SQUARE Innovation HUB
co-innovating
the future
SQUARE Innovation HUB enables corporates, start-ups and institutions to co-innovate by teaching innovation methods, disruptive technology and forming mindsets.
We design innovation funnels and processes of innovation units and equip them with high-performing teams.
Co-innovating the future ∙
Co-innovating the future ∙
Co-innovating the future ∙
Co-innovating the future ∙
Co-innovating the future ∙
Building corporate innovation units
Build your corporate innovation unit with the intrapreneurship experts of SQUARE Innovation HUB: Innovate from within by designing internal innovation funnels and staffing the needed innovation team. Leverrage external start-up resources by partnering in your individually set up venture client unit.
process design
performance metrics
team compilation
INNOVATION HUB
fostering cross-industry co-innovation
Collaborate with other innovation stakeholders: SQUARE Innovation HUB is bringing together innovators from various industries to foster true cross-industry innovation. In various workshop formats, hackathons and barcamps, we design and test innovative business models.
12+
community events per year
100+
innovation stakeholders
WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
teaching methods and shaping mindsets
Get prepared to disrupt your own organization by applying innovation methods in the hands-on workshop formats of SQUARE Innovation HUB. Solving real-world problems and designing rapid prototypes, will shape your mindset to constantly ideate innovations.
agile methods
lean startup methodology
rapid prototyping
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experience the latest technology at SQUARE Tech-Playground powered by Microsoft
blockchain
digitally distributed, decentralized network
cloud
scalable computing power
artificial intelligence
leveraging computers to perform complex tasks
3D printer
on-demand manufacturing
augmented/virtual reality
immersive experiences
internet of things
connecting sensors and devices
robotic
lean manufacturing & automatization
drones
reach different perspectives
Innovation Community
Ready to see what's next?
Join the community!
Experience innovation and engage with likeminded innovators!
Get invited to our series of innovation events and learn about disruptive technologies.
Together with our partners, corporates and expert speakers, we offer a diverse range of event formats.
Experience hands-on agile methods and connect to other innovators just like you!
co-innovate by joining our partner-network
Join our network of partners to co-host events, solve real-world challenges and foster cross-industry innovation.
Partners benefit from our broad network within Hamburg’s innovation eco-system as well as connections to relevant stakeholders outside the city’s boundaries.
Alexander Britz
Head of Digital Business Transformation & AI | Microsoft Deutschland
"KI hat für die Wirtschaft eine riesige Bedeutung, weil sie das Potential hat, unser Leben und unsere Arbeit komplett zu verändern."
Dr. Michael Müller Wünsch
CIO Otto GmbH & Co. KG
"Im Tech-Playground finden Menschen und Technologie eine Begegnungsstätte."
Dr. Ralf Belusa
Managing Director Hapag Lloyd
"Wenn man heute keine exponentiellen Geschäftsmodelle aufbaut, dann hat man schon verloren."
Kai Uwe Ernst
Managing Director Cluster Reply DE
"Nur exponentielle Geschäftsmodelle haben einen derart disruptiven Charakter, dass sie in der Lage sind, komplette Industrien auf den Kopf zu stellen."
Ian Karan
Wirtschaftssenator Hamburg a. D.
"Wir brauchen dringend eine Firma wie Square.Wir sind sehr weit hinten in der Digitalisierung und Square wird einen großartigen Push geben."