Location - Hamburg Invest

Why Hamburg

Why Hamburg

The mix of economic potential and high quality of life makes Hamburg the powerful heart of northern Europe. People and companies from around the world settle here. Whether start-up, industrial player, or service provider: the economy is at home in Hamburg.

Why Hamburg

A future built on tradition

Port cities around the globe are the ultimate drivers of innovation. Not only goods are handled here, but also fresh ideas.

Free port of innovative ideas

Spin-offs from universities and research facilities are important sources of innovation.

Patent champions from Hamburg

The best ideas are worthless if they don’t lead to innovative products. Hamburg businesses have a reputation for contributing to the world market by continuously enhancing and expanding their range of products.

Immense diversity

Hamburg’s innovation landscape is characterised by great diversity and takes a prominent position within numerous fields of technology, such as civil aviation, wind power, laser and X-ray technology, and port logistics.

Knowledge creates innovation

Hamburg is home to 20 state universities and private universities as well as numerous additional higher education institutions in the Metropolitan Region. Approx. 116,400 students are enrolled at Hamburg’s universities.

Startup City Hamburg

What's new in Hamburg's startup scene? Which must-see events for founders are coming up and who offers startup advice and financing? Read all about this on Startup City Hamburg.

Maritime Atmosphere & High Quality of Life

Hamburg is one of the cities with the highest quality of life in the world and is frequently placed highly in rankings e.g. by Mercer and The Economist.

Hamburg Metropolitan Region: Ready for Competition

The Metropolitan Region is the economic center of Northern Europe and a highly attractive economic area for international and national companies.