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Scaleup Hamburg
Ein Infrastrukturunternehmen sucht eine digitale Wissensplattform, um über Jahre aufgebautes Fachwissen zur Rohrzustandsbewertung strukturiert zu sichern, frühere Vergleichsfälle nutzbar zu machen und künftige Bewertungen konsistent zu unterstützen.

Scaleup Hamburg
A digital assistance system is sought that supports specialists in the independent re-evaluation of pipe inspections, provides comparable cases and decision-making bases, and documents evaluations comprehensibly, while the final decision remains with the human.

Scaleup Hamburg
A joint case by four companies is looking for an AI-supported, field-ready solution to capture, structure, and make safely findable and usable for employees, implicit experiential knowledge in plants, processes, and operational activities.

Scaleup Hamburg
We are seeking an innovative, digitally planned transport solution for outpatient rehabilitation patients that enables reliable, comfortable, and economically viable transportation between their homes and rehabilitation facilities. The aim is to close existing gaps in public transport and current transportation services, and to support individuals, particularly those with limited mobility.
The solution should enable efficient planning and bundling of journeys (e.g., through pooling), be easily integrated into existing processes, and ideally be controlled via a digital platform (app/web). In addition to operational implementation, a viable financing and billing model also plays a key role.
The first step involves a pilot project with a limited number of people, with the aim of subsequently scaling the solution to other locations and use cases.

Scaleup Hamburg
A solution is sought for the efficient creation of route reports for tenders in the logistics sector, in order to structure tender processes, make them more comparable and reduce manual effort.

Scaleup Hamburg
LPL is looking for an AI-powered solution that automatically analyzes incoming international tender documents, extracts relevant transport and project data, creates packing lists, and accelerates initial price indications for offers based on historical projects.
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Scaleup Hamburg

Scaleup Hamburg
Ein Infrastrukturunternehmen sucht eine digitale Wissensplattform, um über Jahre aufgebautes Fachwissen zur Rohrzustandsbewertung strukturiert zu sichern, frühere Vergleichsfälle nutzbar zu machen und künftige Bewertungen konsistent zu unterstützen.

Scaleup Hamburg

Scaleup Hamburg
A digital assistance system is sought that supports specialists in the independent re-evaluation of pipe inspections, provides comparable cases and decision-making bases, and documents evaluations comprehensibly, while the final decision remains with the human.

Scaleup Hamburg

Scaleup Hamburg
A joint case by four companies is looking for an AI-supported, field-ready solution to capture, structure, and make safely findable and usable for employees, implicit experiential knowledge in plants, processes, and operational activities.

Scaleup Hamburg

Scaleup Hamburg
We are seeking an innovative, digitally planned transport solution for outpatient rehabilitation patients that enables reliable, comfortable, and economically viable transportation between their homes and rehabilitation facilities. The aim is to close existing gaps in public transport and current transportation services, and to support individuals, particularly those with limited mobility.
The solution should enable efficient planning and bundling of journeys (e.g., through pooling), be easily integrated into existing processes, and ideally be controlled via a digital platform (app/web). In addition to operational implementation, a viable financing and billing model also plays a key role.
The first step involves a pilot project with a limited number of people, with the aim of subsequently scaling the solution to other locations and use cases.

Scaleup Hamburg

Scaleup Hamburg
A solution is sought for the efficient creation of route reports for tenders in the logistics sector, in order to structure tender processes, make them more comparable and reduce manual effort.

Scaleup Hamburg

Scaleup Hamburg
LPL is looking for an AI-powered solution that automatically analyzes incoming international tender documents, extracts relevant transport and project data, creates packing lists, and accelerates initial price indications for offers based on historical projects.

Scaleup Hamburg

Scaleup Hamburg
The aim is to develop more sustainable material and protection concepts for disposable gloves that reduce fossil raw materials, waste volumes and removal rejects without significantly impairing functionality, ergonomics or economic requirements.

Scaleup Hamburg

Scaleup Hamburg
The aim is to find sustainable material substitutions, resource-efficient film and bag solutions, and digital assistance systems to make waste disposal more circular, less material-intensive, and process-optimized.

Scaleup Hamburg

Scaleup Hamburg
AlsterFood is seeking innovative technologies for the cold preparation of sauces and other foods. The goal is to achieve texture and shelf life without heating, reduce energy and time consumption, and avoid artificial additives as much as possible.

Scaleup Hamburg
Ein Infrastrukturunternehmen sucht eine digitale Wissensplattform, um über Jahre aufgebautes Fachwissen zur Rohrzustandsbewertung strukturiert zu sichern, frühere Vergleichsfälle nutzbar zu machen und künftige Bewertungen konsistent zu unterstützen.

Scaleup Hamburg
A digital assistance system is sought that supports specialists in the independent re-evaluation of pipe inspections, provides comparable cases and decision-making bases, and documents evaluations comprehensibly, while the final decision remains with the human.

Scaleup Hamburg
A joint case by four companies is looking for an AI-supported, field-ready solution to capture, structure, and make safely findable and usable for employees, implicit experiential knowledge in plants, processes, and operational activities.

Scaleup Hamburg
We are seeking an innovative, digitally planned transport solution for outpatient rehabilitation patients that enables reliable, comfortable, and economically viable transportation between their homes and rehabilitation facilities. The aim is to close existing gaps in public transport and current transportation services, and to support individuals, particularly those with limited mobility.
The solution should enable efficient planning and bundling of journeys (e.g., through pooling), be easily integrated into existing processes, and ideally be controlled via a digital platform (app/web). In addition to operational implementation, a viable financing and billing model also plays a key role.
The first step involves a pilot project with a limited number of people, with the aim of subsequently scaling the solution to other locations and use cases.

