The Top 9 Accelerators & Incubators in Hamburg
Discover the top 9 accelerators in Hamburg to supercharge your startup growth.
Overview
startersss tracks 11 accelerator and incubator programs in Hamburg, Germany: 9 still operating, and 2 that have shut down or gone offline (listed at the end). 3 are verified as accepting applications. Of those operating, 6 run hybrid, 2 run in person and 1 runs remotely. The most common focus areas are Fintech (3), Media (2) and Journalism (2). For the rest of Germany, see every program in Germany.
comdirect Start-up Garage
A startup accelerator program focused on financial technology (FinTech) startups, that provides mentorship and funding.
FinTech Studio
FinTech Studio is a technology company that provides financial institutions with a suite of software tools and services to help them accelerate their digital transformation.
Hanse Ventures
Hanse Ventures is a Berlin-based venture capital firm that invests in and supports early-stage startups in the digital and technology sectors.
Fast Forward Accelerator
Fast Forward Accelerator is a non-profit organization that provides funding, mentorship, and resources to tech nonprofits that are creating social impact.
Media Lift
Content & Tech Incubator: Turning ideas into innovation
Next Media Accelerator
The Next Media Accelerator is a startup accelerator that provides funding, mentorship, and resources to media and technology startups.
NMA Venture Capital
The premier hub for media innovation in Europe.
PlugAndPlay - Travel and Hospitality
We connect the best tech startups and world’s largest corporations
TruVenturo
TruVenturo is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups and provides support through their network of experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts.
No longer operating
2 programs from earlier versions of this list have since shut down or gone offline (checked Nov 2026): NCA · Next Logistics Accelerator.