Hey, dear reader!
40+ people showed up at betahaus last Friday for our very first co-working day — and the mix was incredible. One person was building a startup on recycling batteries. Another was creating a crash course on flying FPV drones. Others were working on medical AI, integrating LLMs into business workflows, or had just sold their company and came looking for inspiration.
That's exactly the kind of room we wanted to create — founders, builders, and everyone working on their next thing, all under one roof. We're planning the next one in May, so stay tuned!
We've also been putting a lot of work into the job board since launching it in March. It's already getting hundreds of views each week, and we keep shipping updates to make it more useful:
Three new views — by role, by industry, and by category — so you can find the right job faster.
Each category (e.g., Engineering, Climate Tech, etc.) now shows how many positions are open at a glance.
The list is updated twice a week so you're always seeing fresh opportunities.
One more thing — OMR is around the corner and Hamburg is about to get loud. Even if you don't have a ticket, there's plenty happening on the side.
We've put together a list of side events worth checking out. Check out the Save the Date section and our luma calendar.
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Save the Date 🗓
The events I'm most excited about in the weeks ahead — OMR edition with side events around the flagship festival.
Monday, May 4
OMR: TokenMade — AI Builder Showcase (English) — Watch 27 live AI product demos, vote for the best, and network with 100 curated builders.
OMR: Social Impact Republic x OMR26 (German) — Explore how social enterprises scale real impact at the Körber Start-Hub.
Tuesday, May 5
OMR: B2B Digital Leaders Networking (German) — B2B digital leadership networking on the first evening of OMR, open registration.
OMR: Female Founder Brunch (German) — Get concrete growth and scaling strategies from female founders.
OMR: UNVERZAGT Digital Business Breakfast (German) — Start OMR day one with croissants and a deep dive into AI in the media world at this breakfast briefing.
Wednesday, May 6
OMR: Offline Morning Rave: Coffee, Dance & Networking (English) — Recharge on OMR day two with unlimited coffee, a live DJ, and networking in Schanze from 8 to 10 AM.
OMR: INSIDER ONE Key Partner Breakfast (English) — Explore AI agents, MCP, and the future of tech partnerships over breakfast at petite TORTUE.
Weekly Picks📍
All the events on my radar for this week.
This Issue’s Gem 💎
Wednesday, April 22
Co-Founder Meet&Match (German/English) — Find your co-founder at this matchmaking event designed for aspiring and current startup founders looking for the right team.
AI Everywhere 🤖
Tuesday, April 21
ARIC Brown Bag: Dinosaur Tracks Through the Eyes of AI (German) — Discover how unsupervised AI analyzed almost 2,000 fossil footprints and try the freely available DinoTracker app yourself.
Wednesday, April 22
Careers Open Evening: AI in Job Applications (German) — Explore how AI is reshaping recruitment — from smart CVs to algorithmic hiring — and learn to navigate the new landscape.
Thursday, April 23
ARIC Brown Bag: Job Skills in the Age of AI Agents (German) — Explore what professional expertise means when AI agents handle tasks autonomously instead of just supporting them.
Tech Bite 🧑💻
Monday, April 20
n8n Hamburg Community Meetup (English) — Connect with Hamburg's automation community to explore n8n workflows, integrations, and real-world automation use cases.
Startup 101 🔨
Friday, April 24
build fridays (English) — Ship products alongside other builders, demo your progress, and get feedback from fellow founders.
Get Inspired ✨
Monday, April 20
Scientists Founder Journey (English) — Meet physicist Dr. Dirk Raiser, the entrepreneur reinventing the modern spacesuit, and discover the science-to-startup path.
Wednesday, April 22
Female Founders Breakfast (German) — Network with fellow female entrepreneurs over coffee and share the real challenges of building a startup.
Co-Founder Meet&Match (German) — Find your co-founder at this matchmaking event designed for aspiring and current startup founders looking for the right team.
Thursday, April 24
GründerTreff: New York Bagel Bar (German) — Hear co-founder Laura Nahe share the real story of building New York Bagel Bar — from first idea to Hamburg institution.
Saturday, April 25
Founders Running Club (English) — Energize your weekend with a judgment-free 5K run alongside founders, investors, and tech people — coffee and networking after.
Open Calls 📣
Grants, programs, and opportunities waiting for your application.
Health-i Award 2026 — For German healthcare startups improving patient care through digital innovation. Top 10 finalists gain investor visibility, training, and pitch at the award ceremony in Hamburg. Applications open now.
EIT Jumpstarter 2026 — For pre-seed teams across healthcare, energy, food, manufacturing, and smart cities. Get €2,000 base funding, up to €10,000 in prizes, 55+ hours of training, and pitch to investors at the European Grand Final. Deadline: May 8.
SCALE'HER Accelerator — For women-led deep tech startups across Europe. A 6-month equity-free accelerator funded by Horizon Europe, with mentoring, training, and investor access for 60 selected startups. Deadline: May 31.
Job Picks 💼
3 open roles worth a look this week.
DevOps Engineer at Phrase — B2B localization SaaS ($12M+ total).
Senior Frontend Engineer at GoodBytz — Robotic kitchen startup (Series A, €12M)
Senior Solution Architect at justDice — AI-native mobile gaming product engineering.
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That’s a wrap!
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See you next week,
Kyrylo from found Hamburg