THE LÄND is Europe‘s top innovation region, Germany‘s export champion, and an industrial powerhouse. It's the ideal place for your company to grow, offering diverse sectors from automotive and healthcare to AI and quantum computing. Unlock new opportunities and accelerate your success here.

In THE LÄND, you'll find global giants like Bosch, Porsche, and SAP, alongside a vibrant ecosystem of strong SMEs – all linked to top-tier research institutions. Benefit from immediate proximity to suppliers, customers, and partners, gaining direct access to groundbreaking research and collaboration.

Bavaria is home to global German icons such as Adidas, BMW, Audi and Siemens – while drawing international industry leaders including Google, TSMC and OpenAI. Along with over 600,000 SMEs – many of them world-leading – and a thriving startup scene, Bavaria is one of Europe’s leading economic powerhouses.

Companies in Bavaria benefit from numerous top-tier universities and research institutions, a supportive environment of industry clusters and substantial cross-sector networks. Experience a high quality of life blending tradition with modernity – and a business environment that comes with a view.

Discover a region where sustainable production, modern mobility, and green technologies are not just buzzwords, but a thriving reality. Global players, innovative SMEs, and creative startups are all finding their advantage here, leveraging Brandenburg‘s excellent location factors to build the future.

Ready to unlock exceptional value? Brandenburg offers Germany’s lowest trade tax rates. Combine that with the highest labor productivity among eastern German states and unit labor costs below the national average, and you’ll see why investing here is a strategic move for your business.

With Germany’s second-largest container terminal, world-class logistics sites, and outstanding transport infrastructure, Bremen is the perfect springboard into European markets. Shift your business into the fast lane!

Bremen is home to renowned universities, cutting-edge research institutions, Germany’s largest space hub, and the second-biggest aeronautics industry. Discover a dynamic tech ecosystem where startups and industry leaders drive innovation together.

Unlock unparalleled global access in Hamburg. With Europe's 3rd largest seaport and Northern Europe's biggest rail hub, our logistics connect you worldwide. Over 100 consulates and 5,500 international companies highlight Hamburg's global appeal. Expand your reach, accelerate your growth.

Discover where centuries of trading tradition fuel a dynamic future – with a thriving startup scene, cutting-edge research, and future industries like hydrogen, aviation, life sciences, and AI. The European Innovation Scoreboard has recognized Hamburg as a leading innovation hub.

International companies recognize Hessen as a top site for research and development in automotive, electrical engineering, ICT and life sciences. The region’s ecosystem of a highly skilled workforce, renowned universities and research institutes fosters breakthrough innovations and business success.

Businesses don’t just set up shop in Hessen – they commit long-term and succeed. The fact that nearly 14,000 international companies have set up operations in the region speaks volumes about its strategic importance and long-term viability.

Located on the Baltic Sea, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern connects you strategically to Scandinavia, Poland and the Baltic markets . Through modern deep-water ports and efficient transport corridors, this prime location enables fast, cost-effective trade across Northern Europe and beyond.

With over 200 percent of its electricity produced from wind, solar, and biomass, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is a true leader in European renewable energy. 

Pioneering healthcare innovation

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern ranks first in Germany for healthcare employment and economic contribution and is a pioneer in life science research. Companies benefit from collaborating with renowned universities, research institutes, and specialized biotech and medtech clusters.

Lower Saxony is Germany's energy leader. With abundant clean energy and vast expansion potential in onshore and offshore wind, the state is leading in wind power. Its central European location, 9 seaports, and Germany's only deep-water port provide unparalleled infrastructure.

Lower Saxony hosts global leaders like VW, Continental, Otto Bock, and Sennheiser, excelling in Automotive, Life Sciences, Smart Farming, and Food. HANNOVER MESSE offers tech insights. As research-intensive location with skilled professionals, it‘s ideal for shaping your future.

In NRW, you will find everything your new location needs: skilled talent, thriving sales and procurement markets, cutting-edge research, strong networks, world-class infrastructure – plus a great quality of life for you and your team.

From startups to big players, from bold ideas to patented products – NRW turns vision into reality. Here, tech innovators meet engineers, creatives meet industry leaders, and ideas grow into market-shaping solutions.

Chemistry, biotechnology, and winemaking form a dynamic trio in Rhineland-Palatinate. Supported by top infrastructure, skilled talent, and strong companies. And just by the way: is there any other federal state that helped save the world during the pandemic with its vaccines?

Over 99% of our companies are small and medium-sized enterprises. From hidden champions to family businesses, they drive innovation, create jobs, and form the backbone of Rhineland-Palatinate’s economic success.

Gain your competitive edge in a globally leading hub for AI, cybersecurity, FinTech, and cloud computing. Tap into a powerful network of top-tier research, dynamic startups, and established industry leaders – all ready to drive your next breakthrough.

From a heritage of coal and steel, Saarland has evolved into a high-tech hub. The state actively promotes industry, creates investment incentives, and supports R&D. Here, companies find an environment that drives growth and innovation.

In one of Europe's "Strong Innovator" regions, highly motivated, above-average skilled workers put innovative ideas into practice in the shortest possible time. Saxony exhibits one of the highest GDP growth rates of all German states since 2000. And products are shipped 24/7 around the world from the DHL Europe Air Freight Hub in Leipzig.

There are many more good reasons why the region in the heart of Europe is a top location for internationally active companies such as BMW, BOSCH, DHL, GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Infineon, NILES-SIMMONS, VW or TSMC … and certainly for your company too.

Saxony-Anhalt is a hotspot for advanced engineering and future technologies. From chemicals and mechanical engineering to life sciences, strong industries thrive here. At Leuna Chemical Park, UPM is building Europe’s largest bioeconomy project – producing chemicals from wood.

Investors in Saxony-Anhalt benefit from direct access to to government and administration, rapid approval processes, and efficient project delivery. Daimler Truck and its Global Parts Center in Halberstadt is just one example – supported by cutting-edge transport and logistics infrastructure.

Germany’s northernmost state connects the Baltic and the North Sea – and your business to Scandinavia and the Baltics. Future industries thrive here: renewable energy, AI, digitalization, food, life sciences, and mechanical engineering. Work-life balance comes naturally.

Schleswig-Holstein aims to be Germany’s first climate-neutral industrial state. Its advanced energy grid supports diverse renewables, backed by strong community acceptance and top-tier research. A prime location for businesses committed to sustainability.

Global leaders like ZEISS, JENOPTIK and SCHOTT showcase Thuringia’s strength in optics. The state’s diverse industrial mix of SMEs is driven by over 100 world market and technology leaders – from automotive to electronics and life sciences.

Thuringia’s R&D ecosystem links the cities of Jena, Ilmenau and Erfurt – home to research institutes such as Fraunhofer or Leibniz. Top talents emerge from leading universities and the German dual vocational training. With 37 percent, Jena boasts an above average proportion of academics in its working population.

Strategically positioned at Europe's very heart, Berlin offers unparalleled access to over 500 million consumers. As a hub for European policymaking, it provides the perfect conditions for international companies seeking a qualified talent pool and seamless market entry.

Berlin is a powerhouse of innovation, home to leading scientific institutions and a world-renowned startup ecosystem with thriving clusters like healthcare, transport, energy tech, photonics, and ICT. Discover exceptional opportunities for innovation partnerships and rapid market entry.