On 2 and 3 December, the Hamburg Copenhagen Startup Forum 2026 will bring together twelve promising fintech startups from Hamburg and Copenhagen with key players from both ecosystems. Applications for the event are open until 11 October.
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September 23, 2026
Fintechs: Apply now for the Hamburg Copenhagen Startup Forum 2026!
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What the Hamburg Copenhagen Startup Forum has to offer
The Hamburg Copenhagen Startup Forum is a joint initiative of Startup City Hamburg and the IFB Hamburg with the IFB Innovationsstarter GmbH, the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, Copenhagen Capacity, the HIW Hamburg Invest and the German-Danish Chamber of Commerce. The event is aimed at fintech startups looking to build new business relationships, tap into international markets, prepare for further growth, or explore Hamburg and Copenhagen as potential locations for their next phase of development. Participants can expect targeted networking opportunities, professional pitch training, direct feedback from experienced experts and practical insights into the fintech ecosystems of Hamburg and Copenhagen.
A total of twelve Startups will be selected: six from Hamburg and six from Copenhagen. The following criteria apply:
The company is based in Hamburg or Denmark.
The startup can demonstrate that it operates in the fintech sector; this includes regtech and insurtech.
The organisation was founded no more than ten years ago.
There is evidence of product-market fit.
There is a clear motivation for taking part, including specific objectives and the expected benefits.
All applications will be assessed by a panel of experts on the basis of the information submitted. In doing so, the panel will take particular account of the startup’s stage of development and the scalability of its business model, especially with regard to its potential for international growth. The selected startups will be notified by email by 20 October 2026 at the latest.
