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found📍too much German in Hamburg events? the data says yes
Hamburg’s coolest startup and tech events, delivered to your inbox every Monday.
Kyrylo Korsun
October 20, 2025
Editor’s Note
Hey, dear reader!
Since May, when this newsletter launched, we've covered 200+ startup and tech events across 25+ weekly issues. I dug into the data and here's what I found:
On average, there are 10 events in Hamburg each week, but they're not evenly spread. September was the busiest month with 60+ events, followed by July (44) and June (39).
Overall, 57% of events are in German and 43% in English. But dig deeper and the picture changes: Developer-focused events skew 70% English, while networking & pitching events lean 60% German.
AI and tech events make up more than half of all programming. AI specifically appears everywhere — from hackathons to conferences to agent-coding workshops.
Most events cover general topics. Only a small fraction, particularly in tech, tackle narrow, specialised subjects.
As time passes, I'll collect more data and share fresh insights. In the meantime:
Looking for an event? Use these patterns to make better decisions.
Hosting an event? Don't chase numbers. Focus on value, and don't be afraid to go narrow.
Note: these insights reflect the handpicked events featured in the newsletter — roughly 70-80% of Hamburg's startup scene.
Open Calls
Here's a fresh batch of grants, accelerators, and calls that caught my eye last week.
German Startup Awards — Nominate your startup or fellow founders across eight categories to gain national recognition, connect with expert jury members, and showcase innovation driving Germany's ecosystem.
Deadline: October 19
Harbour Founder Summit — Pitch competition across four tracks: Social Impact, Energy Tech, AI, and Biotech. Winners advance to START Summit 2026 in St. Gallen (10K CHF) with a shot at Startup World Cup in San Francisco (1M USD).
Deadline: November 5
Save the Date 🗓️
Want to stay updated on future events? Check out our luma calendar.
October 30: Launching Climate Coffee in Hamburg (English) — A monthly coffee meet up for anyone working in or interested by the climate spaces. No name tags, no speakers, early in the morning when we’re bright and fresh.
November 4: Start2 Connect Night Deep Tech Edition (English) — Experience deep tech startup pitches and connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals.
November 19: Cursor Meetup Hamburg #2 (English) — Discover practical Cursor workflows and automation tricks from active builders, featuring demos, a special Cursor team guest, and hands-on insights.
This Issue’s Gem 💎
October 21: Ideas that Move: Final Pitch of the Körber Start-Hub (German) — Watch six startup teams pitch their social impact ventures after a year of intensive development, and vote for your favorite to win audience prize or €50K grant.
AI Everywhere 🤖
October 21: AI.SUMMIT 2025 (German/English) — Discover cutting-edge AI applications with Sun Microsystems co-founder Andreas von Bechtolsheim, Boston Dynamics CSO Marc Theermann, expert panels, and startup pitch competition. Save 33% with code FOUND33.
October 24: Build Fridays - Work on Your Startup (English) — Build your startup alongside other founders in Hamburg's action-focused gathering that prioritizes shipping over presentations.
Startup 101 🔨
October 22: Founders Table (German/English) — Exchange challenges and get peer-to-peer feedback from fellow founders in a trusted setting where everyone shares similar struggles and proven strategies.
October 22: Understanding the Startup Funding Landscape (English) — Discover Hamburg's funding programs and support opportunities with Hamburg Invest experts, especially valuable for migrant founders navigating growth phases.
Tech Bite 🧑💻
October 21: Agile Software Development in a Regulated Environment (German) — Explore topics spanning project management, agile work, design thinking, security, and software architecture with Hamburg's tech community.
October 22: Demystifying Kubernetes: Hands-On Workshop (English) — Build your first Kubernetes cluster and deploy an application in this beginner-friendly workshop covering container orchestration fundamentals and best practices.
Get Inspired ✨
October 23: CXO Dinner: HR & Finance (German) — Connect with HR and finance leaders in an intimate setting featuring compliance experts and open dialogue about hiring quality and operational challenges.
October 23: Energy Roundtable Hamburg #1 (English) — Meet energy professionals, innovators, and enthusiasts over beers in Hamburg's first-ever casual gathering driving the energy transition forward.
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.
That’s a wrap! Thanks for staying with me on this one. Hope you found it useful :)
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Kyrylo from found Hamburg