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foundđź“Ťnew team, new layout, new jobs: buckle up!
Hamburg’s coolest startup and tech events, delivered to your inbox every Monday.
Kyrylo Korsun
February 16, 2026
Editor’s Note
Hey, dear reader!
This week, I have some exciting news to share — found is growing, and I'm hyped to welcome Hugo to the team! 🎉
You might know Hugo from his work as a chapter lead at 2hearts and co-initiator of Climate Coffee. He's hands down one of the best community builders I've met — his energy and resourcefulness have shaped Hamburg's international tech community in ways few people have.
More on what we're cooking up together very soon!
You'll also notice the newsletter has a fresh layout. I've added distinct sections to help you navigate through faster and find what's most relevant to you. Let me know what you think :)
And one more thing many of you have been asking for: starting from this issue, I'll handpick top job opportunities at Hamburg startups and tech companies. If for some reason your startup doesn't work out and you need to get back to a 9-to-5, or you're simply looking for a new opportunity, I hope this section proves helpful.
Let's get into it. We've got a lot to build.
Hamburg auf die 1 🔥
Save the Date 🗓️
The events I'm most excited about in the weeks ahead.
February 25
12MIN.ME | FOCUS: INNOVATE #3 (German) — Three 12-minute talks on gesture-based interaction, deep tech, and hydrogen aircraft at Tempowerk.
February 28
Hamburg Hackathon: Innovate the Skies & Beyond (English) — Build travel solutions using Gemini 3.0 and Aviation APIs at this full-day hackathon at SAE Institute.
March 12
Power Ventures: How to Morph Industries with Green Innovation (English) — Discover three female-led climate tech startups pitching at 1KOMMA5° Showroom, hosted by Carbon13 and Siemens Energy.
Weekly Picksđź“Ť
All the events on my radar for this week.
This Issue’s Gem 💎
February 17
AI and SEO – What Works Today and What Still Does Not (German) — Explore an open-source agentic AI solution for SEO tasks like metadata scaling and learn where AI delivers real value vs. where human judgment wins.
AI Everywhere 🤖
February 16
Software Development with AI: A Survival Guide for Productive Sessions (German) — Gain practical strategies for integrating AI into your development workflow, from greenfield projects to legacy codebases.
Tech Bite 🧑‍💻
February 19
HH.security #21 (English) — Dive into AI security applications and cloud security operationalization at MOIA's Hamburg office.
February 19
Dev & Design Meetup #17 (English) — Explore creative thinking in the age of AI and sound design for user interfaces at Adobe's Hamburg office.
Startup 101 🔨
February 18
Female Founders Breakfast (English/German) — Network with fellow female founders and aspiring entrepreneurs over breakfast at Universität Hamburg.
February 19
IP Basics for Startups (English) — Master the patent application process with do's, don'ts, and strategic IP positioning guided by a patent attorney.
February 20
build fridays (English) — Ship product alongside other founders at this weekly co-working session with demos, troubleshooting, and peer support.
Get Inspired ✨
February 19
Data Viz in Museums (English) — Discover how information graphics transform museum exhibitions through a talk and guided tour at Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe.
Every Saturday
Founders Running Club (English) — Energize your weekend with fellow entrepreneurs during a judgment-free 5K run followed by coffee and meaningful networking conversations.
Open Calls đź“Ł
Grants, programs, and opportunities waiting for your application.
Deep Tech Campus Hamburg — A residency program offering infrastructure and network access for experienced deep tech founders with significant expert knowledge. Direct applications accepted via email at [email protected].
Baby VC Bootcamp — A free 10-week program to learn venture capital hands-on: live pitches, deal flow, mentorship from industry leaders. Running across 6 European hubs including DACH. Applications open.
Campus Founders: Accelerator & AI Founders Programs — Two 12-week programs for AI-native and B2B tech startups with hands-on mentoring, funding, and a clear path to market. Applications close March 1.
Who's Hiring đź’Ľ
3 open roles worth a look this week.
Staff Engineer at plancraft, a B2B SaaS startup (Series B, €38M).
Senior Full Stack Engineer at Sonia Solutions, a medical AI startup (Seed, €12M).
Business Development Manager at suena energy, an energy trading startup (Series A, €8M).
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That’s a wrap!
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See you next week,
Kyrylo from found Hamburg