Looking for a gateway to the European market? Baden-Württemberg, known as "the Start-up LÄND", offers unparalleled opportunities for international start-ups and scale-ups. With its central location, robust infrastructure, and access to some of the world’s leading industries, our region is the ideal place for you to grow and thrive.
Why choose Baden-Württemberg?
Access to Europe: Be at the heart of the EU, with seamless connections to global markets.
Industry 4.0 Leadership: Collaborate with industry giants in Automotive, AI, MedTech, and GreenTech.
Top-Tier Research & Innovation: Work with institutions like Fraunhofer Institutes, KIT and Max Planck Society.
Programs to Help You Land in Baden-Württemberg
Scale-up Landing Pads in Baden-Württemberg: Tailored support for international scale-ups to set up operations here.
- Welcome Package WRS Stuttgart
- THE LÄB CyberLab Karlsruhe
- Up2B Market Discovery
- Start-up BW Summit and Discovery Tours
Europe Enterprise Network (EEN): Connect with a vast network of business and innovation partners across Europe, helping you find partnerships, collaborations, and market opportunities.
Clusters and Networks: Join sector-specific networks like AI BW or BioLAGO.
Support for a Smooth Transition
Providing Information
Everything you need to know about Baden-Württemberg as a business location. The investor portal www.bw-invest.de provides you with detailed information on the industries of today and the technologies of the future, as well as the regions of Baden-Württemberg. The database on this website gives you access to approximately 20,000 companies in Baden-Württemberg that are open to potential collaboration.
Location Database
The location database Baden-Württemberg provides you with an at-a-glance overview of the region, giving you the insight you need to understand and make the most of your future home. We ca also provide you with connections to office spaces and coworking hubs like MAFINEX Technology Center and CODE_n Spaces.
Administrative support
Support in administrative procedures (including relevant legal and tax frameworks), allowing you to hit the ground running and focus on the things that are important to you and the change you want to make.
Introductions & Connections
Connecting start-ups with important players such as investors and government contacts, creating a networked economy in which the right kind of support allows start-ups to flourish in a fast-changing world.