Skip to main content
Logo of Startup City Hamburg

For the last time, the AI.STARTUP.HUB is inviting startups that rely on artificial intelligence (AI) in their business models to apply for its AI Ideation Programme. The AI Accelerator programme, which usually takes place in parallel, is already in its final round.

© Mathias Jäger/Hamburg Startups: winter batch 24/25 of AI.STARTUP.HUB
© Mathias Jäger/Hamburg Startups: winter batch 24/25 of AI.STARTUP.HUB

The application requirements for the AI Ideation Programme

This programme is aimed at teams who have an idea in the field of AI or are already researching it and now want to turn it into a business model.

Further requirements:

  • The team must consist of at least two people.

  • At least one of the team members must be registered in northern Germany.

  • Participation in face-to-face events in Hamburg at least one day a week is mandatory. Full-time participation in the programme is ideal.

  • The startup has not yet been founded and is not registered in the commercial register.

  • At the time of application, the project is not yet receiving any public funding.

Over a period of six months, the AI Ideation Programme offers support in these key areas:

  • financial and technological aid

  • a workplace in the heart of Hamburg

  • individual mentoring

  • a wide range of workshops

  • access to an extensive network.

The financial aid is organised as follows:

  • Support for up to three people over six months.

  • 1,500 euros per person per month.

  • Up to 10,500 euros per team as a material allowance.

The application phase lasts until 29 June 2025.


Author

Startup City Hamburg

At Startup City Hamburg you can find Hamburg’s inspiring startup ecosystem gathered into one space.


Share this article

slide 4 to 8 of 9