In Hamburg, the GRIT youth engagement pilot was coordinated by MaCo and Port of Hamburg Marketing, building on the Antwerp experience but adapting it to the local educational and industrial context. The goal was to engage young learners with the technical and environmental dimensions of the green industrial transition in one of Europe’s largest ports.
The Hamburg team tested an adapted version of the Pimp My Port game in early 2025 with secondary school students and vocational learners. The game introduced them to the complexity of industrial systems and the range of technical roles involved in decarbonisation. Using a port map and sector-specific challenges, participants explored how green energy, logistics, and circular practices interact in real port operations.
The pilot emphasised hydrogen technology, a key innovation area in Hamburg’s industrial cluster. Students discussed how electrolysers, renewable electricity, and fuel logistics support cleaner production chains. The session also introduced sustainability management roles, showing that the green transition needs both technical and coordination skills.
Close collaboration with teachers and local companies ensured that the materials matched school curricula and business realities. Trainers highlighted how the game allowed students to work collaboratively and think systemically — seeing how energy, economy, and environment are interconnected.
Key Learnings:
- Regional adaptation is crucial: Hamburg’s hydrogen focus made the game locally relevant.
- Combining technical and management perspectives supports a holistic understanding of the green transition.
- Gamification helps reveal real job opportunities in industrial sustainability.
Key Figures:
🎓 48 students 👩🏫 3 teachers 🧑🔧 5 trainers