JOIN THE START-UP SPHERE in HAMBURG
WHAT'S IN FOR YOU
- A network of talented members and potential co-founders
- Direct encounters and insights into the most successful startups in Hamburg
- Contact to investors, mentors, startups, speakers and industry experts
- Workshops and startup visits around innovation, design, product and venture building
- Access to our international START Network with partner chapters such as START St. Gallen, START Barcelona or START Paris
- An extensive network of partners and alumni to provide you with the right contact for any startup topic
- Our own Co-working space for deep work, workshops and events next to the Elbphilharmonie
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application
Fill out a set of questions on Google Form, as well as uploading your CV. You will receive a confirmation email that we received your application.
First interview
After initial screening of written applications, the selected candidates move on for a face-to-face interview with START members.
Onboarding Day
Your first event as an official STARTie! A full day of onboarding, meeting the whole team and getting to know each other.
Frequently asked questions.
Admission Criteria
- Currrently enrolled as a Student, or soon to be
- You have a burning passion for entrepreneurship
- You want to get into venture capital, get in contact with prospective co-founders or learn more about the ecosystem
- You commit to being an active member of our community for one entire year
- You are based in Hamburg for at least the next 6 months
In which departments would I be able to contribute?
People: We find the raw diamonds in the Hamburg startup ecosystem and building a community that feels like a family!
Partnerships: Having flourishing partnerships that unite entrepreneurial minds and hence, create long-lasting impact for our members, partners, and the Hamburg ecosystem.
Events: Hosting events and strengthens the community by providing them a platform to be together! They also want to give people the chance to connect with like-minded people.
Marketing: We are the Voice of START Hamburg – and want to motivate each stakeholder to become engaged with START by providing all the necessary content at each step of the START-journey
Is there any membership fee?
Yes, our membership fee is 30€ per semester.
How many events do you have per semester?
Next semester we have more than 6 major events. But there is always the possibility to meet fellow STARTies for a coffee and in our co-working space.
My German is not good, is that a problem?
Do I have to study a specific program or bring special skills?
We are all thriving from diversity! Any kind of study is right to join START Hamburg!
How much time do I have to spend for START Hamburg?
I haven’t found an idea of what to start yet, is this a problem?
Any questions unanswered? We are happy to answer them! Just contact us
via moin@start-hamburg.com.