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We ensure your successful expansion
As the No. 1 innovation region in Europe, Baden-Württemberg is the perfect location for your corporate expansion. As a one-stop agency, we offer you comprehensive services and the highest quality of service free of charge so that you can successfully establish your business in THE LÄND, regardless of the size of your project.
Get started in THE LÄND
We provide you with reliable information about Baden-Württemberg as a business location.
Locate in THE LÄND
We find the ideal location for your company, support you in networking and recruiting skilled specialists as well as examine financing options for you.
Grow in THE LÄND
We help you in your next step toward growth.
Special support for start-ups
We offer additional support for innovative start-ups and scale-ups.
Why Baden-Württemberg?
Baden-Württemberg: THE LÄND to expand
Business Environment
Key industries
From the automotive sector to machine and plant engineering or the health sector and ICT sector to aerospace, these key industries safeguard Baden-Württemberg’s position as a strong economic hub in Europe and offer domestic and international investors from different industries the perfect base for their expansion into Germany.
Cross-sectional technologies
Baden-Württemberg is an innovation hub where cross-sectional technologies help shape the future: Artificial intelligence, quantum technology, GreenTech, Smart City and Industry 4.0 are the key to moving not just individual sectors but the state’s entire economy forward sustainably by means of new products and services as well as strong growth. Find out how your company can benefit from this innovative environment!
Strong network
In good company
Baden-Württemberg is home to one-third of all German world market leaders and leading corporations as Mercedes-Benz, Bosch or Trumpf. Over 7000 international companies such as IBM, Roche and Fanuc are also active in the German Southwest. Your enterprise will be in good company in THE LÄND and benefit from the proximity to potential suppliers, customers and attractive partners for collaboration thanks to close networks.
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see all eventsDMEA is Europe's leading digital health event. From April 21 to 23, 2026, experts from the industry will gather in Berlin. In addition to providing a comprehensive market overview, DMEA offers stakeholders a wide range of opportunities for intensive exchange, targeted networking, and effective customer acquisition. More than 900 exhibitors, 20,500 participants, and 470 speakers will come together over three days. Our medtech expert Julia Kunst is looking forward to meeting you there!
This session is part of a series of five virtual sessions that will guide you through the essential steps to successfully land in Baden-Württemberg.
Today, you will get guidance on key legal aspects of starting a business in Germany.
Register here.
Carolin Eißler is looking forward to getting to know you!
This session is part of a series of five virtual sessions that will guide you through the essential steps to successfully land in Baden-Württemberg.
In the final session, you can learn about programmes and offers about scaling, internationalization, and other startup relevant support services.
Register here.
Carolin Eißler is looking forward to getting to know you!
We are your one-stop agency for your expansion into THE LÄND
At Baden-Württemberg International (BW_i), we are the state’s central point of contact for investors from Germany and abroad. We operate this platform EXPÄND INTO THE LÄND for you. We will accompany your company through all phases of locating to Germany’s Southwest. How can we help?
