Niklas Carsten

Expert for innovation and funding

“Strong regions grow through collaboration, trust, and economic foresight.”

Niklas Karsten works with the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce (Handelskammer Hamburg), where he contributes to strengthening Hamburg’s business landscape and its position as a leading economic hub in Northern Europe. His work focuses on connecting companies, institutions, startups, and public stakeholders to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic development.

With a strong interest in ecosystem building and cross-sector collaboration, he supports initiatives that enhance competitiveness, enable knowledge exchange, and create long-term value for the regional economy. His approach is shaped by Hamburg’s Hanseatic tradition of openness, responsibility, and international outlook.