Baden-Württemberg is a powerhouse of innovation, ranking among Europe’s leading regions for start-up activity, patents, and R&D spending. With a thriving ecosystem of start-ups across high-growth sectors, this is your opportunity to invest in the future of technology and innovation.
Why invest in Baden-Württemberg?
Strong economic base: one of Europe’s strongest regions with world-renowned industries.
Start-up success stories: home to world leaders in research and business and rapidly scaling start-ups across AI, GreenTech, and more.
Government support: benefit from investment incentives and funding programs for venture capital.
Programs and networks for investors
Start-up BW Venture: a co-investment fund that supports venture capitalists investing in local start-ups.
Investor days: exclusive networking events connecting you with top start-ups.
Discover investment opportunities today. Contact our team for a personalized consultation.
Upcoming Events
Stay updated on start-up fairs, pitch competitions, and networking opportunities.
Start-up BW Summit
The Start-up BW Summit is THE highlight of the Start-up LÄND calendar. Start-ups, representatives of start-up ecosystems, companies as well as investors from the Start-up LÄND, Germany, Europe and the world meet at the summit. Participants benefit from pitching and networking opportunities with a wide spectrum of professionals.
The next Start-up BW Summit will take place in the summer of 2025. All relevant information will be published on this website and sent directly to our partners. We would love to see you there!


Meet and visit the team of Baden-Württemberg International at these upcoming events
- SXSW | Austin (Texas), USA
- EuropeDays | Tel Aviv, Israel
- Web Summit | Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
- SusHITech | Tokyo, Japan
- GITEX Europe | Berlin, Germany
- GITEX Global | Dubai, UAE
- MEDICA | Düsseldorf, Germany
- Slush | Helsinki, Finland