Better prospects for start-ups in Germany: their chances of receiving investment from investors have improved. The latest survey by KfW Research, the German Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVK) and the Deutsche Börse Venture Network shows that the mood...

The scientists at Lignopure have developed a unique technology to process waste materials from the pulp and bioethanol industry and use them to replace harmful ingredients in our everyday products. The startup was founded at the Hamburg University of Technology...

The startup scene in Germany is experiencing a new upswing: In the first half of 2024, there were 15% more startups than in the second half of 2023. Hamburg is characterised by a high density of startups. This is shown...

Dr Noah Bani-Harouni, CEO and co-founder of Zelvor, talks about the business development of the meeting management start-up in an interview. Zelvor uses advanced algorithms to automatically plan and manage appointments, enabling efficient and dynamic calendar management – the digital...

The Hamburg Senate presents the fourth edition of the Innovation in Digital Equality Award (IDEA), which recognises outstanding contributions to equality in the digital space. The prize is awarded in two categories: The promotional award supports technical innovations or concepts...

Startup Port’s Meet&Match format brings together ambitious founders who are looking for co-founders. For example, Karen Löhnert and Alberts Spoģis found each other and together they developed gloop.green – a platform that rewards sustainable behaviour and creates a community for...

Startup Port is Pitch Ambassador of the European Pitch Contest, which takes place as part of the Bits & Pretzels Founders Festival. This challenge offers you the opportunity to present your business idea to renowned investors and industry leaders and...

As part of our expertise series, we introduce the experts on our platform: Nabil el Berr uses a combination of legal acumen and entrepreneurial experience to provide legal support for innovative business ideas.   Nabil el Berr is more than...

The German government recently adopted a formulation aid for the Bureaucracy Relief Act, which paves the way for digital employment contracts in Germany. Christoph Stresing from the Startup Association emphasises the advantages of this innovation: “Digitising instead of printing.” This...

The startup traceless materials from Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) is an innovator in the field of sustainable material technologies. The company has now announced a strategic partnership with Mondi, a leading global packaging and paper manufacturer. The aim of...