HANSA 09-2024

SMM Maritime start-ups

SMM Maritime start-ups joining SMM The sixth edition of the »Maritime Start-up Day & Night« will once again make a splash with new business ideas by young international companies. This marks the second time the event partners up with SMM Awhole new world of different topics both in the digital and analogue market field – that’s what this year’s »Maritime Start-up Day & Night« is all about once more. The best place for rising stars, the stage is set in Hamburg for young businesses to present their ideas, certain to bring a breath of fresh air to the industry. »We are looking forward to the second edition of the Maritime Start-up Day at SMM,« says organizer Carsten Bullemer. Back in 2022 it was a stunning success he’s eager to repeat. »It will be another exciting event where maritime start-ups will present their innovative solutions and ideas. All SMM visitors are cordially invited to watch the pitches on stage.« Ulli Selbach, Business Unit Director Maritime Technology & Fairs at Hamburg Messe, is more than happy to bring back the event. »The Maritime Start-up Night aboard the ›Karoline‹, right next to the exhibition grounds, was already a personal highlight of mine in 2022. It’ll be a must for me at SMM 2024 as well,«, he says. »If you’ve got yourself a ticket, you can look forward to a great party – with smart start-ups who know how to celebrate.« Start-ups who have booked a booth at SMM Hamburg will have the chance to present their company to the audience at the prefinal pitches on September 4th. A In 2022, the »SMM Maritime Start-up Award« went to Ankeri from Iceland jury will then award the best start-up in each of the four categories. Come night, one of those four pre-winners will be chosen as »Maritime Start-up 2024« during the award ceremony – followed by a get-together with food and drinks. The winner will not only receive the prestigious award, but also a free booth at SMM 2026 and a »HANSA Media Booster Package« worth € 10,000 to top it off. But in the end, every start-up is certainly going to make the most of a personal meet and greet with potential investors and an outstanding opportunity for networking. ED Schedule – September 4th, 2024 • 11.25 am: Open Stage • 11.30 am: Pitches Category 1 • 12.20 pm: Pitches Category 2 • 2.10 pm: Pitches Category 3 • 4 pm: Pitches Category 4 • 6.30 pm: »Maritime Start-up Night: Award Ceremony« • 7 pm: Exclusive Aftershow Party – get-together with live music, drinks and food © SMM 44 HANSA – International Maritime Journal 09 | 2024