Startups

Hamburg has one of the most vibrant startup ecosystems in Germany with around 1.500 startups in areas such as logistics, FinTech, GreenTech and digital health. Initiatives such as Startup City Hamburg, Hamburg Startups and the Plug and Play Tech Hub offer targeted support. In 2025, Hamburg was honoured with the international "Startup Ecosystem Stars Award" – for exemplary administrative services and startup friendliness. The combination of excellent infrastructure, international orientation and high quality of life makes Hamburg particularly attractive for founders and investors. In addition to numerous accelerators and funding programs, the city also offers industry-specific innovation networks – especially in sustainable industries of the future.

🔗 Press releases from Hamburg Business on the topic of startups