Business in Berlin

Business, science and research are tightly interwoven in Berlin. Numerous smaller companies with a wealth of creative energy create an innovative environment for the big players in the field. About one-third of the world's fifty largest companies have offices in Berlin.

Even in times of declining economic activity, Berlin has been able to hold its ground as a competitive business location. The city’s outstanding infrastructure, its large and highly qualified workforce, and its excellent colleges, universities, and research institutions are major reasons motivating companies to locate here. more »

The WissenschaftsAtlas Berlin is the interactive and informative compendium of research news and partnership opportunities available in Germany's capital.
The WissenschaftsAtlas informs users of the specialization areas of Berlin's research institutions and collaborative possibilities. It is directed at corporations and the public sector, researchers, interested experts, media and specialized journalists. more »

Berlin Partner GmbH is the central contact agency in Berlin helping investors settle in the city, assisting local companies in all matters relating to foreign trade, and promoting the capital as a business location.
The agency receives the majority of its financial support from private companies and is commissioned by the Berlin State Senate to develop and implement location marketing strategies and capital city promotion. More than 130 prominent German and international private “partner” companies support Berlin Partner and share a common interest in advertising the capital on a regional, national and international level. more »

Your first port of call for business-related advice and information. The Berlin Business Location Center offers you hands-on info about setting up business in Berlin. more »

We can give you advice and support. The Investors Co-ordination Office is the central contact point for anyone who has questions or problems in connection with investment projects in the fields of building, housing and transport. more »

The "Meetings Conventions Incentives" division of Berlin Tourismus & Kongress GmbH is the official contact for your event - whether it be a convention, meeting, company event, product presentation or incentive.
Compilation and booking of your hotel room quotas, choosing your venue - whether it's a convention hotel, convention centre or unusual location - and sourcing the most diverse service providers in Berlin - you will find competent support in the planning and organisation of your event. more »

Facts and Figures about Berlin published by The Berlin State Statistical Office. more »

• Adlershof - Europe's most modern Technology Park. more »

• BBB Management GmbH Campus Berlin-Buch - The BBB is the developing and managing company of the Campus Berlin-Buch - the leading location in an outstanding biotech region. BBB acquires, serves and supports biotech companies from the initial setting-up stages and spin-offs to matured, rapidly growing companies. more »

• Innovations-Zentrum Berlin Management GmbH - The primary goal of the IZBM (managing company of innovation and business incubation centres in Berlin) is to develop and manage technology-, innovation- and business incubation centres. more »

• Wissenschaftskolleg Berlin - Institute for Advanced Study - At the Wissenschaftskolleg Berlin, internationally recognized researchers, promising younger scientists, scholars and prominent intellectuals have the opportunity to concentrate, free of constraints and duties, on work projects of their own choice for one academic year (October-July).

• Trade Fair Calendar - Berlin has a full, all-year-round Trade Fair calendar.

• Liegenschaftsfonds Berlin - The State of Berlin presents its most comprehensive property portfolio.

• Technology Foundation Berlin - The technology foundation sponsors science and research in selected technology sectors, promotes concrete innovative projects and conducts strategic dialogues on technology policy matters in Berlin.

• Brandenburg Economic Development Board - The Brandenburg Economic Development Board GmbH (ZAB) is Brandenburg’s central contact for inquiries concerning innovation and (external) business promotion as well as energy, technology transfer and cluster management.

• IBB Beteiligungsgesellschaft - IBB Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH supports Berlin based, technology-oriented companies with venture capital.

• The Federal Ministry of Economics and Labour - The Federal Ministry of Economics and Labour sees itself more and more as a provider of modern services. The Ministry likes to provide the public with a variety of up-to-date information, including current developments in economic policy and Ministrial policy.