You want to build your startup in Hamburg or take it to the next level? Startup City Hamburg is your central hub for everything you need to get there. Latest startup news, stories and events, the right funding programmes and financing options for every stage – plus direct connections to the right people and organisations in the ecosystem. All in one place, always up to date and relevant to you.
Funding & support for your Hamburg startup
Get a full overview of funding opportunities, investors, and networking in Hamburg's startup scene — from key facts and figures to the latest funding programmes and investor contacts. > Find funding support
In addition to helpful services and functions, Startup City Hamburg also offers the latest news and events on the startup scene. Read all about the most successful startups and the must-see events for founders and entrepreneurs.
> Discover startup news & events for founders
Navigate Hamburg's startup ecosystem – with the right guides
Hamburg's startup scene is growing – and so are the opportunities, touchpoints and decisions that come with it. The Startup City Hamburg Guides are your free, neutral first point of contact: for clarity, the right connections and reliable support – from your first idea through to your growth phase. We help you navigate the ecosystem with purpose and focus on what truly matters for your next step.
Meet the team
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Team leadSvenja Lassen
Head of Startup Services
Your contact person for:
> strategic issues
> general inquiriesWrite me at: lassen@innovationsstarter.com
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editorial teamAndrea Rohmann
Head of Editorial Team
Your contact person for:
> News & events
> Startup stories
> content cooperationsWrite me at: redaktion@startupcity.hamburg
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editorial teamAlex Rode
Content Manager / Operations Lead
Your contact person for:
> User generated content
> Website content
> Technical issues
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editorial teamJaqueline Heemann
Content Manager & Creator
Your contact person for:
> Newsletter
> Video content
> LinkedInWrite me at: redaktion@startupcity.hamburg
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marketing & eventsJens Breimaier
Project Manager
Your contact person for:
> Co-operations
> Customer data
> Marketing
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guidanceRicarda Rattay
Interim Project Lead & Startup Guide
Your contact person for:
> General startup guidance (international)
> Advice on support and financing options
Write me at: beratung@startupcity.hamburg
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guidanceYu Chen
Project Manager & Startup Guide
Your contact person for:
> General startup guidance (local)
> Advice on support and financing options
Write me at: beratung@startupcity.hamburg
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guidanceSarah Meyn
Project Manager & Startup Guide
Your contact person for:
> General startup guidance (national)
> Advice on support and financing options
Write me at: beratung@startupcity.hamburg
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guidanceVeronika Reichboth
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Startup City Hamburg: the central hub for founding, funding & growth
Startup City Hamburg is the go-to platform for founders in Hamburg - bundling all essential info, services, and resources in one place. Discover funding programmes, financing options, news and events, inspiring stories and further support. Create a startup profile, post free job listings, and boost your visibility with talents, partners, and investors — laying the foundation for sustainable growth in Hamburg's startup ecosystem.
Personal startup consulting: expert guidance from day one
Hamburg's experienced Startup Guides support founders with hands-on advice tailored to their individual goals. In personal consultations, they connect you with the right funding options, programmes, and networks - helping you plan your next steps, build key contacts, and position your startup strategically within Hamburg's ecosystem.
Startup City Hamburg is funded by the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg through the Ministry of Economics, Labour and Innovation (BWAI). Technical implementation and editorial content are managed by IFB Innovationsstarter GmbH. For editorial topics or questions, feel free to reach out to our team at redaktion@startupcity.hamburg.