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𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 – 𝗘𝗕𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧 🚀 We at Hamburg Invest, namely our colleague Karen Thormaehlen, are proud to have supported EBCONT in its expansion into Germany! Austrian IT powerhouse EBCONT is bringing its expertise in digital transformation, software development, and AI-driven solutions to Hamburg. With a proven track record of delivering scalable and innovative IT solutions, EBCONT has been a trusted partner for enterprises across industries since 2001. From full-stack development and cloud solutions to data analytics and cybersecurity, EBCONT blends the agility of a startup with the strength of an established player, ensuring digital success for its clients. 👉 Reflecting on EBCONT’s expansion, Leopold Machacek, CEO of EBCONT communication GmbH, shared: "Germany’s dynamic digital landscape and Hamburg’s strategic position make it the ideal location for us to grow, collaborate, and bring our cutting-edge IT solutions closer to businesses in the region." Today, EBCONT proudly announces the opening of its Hamburg office, marking a key milestone in its mission to drive digital excellence across Europe. To celebrate the expansion appropriately, EBCONT, together with well-known partners, is inviting people to the first "Hamburger Gesprächen" at Kai10 on May 21st. 🚀 Welcome to Hamburg, EBCONT! #NewInTown #EBCONT #DigitalTransformation

𝗠𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴’𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆! As MIPIM 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on an inspiring and productive week for Hamburg’s real estate industry! As times are tough at the moment, Hamburg once again proved its position as a leading innovation hub for sustainable urban development and investment.  🏆 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗠 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀!   A huge congratulations to the two outstanding projects that took home prestigious MIPIM Awards last night!  🥇 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 – 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿, 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴   𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀: INTER±POL Studios / Metapol   𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀: EHP Erste Hanseatische Projektmanagement GmbH & Matzen Immobilien GmbH & Co. KG 🥇 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴   𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀: WERK   𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿: Baugemeinschaft Halbinsulaner  Well done to all of them! 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱:  ✅ 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 are shaping the future by connecting science, business and real estate.   ✅ 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, with Hamburg investing in 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 and green construction methods.   ✅ 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 are on the rise, with initiatives such as the "𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻" leading the way.   ✅ 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, supporting businesses, investors and developers in bringing future-ready projects to life.  One highlight 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘀 the 𝗛𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 featuring 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗶𝗻, Dr. Rolf Strittmatter and Dr. Andreas Kleinau  𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 Dorothee Wetzler-Stöbe, where key industry challenges and solutions were explored. A huge 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 to all our partners, speakers, and visitors for  the fantastic energy throughout the event ! 📍 See you next year in Cannes for 𝗠𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! #MIPIM2025 #HamburgRealEstate #SustainableCities #UrbanDevelopment Fotos: Stefan Groenveld, A

𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! The first day of MIPIM 2025 was a great start for Hamburg’s real estate industry! 🌍🏗️ Dr. Rolf Strittmatter, CEO of Hamburg Invest officially opened the Hamburg Joint Stand, setting the stage for an inspiring program. This was followed by a compelling discussion on 25 years of the HafenCity Masterplan, featuring insights from Dr. Andreas Kleinau, CEO of HafenCity Hamburg GmbH and Reiner Nagel, Chairman of the Board at Bundesstiftung Baukultur. The conversation highlighted Hamburg’s remarkable transformation and its vision for the future. 💼 Meanwhile, our partners at the stand were busy with productive meetings - connecting with investors, developers, and city planners to discuss future projects and opportunities. 🏆 Best of luck to Hamburg’s nominees at the MIPIM Awards! We are cheering for the two outstanding projects from Hamburg competing this year: 🔹 Category: BEST CONVERSION PROJECT Green Bunker, Hamburg Architect: INTER±POL Studios / Metapol (LP 1-4): Michael Kuhn, Tim Schierwater, Mathias Müller-Using / Managing Director Developer: EHP Erste Hanseatische Projektmanagement GmbH ; Matzen Immobilien GmbH & Co. KG 🔹 Category: BEST RESIDENTIAL PROJECT The Beehive, Hamburg Architect: WERK Developer: Baugemeinschaft Halbinsulaner 🔜 Looking ahead to tomorrow: We are excited for the “Hamburg.HafenCity.Talk” with Senator Karen Pein, Dr. Andreas Kleinau and Dr. Rolf Strittmatter, where they will dive into the challenges and future of the construction industry. 📍Visit us and our partners at Riviera 8, Stand R8.B20: ECE apoprojekt Dr. Helmut Greve Bau- und Boden-AG Drees & Sommer Grossmann & Berger Immobilien Hamburg Commercial Bank Haspa | Hamburger Sparkasse HANSAINVEST Hanseatische Investment-GmbH HT Group INTREAL MOMENI Group Quantum Immobilien AG Robert C. Spies Union Investment Real Estate GmbH VITZTHUM Projektmanagement GmbH #MIPIM2025 #HamburgRealEstate #UrbanDevelopment  #InvestmentOpportunities

