Post by Harm Paulsen

YES! ⚓️🔥 Hamburg takes the lead over Munich! The latest data from the new study "Next Generation Startup-Neugründungen in Deutschland" (January – June 2026) by the Startup-Verband and startupdetector is out, and Hamburg has a historic reason to celebrate: With 212 new startups in the first half of the year, our Hanseatic city has officially secured 2nd place in the Germany-wide city ranking – behind Berlin and #AheadOfMunich ;-) ! #EvenMoreImpressive: when it comes to startups per capita, Hamburg is now running almost neck-and-neck with the capital city, Berlin. Even better news for the ecosystem: startup insolvencies have actually decreased at the same time. The ecosystem is growing on a highly resilient foundation! #TheGrowthDrivers: The future is digital and intelligent.  The real catalyst behind this growth is technological innovation: - The software sector remains the undisputed number one driver for new foundations. - More than one third (34%) of all new startups have a distinct AI focus. AI is no longer just a trend; it is the infrastructure of modern business models. #WhatsForYou? If you want to stay ahead of the curve in this dynamic environment—or launch the next data-driven startup yourself—you need the right toolkit. The market is looking for leaders who can strategically bridge the gap between business, data, and Artificial Intelligence. #WhereWeHelp: Our part-time Master of Science in Business Analytics & AI at the NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management is designed to equip you with the exact skills needed to ride this wave of innovation—whether as a founder, intrapreneur, or tech leader. Let’s keep pushing Hamburg’s startup ecosystem forward! 👉 You can find the link to our Master's program in the comments section below! #HamburgStartups #ImpossibleFounders #StartupVerband #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessAnalytics #TechStartups #Innovation #MasterOfScience #LifelongLearning #MunichInTheRearview 😉