Hamburg and Boston are comparable in many respects. Both cities are major port metropolises of a similar size and combine economic strength with a long tradition as international centres of trade and innovation. In addition to their role as cultural and scientific centres, they have diverse industries that are an important basis for growth and employment. At the same time, both cities are dynamically developing into centres for start-ups, innovation and entrepreneurship. This is complemented by internationally recognised academic institutions, which make a decisive contribution to the attractiveness of the locations.
These parallels give rise to many points of contact for future cooperation. These include, in particular, urban development and future strategies, renewable industries, flood protection, the promotion of start-ups and the establishment of innovation and technology companies. Other relevant fields include research and development in the areas of artificial intelligence, life sciences, healthcare and biotechnology as well as financial innovations.
These topics illustrate the numerous overlaps between Hamburg and Boston and open up prospects for close cooperation in business, science and society.