Scaleup Hamburg
A solution is sought for the efficient creation of route reports for tenders in the logistics sector, in order to structure tender processes, make them more comparable and reduce manual effort.

Scaleup Hamburg
LPL is looking for an AI-powered solution that automatically analyzes incoming international tender documents, extracts relevant transport and project data, creates packing lists, and accelerates initial price indications for offers based on historical projects.

Scaleup Hamburg
The aim is to develop more sustainable material and protection concepts for disposable gloves that reduce fossil raw materials, waste volumes and removal rejects without significantly impairing functionality, ergonomics or economic requirements.

Scaleup Hamburg
The aim is to find sustainable material substitutions, resource-efficient film and bag solutions, and digital assistance systems to make waste disposal more circular, less material-intensive, and process-optimized.

Scaleup Hamburg
AlsterFood is seeking innovative technologies for the cold preparation of sauces and other foods. The goal is to achieve texture and shelf life without heating, reduce energy and time consumption, and avoid artificial additives as much as possible.

Scaleup Hamburg
A joint case by four companies is looking for an AI-supported, field-ready solution to capture, structure, and make safely findable and usable for employees, implicit experiential knowledge in plants, processes, and operational activities.

Scaleup Hamburg
We are seeking an innovative, digitally planned transport solution for outpatient rehabilitation patients that enables reliable, comfortable, and economically viable transportation between their homes and rehabilitation facilities. The aim is to close existing gaps in public transport and current transportation services, and to support individuals, particularly those with limited mobility.
The solution should enable efficient planning and bundling of journeys (e.g., through pooling), be easily integrated into existing processes, and ideally be controlled via a digital platform (app/web). In addition to operational implementation, a viable financing and billing model also plays a key role.
The first step involves a pilot project with a limited number of people, with the aim of subsequently scaling the solution to other locations and use cases.

Scaleup Hamburg
A solution is sought for the efficient creation of route reports for tenders in the logistics sector, in order to structure tender processes, make them more comparable and reduce manual effort.

Scaleup Hamburg
LPL is looking for an AI-powered solution that automatically analyzes incoming international tender documents, extracts relevant transport and project data, creates packing lists, and accelerates initial price indications for offers based on historical projects.

Scaleup Hamburg
The aim is to develop more sustainable material and protection concepts for disposable gloves that reduce fossil raw materials, waste volumes and removal rejects without significantly impairing functionality, ergonomics or economic requirements.

Scaleup Hamburg
The aim is to find sustainable material substitutions, resource-efficient film and bag solutions, and digital assistance systems to make waste disposal more circular, less material-intensive, and process-optimized.

Scaleup Hamburg
AlsterFood is seeking innovative technologies for the cold preparation of sauces and other foods. The goal is to achieve texture and shelf life without heating, reduce energy and time consumption, and avoid artificial additives as much as possible.

Scaleup Hamburg
AlsterFood wants to test alternative cleaning methods in a new production kitchen, in particular ozonated water for dishes, containers and surfaces. The aim is to reduce chemicals and ensure high hygiene standards.

Scaleup Hamburg
The challenge aims to automate key logistical processes such as palletizing, filling, and the transport of heavy containers at AlsterFood's new production site. The use of flexible robotics, AI-supported image processing, and autonomous mobile systems is intended to increase efficiency, occupational safety, and process quality in community catering.
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“The venture clienting program of Scaleup Hamburg has helped us accelerate our innovation processes and identify promising innovative solutions.”
Jan Krause
Innovationmanager, Hamburger Hochbahn

“Vandalism and unauthorized access to our depots cause significant costs each year and directly affect the reliability of our services for Hamburg’s citizens. Through the venture clienting program, we were able to discover innovative technologies that help us better protect our infrastructure, reduce operational disruptions, and ultimately provide a better service to the people of Hamburg.”
Normen Wiegand
CEO, Hamburger Hochbahnwache

“Participating in the Scaleup Hamburg venture clienting program gave us a unique opportunity to connect with innovative startups that understand the complexity of regulatory compliance in trading various types of goods and products. The program creates the perfect environment for developing practical, industry-specific solutions that deliver real value to the company.”
Valerie Winand
Project Manager, Corporate Development, Jebsen & Jessen

“The partnership with Scaleup Hamburg within the venture clienting program provides us with the perfect opportunity to explore innovative AI solutions that optimize our operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and position us for sustainable growth in international markets.”
Jan Niklas Kösling
Head of Projects, Wunsche Gruppe

“As a diagnostics company committed to improving global health, we are aware of our responsibility to minimize the environmental impact of our operations. Through our collaboration with Scaleup Hamburg, we were introduced to innovative packaging solutions that would enable us to reduce our ecological footprint without compromising the quality, performance, and safety that our customers rely on.”
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Business Development, altona Diagnostics
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Scaleup Hamburg is an initiative of Hamburg Invest, the city’s economic development agency, and supports Hamburg-based companies in overcoming innovation barriers and successfully implementing new technologies. Through the proven venture clienting approach, you gain low-risk, low-investment access to market-tested innovators. This enables you to leverage validated solutions for your complex challenges while simultaneously strengthening your internal innovation capabilities.
Our offering is aimed at companies in Hamburg that are strategically working on innovation topics, seeking to unlock new technologies, and aiming to enhance their competitiveness through collaboration with innovative partners.
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