Support Programmes for Hamburg’s Startups

The qualification program offers knowledge and methods for start-up advisors. The foundation course is aimed at basic training, while an advanced course allows for more in-depth training.

At AI.STARTUP.HUB Hamburg AI start-ups from the entire northern German region will find their innovative growth port. The Hub is a cooperation of Hamburg Innovation GmbH, Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg (ARIC), AI for Hamburg (AI.Hamburg), Exponential Innovation Institute, Machine Learning in Engineering (TUHH) und German Accelerator.

The Airbus Scale Accelerator program focuses on scaling later stage startups. The partnership offer is for innovative and sustainable ideas from the aviation sector.

For people with a migration background who are interested in setting up a business, information, consultation and qualifications are offered.

Small and medium-sized enterprises can receive reimbursements of up to €1,500 to protect their intellectual property and pay a share for preliminary diagnostics and application fees.

Bulb offers a strong network with services and offers that are practical and really relevant for founders - such as matchings or advice on employment law.

The networking format is aimed at startups and established companies and lays the foundation for possible collaborations and initiations.

Whether it's a pioneering invention or a new commercial concept, C4T supports research projects at public universities with €30,000 over a period of 12 months.

An accelerator program for early-stage FinTech ideas. Startup teams go through a free 3-month program with an option for long-term cooperation.

In various formats, individual cross and open innovation processes are offered for young creative companies, in which business models are tested and innovations developed.

The DeepTech & Climate Fund (DTCF) invests together with private investors in the growth of companies with future technologies. The fund is financed with resources from the Future Fund and the ERP Special Fund and invests as an anchor investor for long-term investors.

To combine fundamental research and entrepreneurship, individual consultations are offered for high-quality services and high-tech products.

Supports startup teams in building their digital business from foundation through MVP development to scaling and funding.

Connects the national and international network of startups, enterprises, investors and researchers in the logistics industry by hosting networking events and providing co-working space.

The Enterprise Europe Network Hamburg / Schleswig-Holstein supports startups, companies, universities and research institutions on issues related to EU funding and financing, internationalisation, sustainability and innovation. We also help with finding international business partners, aligning the company in the area of sustainability and dialogue with the EU.

"EXIST startup grant supports students, graduates and scientists from universities and scientists from universities and non-university research institutions"

* Michel Clement und Sarah Klaubauf (2021): Die Förderlandschaft für Startups in der Metropolregion Hamburg. Research Report des Management Transfer Labs der Universität Hamburg. https://www.bwl.uni-hamburg.de/transfer/mtl.html

Support Programmes

Academy 4 Consultants

AI.STARTUP.HUB Hamburg

Airbus Scale

ASM - Arbeitsgemeinschaft selbstständiger Migranten e.V.

Beratung für das EU-Förderprogramm für Marken- und Designschutz

bulb

BUSINESS Sessions

Calls for Transfer

Comdirect Start-up Garage

Cross Innovation Hub

DeepTech & Climate Fund (DTCF)

DESY Startup Office

Develop X

Digital Hub Logistics

Enterprise Europe Network Hamburg / Schleswig-Holstein

Exist Gründerstipendium

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