Change is coming - and we’re excited about what’s next!
On January 1, 2026, Startup City Hamburg and the Startup Unit Hamburg will transfer from Hamburg Invest to the Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank (IFB Hamburg) and its subsidiary, IFB Innovationsstarter GmbH.
This step marks more than an organizational shift – it’s an opportunity to grow together. Under the roof of IFB Hamburg, we’ll continue our mission to connect, empower, and support founders across Hamburg. The existing offerings will be continued and more closely interlocked. By combining non-monetary startup support with the financial instruments of the IFB, we aim to open up even more paths for innovation and growth.
Our platform startupcity.hamburg remains your go-to place for everything related to Hamburg’s startup scene – with the same services, network, and dedicated team behind it. You can still reach us anytime:
redaktion@startupcity.hamburg
beratung@startupcity.hamburg
The data protection conditions of IFB Hamburg and IFB Innovationsstarter GmbH will apply from 1 January 2026.
We look forward to this new chapter together with IFB Hamburg and all our partners. Together we are shaping the future of innovation and entrepreneurship in Hamburg.
Startup City Hamburg is the central point of contact for Hamburg's startup ecosystem: we report on news & events, founders, and success stories from the scene, provide context on current developments, and keep track of funding opportunities. With personalized guidance from our Startup Guides and a network of founders, investors, and institutions, we give aspiring founders and startups an overview of the ecosystem.
Startup City Hamburg is part of IFB Innovationsstarter GmbH and is funded by the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg through the Ministry of Economics, Labour and Innovation (BWAI).
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