Baden-Württemberg as a business location

Ausblick über die Weingärten der Stadt Stuttgart in Baden-Württemberg

Welcome to the innovation region No. 1 in Europe

Baden-Württemberg (“THE LÄND”) is one of Europe’s most economically powerful regions and its leading hub for innovation. The combination of world-renowned companies, a strong SME base and excellent research institutions make the third-largest German federal state a strong business location. Companies work closely together with research institutions and universities to develop forward-looking products and services. Research volume and intensity in Europe is at its highest in Baden-Württemberg.

The German Southwest has a strong international focus, with an export rate of about 36 per cent. More than one-third of Germany’s global market leaders are based in Baden-Württemberg. Key industries such as automotive and engineering have been rooted in the region for over 100 years. They provide a solid foundation for cross-sectional technologies such as AI, GreenTech and quantum technology.

 

Find out more about Baden-Württemberg as a business location on our website for investors EXPÄND INTO THE LÄND and about Baden-Württemberg’s key sectors in our fact sheets: