Startup Stories
Here we report on the start-ups we support. The projects are funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) via EXIST and other programmes. The Hamburg metropolitan region is already one of the strongest start-up regions in Germany.
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Business idea: Device utilisation for industrial partners and start-ups
Industry: Scientific analytics
Year founded: 2023
The startup SciMatter offers a platform for the hourly use of scientific equipment for startups and companies.
Business idea: Intelligent feedback system for presentations
Industry: Communication training / artificial intelligence
Year of foundation: 2023
The start-up Presada develops AI communication coaches that provide 360° feedback on speech, body language and slides without having to consolidate an expensive human trainer.
Business idea: Microplastic analysis
Industry: Chemistry
Year of foundation: 2024
https://www.lhz-analytics.com/
LHZ analytics GmbH enables accurate, complex and not least confidential analysis services in the field of microplastics
Business idea: Making returns more sustainable, customer-friendly and efficient
Industry: e-commerce
Year founded: 2023
The startup toern continuously establishes new e-commerce experiences that are equally focussed on simplicity for customers and sustainability.
Business idea: Efficient data management and quality assurance
Industry: 3D printing / additive manufacturing
Year of foundation: 2023
The startup amsight digitalises data management and quality assurance in industrial 3D printing.
Business idea: Sustainable e-commerce ecosystem
Industry: IT / E-Commerce
Year founded: 2022
The founders of the University of Hamburg develop advanced technologies for e-commerce companies
Business idea: Microlab as an economic alternative for animal experiments
Industry: Research
Year of foundation: 2020
The start-up mo:re from the Technical University of Hamburg is developing a microlab prototype that is intended to revolutionise research with human cells
Business idea: Steel darts platform
Industry: Sports
Year of foundation: 2021
The WeDart system allows automatic scorekeeping, online play, detailed game statistics and personalized training sequences in stone darts
Business idea: Sustainable palm oil alternative through fermentation
Industry: Biotech industry
Year of foundation: 2021
The scientists of the Technical University of Hamburg (TU Hamburg) are developing a CO2-neutral alternative through fermentation
Business idea: Sustainable waste prevention as a business idea
Industry: Packaging / E-commerce
Year founded: 2021
The founders want to reduce packaging
Business idea: Ultra-precise selection for highly complex experiments on synchrotrons
Industry: Experimental
Year founded: 2021
The founders of TXproducts are developing a device at DESY that will make many synchrotron experiments much faster and cheaper
Business idea: Inclusive learning app
Industry: IT/Software
Year founded: 2021
The interdisciplinary team develops digital learning materials that are equally suitable and scientifically sound for all pupils
Business idea: Climate change risk analysis
Industry: Climate research
Year of foundation: 2021
The start-up from the University of Hamburg uses findings from climate science to enable companies to identify their risks from climate change in advance
Business idea: Optimisation software for energy plants
Industry: Energy
Year founded: 2021
The start-up from the Technical University of Hamburg offers innovative, cloud-based optimisation software that can be used to continuously optimise the operation of energy plants
Business idea: Toolbox for industry
Industry: IT
Year founded: 2020
The entrepreneurs strive for more efficient production and better working conditions
Business idea: Strengthen entertaining education and create inclusive societies
Sector: Education / Online courses
Year founded: 2021
The founders develop a digital education platform around menstruation, cycle health and sexuality
Business idea: Security solution for parked trucks
Industry: Automotive
Year founded: 2021
The start-up KONVOI develops a mobile safety solution for parked trucks
Business idea: Digital heat management solution
Industry: Sustainable technology
Year founded: 2016
Heat management with self-learning thermostats and the collection of data that can optimise the operation of a building
Business idea: Radiation detector "MPY-01
Industry: Physics
Year founded: 2018
The founders develop an optimised radiation detector for use in laboratories
Business idea: Compostable plastic substitute
Industry: Packaging
Year founded: 2020
The traceless material is compostable after a few weeks and can be eaten
Business idea: Long-range drones
Industry: Drones
Year founded: 2019
https://www.beaglesystems.com/
The startup develops and operates long-range drones for medical transport and linear infrastructure inspections
Business idea: Redirected Walking
Industry: IT / Virtual Reality (VR)
Year founded: 2019
The founders run an independent studio for VR games, have a passion for games and VR as a medium for immersive storytelling and fun games
Business idea: 3D navigation
Industry: Automotive
Year founded: 2020
The startup hoλos develops a navigation system with augmented reality and 3D parallax effect
Business idea: Open Source Software "OpenChrom®".
Industry: Chemical analytics
Year founded: 2013
Philip Wenig's company enables automated evaluation and processing of measurement data
Business idea: PuttView helps with golf training
Industry: Golf
Year founded: 2015
The invention of the two founders Lukas Posniak and Christoph Pregizer helps with golf training and visualises the target line, ball path, alignment aid and movement recommendations for any selected putt on the green surface
Business idea: Laser-based synchronisation systems and ultrashort pulse laser systems
Industry: Ultra-short pulse laser technology
Year founded: 2015
The start-up develops laser-based synchronisation systems for large-scale research facilities and ultrashort pulse laser systems for applications in the life sciences sector
Business idea: Door system
Branch: Security or building services engineering
Year founded: 2017
The founders from the University of Hamburg have developed a door system that relies on individually generated QR codes, a compact scanner and a clear management portal instead of key