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗫𝗙𝗘𝗟 🔬🌍 The European XFEL , home to the world’s most powerful X-ray laser, is revolutionizing research by enabling scientists to observe molecular movements in real time - a true breakthrough for science and innovation! From materials science and chemistry to biology, its cutting-edge discoveries are helping to address global challenges through international collaboration. In the latest #FutureHamburgTalk, Dr. Arwen Cross, project manager of the new Lighthouse visitor centre, shares insights into the diverse research taking place at European XFEL and highlights the Hamburg Metropolitan Region’s key role as a global hub for science and innovation. 🌟 Opened in November 2024, the Lighthouse makes science accessible to all! With an interactive exhibition explaining the X-ray laser, temporary showcases blending science and culture, and two school labs for hands-on experiments, it bridges research and society - inspiring the next generation of scientists. 📺 Watch the full talk here: https://lnkd.in/eHD9cVJE #FutureHamburg #ScienceInnovation #EuropeanXFEL

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the remarkable women shaping the Metropolitan Region’s economic landscape! Hamburg and its surroundings are a thriving hub for female entrepreneurship and leadership. With strong support networks like beyourpilot.de and the Women’s Entrepreneurs Academy, the Metropolitan Region fosters an inclusive startup culture where women provide crucial mentorship and funding to help female founders turn their ideas into successful businesses. 🤝 Career Support & Entrepreneurship:   From Frau & Beruf in Schleswig-Holstein to the "Winning Women" initiative in Lower Saxony, dedicated programmes offer guidance, funding, and networking opportunities for women at every stage of their careers.  🌐 Mentorship & Networking:   Mecklenburg-West Pomerania’s mentoring programmes connect aspiring leaders with experienced professionals, while Hamburg’s Pro Exzellenzia lead empowers women in science and leadership through workshops and grants.  🚀 Startup & Investment Support:   The Startup City Hamburg and Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank (IFB Hamburg) provide funding and strategic support for female founders, and STARTERiN aims to increase visibility for women in startups.  #IWD2024 #FutureHamburg #WomenInBusiness Photo: Hamburg Mediaserver 

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴’𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Hamburg’s real estate industry is once again proudly represented at MIPIM 2025, the world’s leading real estate fair. 20 companies will showcase their projects and connect with key international stakeholders and investors. 📍 March 12-15, 2025 | Riviera 8, Stand R8.B20 | Palais des Festivals, Cannes 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 The Hamburg Joint Stand will feature high-profile panel discussions: • 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟭, 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 – Opening of the Hamburg Joint Stand by Dr. Rolf Strittmatter, CEO of Hamburg Invest, followed by a discussion on the 25th anniversary of the HafenCity Masterplan with Dr. Andreas Kleinau, CEO of HafenCity Hamburg GmbH and Reiner Nagel, Chairman of the Board at Bundesstiftung Baukultur    • March 12, 11:00 AM – “Hamburg.HafenCity.Talk” with Senator Karen Pein - Hamburg's Minister for Urban Development and Housing, Dr. Andreas Kleinau,  and Dr. Rolf Strittmatter discussing the challenges and future of the construction industry.    • March 12, 2:00 PM – Discussion on “The Hamburg Standard – Fast and Cost-Effective Construction” with Senator Karen Pein. 👉 Join us at the Hamburg joint stand and meet the exhibitors: • HafenCity Hamburg GmbH • Hamburg Invest • ECE • apoprojekt • Dr. Helmut Greve Bau- und Boden-AG • Drees & Sommer • Grossmann & Berger Immobilien • Hamburg Commercial Bank • Haspa | Hamburger Sparkasse • HANSAINVEST Hanseatische Investment-GmbH • HANSAINVEST Real Assets GmbH • HT Group • INTREAL • MOMENI Group • Quantum Immobilien AG • Robert C. Spies • Union Investment Real Estate GmbH • VITZTHUM Projektmanagement GmbH See you at MIPIM in Cannes! #HamburgInvest #MIPIM2025 #UrbanDevelopment photo © Stefan Groenveld - MIPIM 2024

𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗮𝗲-𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 The competitiveness of the European and German economy in times of geopolitical shifts was the central theme of this year’s Matthiae Mahl, the world’s oldest documented banquet, held in Hamburg’s historic Town Hall. Hamburg’s First Mayor, Dr. Peter Tschentscher, emphasized the city’s strong economy, citing record employment and high demand for investments. However, he acknowledged that Hamburg, like the rest of Germany, is affected by economic downturns and shifting global conditions. The event’s guest of honor, Teresa Ribera, has been the First Executive Vice-President of the European Commission since December 1, 2024. She is responsible for competition policy and coordinates energy, climate, and environmental matters. Her key challenge is balancing three objectives: achieving climate goals, enhancing industrial competitiveness, and ensuring a socially fair transition to a green economy. Prof. Dr. Monika Schnitzer, Chairwoman of the German Council of Economic Experts, addressed Germany’s economic challenges and opportunities. She warned that despite global recovery, German exports are struggling due to increasing foreign competition. While international companies prioritize software, AI, and customer-driven innovation, German industry remains focused on traditional engineering. “Not only are our products expensive, but they are also no longer attractive enough,” she noted. She highlighted five key areas where Germany and Europe must take action: • Strengthening competitiveness • Securing energy • Modernizing infrastructure • Driving digital innovation • Building new trade partnerships Hamburg plays a key role as an innovation leader, with its strong foundation in research, technology and international networks. photo (c) Senatskanzlei and Sibylle Helms (Hamburg Invest)

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻! 🎉 Hamburg as a thriving business location depends on visionary urban development. This impressive journey demonstrates, how urban planning can successfully combine economic growth, quality of life and innovation. We at Hamburg Invest are proud to be part of this journey - driving development, attracting businesses, and shaping Hamburg’s economic landscape. We look forward to the next chapters! 🚀 HafenCity Hamburg GmbH #HafenCity #UrbanDevelopment

𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 STRING is a political cross-border partnership connecting regions and cities from Oslo to Hamburg, spanning Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The network focuses on sustainable infrastructure, green investments, and regional economic growth. By fostering collaboration between governments, businesses, and research institutions, STRING aims to establish Northern Europe as a leading green megaregion. Its key initiatives include promoting renewable energy, green transport corridors, and innovation in climate-friendly technologies. As Hamburg Invest, we are proud to be one of the regional Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) contributing to this initiative. Strengthening investment cooperation within STRING is good for Hamburg, as it enhances our position as a key gateway for sustainable industries. If you would like to know more about it, please get in touch, as our colleague Ole Christiansen will be able to tell you more about this great initiative and the opportunities it offers. We've just held our first IPA Collaboration Working Group meeting. Thanks to everyone for joining forces! Oslo Business Region Business Region Göteborg AB Position West Invest in Halland Invest in Skåne Helsingborgs stad Copenhagen Capacity KielRegion STRING

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 again 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! 🙌 This month, we’re celebrating Simone Lode, Managing Director at HHLA Next, who is driving forward innovative and sustainable solutions in logistics. HHLA Next was founded as a venture building and investment unit with a focus on digitalization and sustainability in maritime logistics. And that is exactly their goal: to turn ideas into successful products and business models. They either develop them theirselves or invest in innovative companies. With a strong background in venture building, investment  and strategy, Simone is shaping the future of global transport by identifying, developing and scaling ideas. At HHLA Next, she leads initiatives that connect the expertise of the HHLA Group with the agility of startups - creating new business models that redefine logistics and contribute to a climate-neutral future. Simone is bridging vision with execution. She has an exceptional talent for spotting potential and bringing together the right people, resources, and technologies to turn ideas into reality. Under her leadership, HHLA Next is investing in and accelerating ventures such as: 🚛 FERNRIDE – Optimizing yards with autonomous, electric trucking solutions ⚓ heyport – Software solution optimizing communication and coordination of port calls 🚆 RailSync – Digital solution for streamlining intermodal terminal operations 📲 passify – Secure digital authentification for truck drivers at terminals and logistics hubs Simone was instrumental in driving strategic partnerships and investments that will shape the next era of intermodal transport and logistics digitization. Thanks to her leadership, HHLA Next continues to be a key player in reducing CO₂ emissions and fostering technological advancements in the supply chain industry. 👏 Thank you, Simone, for your commitment to innovation and sustainable logistics! Congratulations on being our Innovator of the Month! 🎉 For more information, or if you’re an innovative company looking for support, please reach out to our colleague, Nina Alswede! #InnovatorOfTheMonth #InnovationLeadership #FutureOfLogistics #LogisticsInnovation