Creative enterprise strategies originating from the Hamburg metropolitan region

The Lüneburg Economic Awards, hosted by the Economic Development Corporation for the City and District of Lüneburg (WLG), are set to honour creative business ideas and outstanding entrepreneurial achievements of startups, young companies, crafts, and SMEs from the region. The awards ceremony, scheduled for November 14, 2025, in the central building of Leuphana University Lüneburg, promises to be an exciting event showcasing the best of Lüneburg's business community.

The Lüneburg Founding Prize Impulse and the Leuphana Founding Idea of the Year each come with a prize money of 3,000 euros. These awards aim to encourage and support innovative and ground-breaking ideas that have the potential to drive the regional economy forward.

In addition to these, the Craft Prize (Artificial Intelligence in Crafts) and the SME Prize Lüneburg are also up for grabs. These categories recognise the importance of traditional crafts and small and medium-sized enterprises in the region, and the role they play in driving economic growth.

The Metropol Region Hamburg is also playing a significant role in the awards, presenting solutions for mobility management and supporting businesses with Real-Lab for sustainable mobility. The region is implementing key measures of the future agenda, demonstrating its commitment to a greener and more sustainable future.

Applications for the Lüneburg Economic Awards are still possible until July 31, 2025. Companies can apply in one of the four categories mentioned above. Further information about the awards, including application details and criteria, can be found on the websites luenale.de and wirtschaft-lüneburg.de.

The winners of the Lüneburg Economic Awards 2025 will be announced at the ceremony in November. While the specific names of the winners have not been publicly disclosed, it is expected to be a celebration of the region's entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking.

Mario Leupold, the Managing Director of WLG, emphasises the importance of Lünale as an important supraregional stage for the regional economy. He believes that the awards provide a platform for businesses to showcase their achievements and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.

In conclusion, the Lüneburg Economic Awards 2025 promise to be an exciting event that celebrates the best of Lüneburg's business community. With the support of the Metropol Region Hamburg and the commitment of WLG, these awards are a testament to the region's dedication to fostering innovation, supporting businesses, and driving economic growth.