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foundšHamburg 08.09-14.09
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Kyrylo Korsun
September 08, 2025
Editorās Note
Hey, dear reader!
Europeās startup scene has talent, ideas, and ambition. What it doesnāt have? Scale. While the U.S. runs one vast domestic market, Europe still feels like 27 smaller ones stitched together. That fragmentation (on top of limited VC and heavy bureaucracy) keeps us lagging.
Thereās a fix on the table ā EU INC, a single legal entity for startups across the EU. One incorporation. One set of rules.
If it passes, it could change the game for founders and investors. But it wonāt happen without pressure from our startup community.
Support the petition and letās show that Europeās startup scene isnāt waiting.
Europeās got what it takes ā now letās give it the scale š¦
Open Calls
Here's a fresh batch of grants, accelerators, and calls that caught my eye last week.
š For early-stage startups
FlƤmingo Startup Accelerator ā 6 month non-equity program for mobility, creative industries, and health startups. Located in Brandenburg countryside with nature-based coworking, one-month founder residencies, and strong investor network.
Deadline: September 21
Techstars London Accelerator ā World-renowned 13-week accelerator offering $120,000 investment, mentorship from successful entrepreneurs, and access to global network. Open to all verticals leveraging London's diversity and talent.
Deadline: November 19
š° For growth-stage startups seeking investment
a16z Speedrun ā Intensive 11-week accelerator program offering up to $1M investment plus access to battle-tested operators covering talent, go-to-market, marketing, and capital networks.
Deadline: September 28
šÆ For impact startups
Impact Factory Accelerator ā A 4-6 month equity-free program for social and green startups offering ā¬20,000-30,000 value in consulting, legal services, and expert mentorship. Based in Duisburg with hybrid format and access to corporate partners.
Deadline: October 12
Thousand Faces Dealflow ā Impact-driven startup pitch competition with rolling review selecting 50 startups, narrowing to 10 finalists who pitch live to investors focused on female-led and environmental projects.
Deadline: September 21
Know of other opportunities our community should hear about? Reply to this email and they will be included in the next issue.
Save the Date šļø
š September 19: Agentic AI Hackathon x Road to START HACK 2026 ā Compete alongside 5000+ builders across 50+ cities worldwide in this intense hackathon focused on agentic AI development, with Hamburg's winning team earning an exclusive spot at Europe's biggest entrepreneurial hackathon.
š September 23: Agentic Coding Meetup Hamburg #2 ā Discover the revolutionary world of agentic coding where developers collaborate with AI agents, featuring live demos of cutting-edge tools at MOIA's Hamburg office.
š October 9: Capgemini x 2Hearts Meetup ā Explore diversity and inclusion in tech through an intimate fireside chat with immigrant professionals, learning strategies for leveraging cultural diversity as a competitive advantage.
AI Everywhere š¤
What: Hands-On Workshop: Explore Gemini 2.x Innovations
When: September 9
Entrance: Free (joint waitlist)
Language: English
Where: ABC-StraĆe 19, 20354 Hamburg
Why should I care: Get exclusive hands-on experience with Google's latest Gemini 2.x features directly at Google's Hamburg office.
What: Your AI CafƩ: AI Agents in Action
When: September 11
Entrance: Paid
Language: German
Where: GƤnsemarkt 33, 20354 Hamburg
Why should I care: Witness live demonstrations of AI agents in action and learn practical applications you can implement immediately in your work.
What: ARIC Brown Bag Session: AI Agents in Systems Engineering
When: September 11
Entrance: Free
Language: German
Where: Online
Why should I care: Discover how AI agents can create requirements, architecture, FMEA and tests in product development processes without tool changes and with human-in-the-loop capabilities.
Tech Bite š§āš»
What: HH.js @ Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
When: September 9
Entrance: Free
Language: English
Where: SchƤferkampsallee 16, 20357 Hamburg
Why should I care: Level up your JavaScript skills with expert talks, share your own lightning talk, and network with Hamburg's most active JavaScript developers.
What: YouDebug - Scriptable JVM Debugger
When: September 10
Entrance: Free (join waitlist)
Language: English
Where: Willy-Brandt-StraĆe 55, 20457, Hamburg
Why should I care: Master advanced debugging techniques that can save you hours of troubleshooting in production environments.
What: Vue.js Meetup #17
When: September 10
Entrance: Free
Language: English
Where: Langenfelder StraĆe 93, 22769 Hamburg
Why should I care: Network with the city's Vue community, discover new tools and techniques, and enjoy refreshments while discussing real-world implementation challenges.
What: AI Beavers: Bi-Weekly Hack & Hang
When: September 14
Entrance: Free
Language: English
Where: Mittelweg 130, 20148 Hamburg
Why should I care: Dive deep into advanced AI coding techniques with experienced developers in a casual coffee shop setting.
Startup 101 šØ
What: Pitch Training ā Female Founders Special
When: September 10
Entrance: Free
Language: German
Where: Christoph-Probst-Weg 1, 20251 Hamburg
Why should I care: Build confidence in presenting and developing your business ideas effectively through targeted communication skills training for aspiring female entrepreneurs.
What: Build Fridays - Work on Your Startup Alongside Other Founders
When: September 12
Entrance: Free
Language: English
Where: Am Sandtorkai 27, 20457 Hamburg
Why should I care: Make tangible progress on your startup in a focused co-working environment surrounded by motivated founders.
Get Inspired āØ
What: Innovation Drivers Club
When: September 9
Entrance: Free
Language: German and English
Where: StockmeyerstraĆe 43, 20457 Hamburg
Why should I care: Connect with 70+ actors from research, government, startups, and corporates and hear them presenting results from Hamburg's future themes roundtables.
What: 12MIN.ME | Hamburg | Ignite š„ #111
When: September 11
Entrance: Free
Language: German
Where: Am Sandtorkai 26, 20457 Hamburg
Why should I care: Experience rapid-fire inspiration with precisely timed 12-minute talks from industry experts covering diverse topics from innovation to personal development.
What: IPAs & APIs Freelancer Meetup
When: September 11
Entrance: Paid
Language: German
Where: LĆ¼tt & Lecker, GroĆe ElbstraĆe 12, Hamburg, HH
Why should I care: Share experiences about client management, pricing strategies, and project challenges while enjoying craft beer and local cuisine in one of the city's most authentic neighbourhoods.
What: The Power of Connection / FFF goes Hamburg
When: September 11
Entrance: Free
Language: German
Where: Ballindamm 11, 20095 Hamburg
Why should I care: Learn from C-level executives, successful entrepreneurs, and media professionals during an exclusive panel talk on female leadership and business strategy.
What: Beiersdorf Connect 2025
When: September 12
Entrance: Free (join waitlist)
Language: English
Where: BeiersdorfstraĆe 1-9, 22529 Hamburg
Why should I care: Gain insider access to innovation strategies from one of Germany's most successful consumer goods companies.
What: Founders Running Club
When: every Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
Entrance: Free
Language: English
Where: Johannes-Brahms-Platz, 20355 Hamburg
Why should I care: Tired of late networking evenings and want to have kick off your weekend energetically? Join us for a quick 5K run. No pace judgment, just good conversation and better endorphins. Bonus: We always finish at a local cafƩ for that well-earned coffee and networking
Thatās a wrap! Thanks for staying with me on this one. Hope you found it useful :)
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Kyrylo from found Hamburg