmes and further training measures to promote entrepreneurship
  • Establishing contact through direct networking and providing access to events and platforms
  • Increasing your visibility by enabling participation in selected (inter)national trade fairs and conferences
  • Finding co-founders, specialists and talent
  • Market access and internationalisation
  • Current trends and developments in the ecosystem
Ansprechpartner für Startup Services ist die Startup-Unit von Hamburg Invest
Your POINT OF CONTACT

Hamburg Startup-Unit 

+49 40 22 70 19 - 45

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