Discussion Scheduled with Paulo Kalkhake of GovTecHH at the Upcoming Hamburg Talks

On July 22, 2025, the Future Hamburg Talks welcomed Paulo Kalkhake, the project leader of GovTecHH, to discuss the exciting role startups are playing in digitising Hamburg's administration.

GovTecHH, or Government Technology Hansestadt Hamburg, is an initiative aimed at connecting startups with various administrative areas in the city. The organisation's mission is to digitise administration through innovative solutions, helping to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

During the Future Hamburg Talks, Kalkhake shared insights on what makes Hamburg a pioneer in digital administration. He also discussed why 80 percent can sometimes be better than 100 percent, emphasising the benefits of implementing solutions that offer immediate improvements rather than striving for perfection.

Kalkhake also explained why the public sector can be an exciting customer for founders. He highlighted the potential for startups to make a real impact on people's lives by improving public services and making them more accessible.

One of the startup solutions being utilised in Hamburg's administration is an AI text assistant. This technology is designed to help automate and improve communication within the administration, making it more efficient and effective.

The nationwide infrastructure is also being developed to drive the digitisation of administration across Germany. GovTecHH's work in Hamburg is helping to pave the way for similar initiatives in other cities and regions.

For those interested in learning more about GovTecHH and digital administration in Hamburg, further information can be found at digital.hamburg.de. The Future Hamburg Talks series continues to explore these topics, providing a platform for discussions about the future of digital administration in the city and beyond.

Discussion Scheduled with Paulo Kalkhake of GovTecHH at the Upcoming Hamburg Talks