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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.

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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Startups

Startup City Highlights

Top monthly reports from Hamburg's startup ecosystem
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Future Hamburg Talks

Future Hamburg Talk meets Dr Arwen Cross, European XFEL

Experiencing research in European XFEL's Lighthouse Visitor Centre - Dr Arwen Cross, Co-ordinator, in conversation
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Culture

Hamburg gets "House of Digital World"

Meeting point in downtown Hamburg to feature wide-ranging educational and leisure activities - planning underway
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Sustainability

More cooperation needed, KLIMAready survey finds

Association of seven Hamburg clusters present survey's findings - highlight risks to sustainability and climate change
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Exhibition

Internorga to highlight future of catering industry

Hamburg to host leading trade fair for out-of-home market from March 14-18, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence

AI to improve storm surge forecasts

Researchers at University of Hamburg predicting frequency and height of storm surges
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Guest commentary

"We are bringing diversity to big OMR stages"

Isabelle Gardt, Managing Director and OMR's Head of Marketing, highlights importance of female leadership, diversity and equality
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Creative

Hamburg's Short Film Festival now Germany's fairest

40 years of short films - Ver.di presents Fair Festival Award
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Innovation

EUR 1 million for social innovations as part of #UpdateHamburg 2025

Ministry of Economics and Innovation providing funds - deadline for applications to IFB Hamburg on March 28

Get in touch with us

YOUR POINT OF CONTACT

Nina Alswede

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

YOUR POINT OF CONTACT

Georg Seeck

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

YOUR POINT OF CONTACT

Robert Bojdecki

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

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