As part of the Startup Port Lounge, experts met on 5 November for the panel discussion ‘Idea theft – when and how must innovations be protected?’ at JUPITER at the main railway station. The debate centred on the pressing question...

The new ERP promotional loan programme will come into force from November 2024 and offers low-interest loans and complete relief from the risk of loan default for founders and business successors. Here is an overview of the conditions and how...

Ambitious startup founders face huge challenges in Germany’s digital education world: A sluggish digitalisation process and bureaucracy are swallowing up innovative strength. But despite all the obstacles, many startups are ready to realise their vision of modern education. The latest...

Founded at Hamburg University of Technology (TU Hamburg), COLIPI is developing ‘Climate Oil’, a climate-neutral alternative to palm oil and crude oil. The start-up recently secured a place in the L’Oréal Green Sciences Incubator. The collaboration promises to redefine the...

Despite economic challenges, German start-ups are resilient and optimistic about the future. One key to success: close cooperation with universities and their start-up support, as provided by the Startup Port in the Hamburg metropolitan region.   Job engine sputters, optimism...

The startup repath from the University of Hamburg uses findings from climate science to enable companies to identify their risks from climate change at an early stage. Startup Port has supported the company’s business development. The company recently secured 3.6...

Around 900 participants met yesterday at the Startup Summit 2024 in Berlin, including political decision-makers, entrepreneurs and investors. They discussed how to strengthen Germany’s innovative power and implemented a new part of the German government’s startup strategy with the WIN...

The Future Fund is a central pillar of German innovation funding aimed at supporting the growth of start-ups and technology companies. Significant investments have already been made since its launch in 2021: Ten billion euros are to be invested in...

The Hamburg Innovation Summit (HHIS) is back! On 12 September 2024, Hamburg’s innovation event opened its doors again after a one-year break. Founders, investors and politicians enjoyed a packed programme with networking, workshops and the Hamburg Innovation Awards (HHIA). The...

The Startup Association has presented the ‘Innovation Agenda 2030 – World Class Made in Germany’. With a focus on talent, financing and deep tech, the aim is to strengthen Germany’s innovative power and secure its long-term prosperity. The agenda calls...