Strengthening Collaborative Innovation Efforts: Hamburg and Israel
In a bid to strengthen bilateral business relations, a new cooperation between Hamburg and Israel was announced. This partnership, which focuses on tech scouting and the settlement of Israeli startups and scale-ups in Hamburg, was signed by the Chamber of Commerce Hamburg, Hamburg Invest, the German-Israeli Chamber of Commerce in Tel Aviv (AHK Israel), and other key players.
Israel, known for its innovative ecosystem, boasts over 8,000 startups developing technology-based business models. The areas of Fintech, cybersecurity, logistics, life science, maritime economy, and renewable energies are particularly relevant in this partnership.
The kick-off event, held on July 6 and 7, provided an overview of Israel's innovative ecosystem. Eight startups presented their business models at the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) under the motto "Smart City & Smart Mobility technologies made in Israel". One of these startups, Hopon, aims to drive the mobility transition forward with Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) solutions. The switch to Hopon's MaaS solutions promises to be fun, with real-time information on traffic and weather, and coupons for nearby establishments when delays occur.
The Smart City and Smart Mobility event at TUHH researches the combination of technological and digital infrastructures to create a Smart City. The event, held on July 11, also saw a delegation of Israeli startups presenting smart city solutions. However, these startups were not explicitly listed in the available search results.
Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is on the starting line, and solutions are needed to find take-off and landing areas for this new form of mobility. The partnership will make it easier for Hamburg companies to contact potential partner companies in Israel, thereby promoting the settlement of Israeli startups and scale-ups in Hamburg.
Jörg Rainer Noennig, Professor of Digital City Science at the HCU, believes we are experiencing a 'Cambrian moment' of mobility, with a sudden emergence of multiple mobility options. This partnership is a step towards harnessing this momentum and fostering innovation in both regions.
On July 13, 2023, Hamburg and Israel deepened their innovation partnership through various events. The partnership will not repeat the events of July 13, 2023, but will focus on promoting the settlement of Israeli startups and scale-ups in Hamburg. The Israeli venture capital firm theDOCK, specializing in maritime startups, visited the Digital Hub Logistics on July 10, further reinforcing this commitment.
Being one of the economically strongest EU regions, Hamburg offers Israeli startups the chance to scale their businesses. The partnership will allow Hamburg companies to gain a better overview of new technologies and digital solutions in Israel, opening up a world of opportunities for both parties. This partnership is set to redefine the tech landscape, fostering innovation and collaboration between Hamburg and Israel.
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