Startups in Hamburg: Apply now!
In this section, startups can find an overview of our current startup tenders and offers, such as the participation of Hamburg startups in trade fairs or conferences and awards. These are offered by the Startup Unit, which offer their services under the umbrella of HIW Hamburg Invest Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft mbH. Startups can find more information on the calls for entries and the application process in the respective linked PDFs and further links.
Current calls:
Application period: until 10 September 2023
About the Project:
Slush is one of the most important international networking events and will take place in Helsinki from 30 November to 1 December 2023. The non-profit event is especially aimed at international tech startups & scaleups. Besides the strong focus on networking startups with investors, media or policy makers, the Slush also offers several stages on which inspiring contributions and discussions are held.
This year, the Startup Unit is supporting a total of four Hamburg startups to experience Slush up close. We are currently looking for three more startups that would like to travel to Helsinki with us, in addition to the regional winning startup of the "Startup-Champs Germany 2023"! If you are looking for new international investors, media attention, mentors or ideas and would like to participate in the Slush with your startup, please apply to us!
What is included in the offer?
Conference ticket for 1 person per startup
Compensation Cooperation agreement in the amount of up to 500€
Participation at the German "Startup-Champs Germany" joint booth
Integration in own events and networks of the Startup-Unit
*The booking and organisation of the trip is done by the participants themselves. The Startup Unit will assist with matchmaking in the run-up to the event and on site. The Startup Unit is a department of Hamburg Invest and receives its funding from the Ministry of Economics and Innovation.
Who can apply?
Company headquarters in Hamburg or the Hamburg metropolitan region.
Age of the start-up max. 10 years
Meaningful proof of a strong product-market fit of the own product
Presentation of a justified entrepreneurial interest in participating in SLUSH 2023
Any Questions? Get in touch with the Startup-Unit at: startup-unit@hamburg-invest.com
Application period: until 10 September 2023
About the Project:
The Web Summit is considered one of the largest technology events in the world, with over 70,000 participants from more than 160 countries expected each year. More than 900 experts, celebrities, politicians and CEOs will speak about the latest and future developments in the industry. In addition, there will be Q&A sessions, roundtables, master classes and countless networking opportunities..
This year, the Startup Unit is supporting three Hamburg startups to experience the Web Summit first-hand from 13-16 November 2023. If you are looking for new international investors, media attention, mentors or ideas and would like to participate in the Web Summit with your startup, please apply to us!
What is included in the offer?
A conference ticket for one person
Compensation Cooperation agreement in the amount of up to 500€
A one-day booth in the German Pavilion
Integration into the networks of the Startup Unit
*The booking and organisation of the trip is done by the participants themselves. The Startup Unit will assist with matchmaking in the run-up to the event and on site. The Startup Unit is a department of Hamburg Invest and receives its funding from the Ministry of Economics and Innovation.
Who can apply?
Business model in the tech sector that contributes to digital development (knowledge- or technology-oriented business model).
Company headquarters in Hamburg or the Hamburg metropolitan region
Age of the start-up min. 2 and max. 10 years
Meaningful proof of a strong product-market fit of the own product
Presentation of a justified entrepreneurial interest in participating in the Web Summit 2023.
Any Questions? Get in touch with the Startup-Unit at: startup-unit@hamburg-invest.com