Berlin
A city in transformation
Berlin is on the move. Since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989,
Germany’s capital has rapidly developed into a modern hub for
service providers and technology companies. In the process, the city’s
infrastructure was updated in line with the current state of
technology and entire city districts were born.
Over the past 10 years, 1.4 million people have relocated to
Berlin. They helped drive Berlin’s transformation into a leading
center of investment in cutting-edge technologies. From start-ups to
global players, Berlin is today’s first choice for companies. Join them,
and help shape Berlin’s future!
Berlin: Your Business Location
Berlin
A city of opportunity
Berlin stands for business success. From here, you have direct access
to Europe’s largest economy while benefiting from excellent terms
available in the European Union for obtaining economic ­subsidies.
Take advantage of the opportunities afforded by a city with a
­top-notch research landscape and a spirit of innovation that befits
a dynamic, growing technology hub!
Almost 100,000 young, well-educated people in the 18 –33 age
group move to Berlin every year, adding to a rich talent pool
that will facilitate the sustained growth of your business. Whether
you are looking for affordable real estate or access to excellent
networks, Berlin offers an environment that is ideal in every aspect
for ­launching your business. We invite you to experience the unique
opportunities and advantages of Germany’s capital for yourself.
Berlin: Your Business Location
1.
Economy A metropolis of growth
As the region with the highest rate of economic growth
in Germany, Berlin offers tremendous opportunities for
­business success.
2. Infrastructure Excellent accessibility
Your location at one of Europe’s most modern transportation hubs makes it quick and easy to reach your customers
at any time.
3. Decision-Making Center High-level contacts
A business address in Germany’s political center enhances
your company’s reputation internationally.
4. Recruiting Qualified workforce
You will find the workforce your business needs among the
many graduates from Berlin’s universities.
5. Science Outstanding research
As a city of science, Berlin offers excellent opportunities
for cooperation with research and academic programs.
6. Real Estate Attractive locations
First-class commercial sites and affordable office space in
central locations make launching your business in Berlin
that much easier.
7. Events International meeting place
In Germany’s conference and events capital, you will meet
business partners, establish new contacts and maintain
important networks.
8. Quality of Life Unique cultural diversity
With a cultural landscape famous all over the world,
Berlin offers an attractive residential environment for your
­employees, families and guests.
9. International city Cosmopolitan
Berlin’s tolerant atmosphere makes it an ideal climate for
pursuing your international business together with your
employees and partners.
10. Trends Leading the way
In Berlin, you will find a high-performance environment
where you can drive international trends and help shape
the future.
1 .
Economy
A city full of know-how
“Today, the Berlin-Brandenburg region is one of the leading biotechnology locations in Europe. The density and quality of the academic
research institutions, biotechnology companies and the pharmaceutical industry in the region, plus its broad clinic landscape, facilitate an
extremely productive exchange of knowledge. For Germany, the city
is a major healthcare industries location – for us, it is our company
headquarters and global research location.”
Dieter Weinand, Chairman of the Board, Bayer Pharma AG
1.
Economy
A metropolis of growth
Berlin is in! The German capital is one of Europe’s top
investment destinations – home to companies rich in
tradition and also cutting-edge start-ups. Take advantage of the unique opportunities that the region with
Germany’s highest economic growth has to offer.
>>Berlin is one of the three most attractive locations for
business in Europe alongside London and Paris. Twothirds of senior executives worldwide say they value the
city’s excellent reputation and brand new infrastructure.
>>Berlin leads Germany in foreign direct investment.
The FDI rate per resident in Berlin is twice the German
average.
>>Berlin also attracts prestigious firms. The capital is an
ideal location for German and European headquarters as
well as R&D units.
>>Berlin is Germany’s capital for entrepreneurs. Over 44,000
new firms or spin-offs are launched each year, fueling the
city’s invigorating, creative atmosphere.
Employment statistics in Berlin by cluster
Photonics
11,700
260
0.8
Employees
Companies
Billion Revenues (€)
Transport, Mobility
and Logistics
97,000
680
3.6
Employees
Companies
Billion Revenues (€)
Energy Technologies
35,000
1,990
8.3
Employees
Companies
Billion Revenues (€)
ICT, Media and
Creative Industries
165,000
24,170
13.4
Employees
Companies
Billion Revenues (€)
Healthcare Industries
201,000
750
9
Employees
Companies
Billion Revenues (€)
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2.
Infrastructure
Transport hubs in Europe
The capital region connects Western Europe and Eastern Europe. It
is the intersection of several major European transport routes and
boasts the largest inland market in the Western world. Via air traffic
hub Berlin, over 26 million passengers reach 163 destinations on direct
flights every year.
For rapid transport in the city, Berlin relies on intermodal
solutions and a diverse range of public transport means. With only
328 cars per 1000 residents, people can move around green city Berlin
flexibly and relatively free from traffic jams.
2.
Infrastructure
Berlin is smart
Berlin is a laboratory for everything we aspire to when
it comes to urban life in the 21st century: an ef‌ficient
infrastructure, informational networking, environ­
mentally friendly mobility, creativity and a combination
of high productivitiy and a high quality of life.
>>Berlin connects Europe: The largest junction train station
on the European continent offers high-speed ­connections
to all major destinations.
>>Berlin saves time: Germany’s largest public transit system,
with routes totaling 2,447 km, ensures that you will reach
your destination within the city quickly.
>>Berlin is green: In the European Green City Index, Berlin is
number 1 in the Buildings category and in Water Management, number 3.
>>Berlin is digital: With full-coverage broadband and 4G LTE
and rapid public WiFi availabilty development, Berlin has
Europe’s top digital infrastructure.
MOBILITY in BERLIN
26 million
PASSENGERS
per year
3,200
car sharing
vehicles
450 of which
are electric cars
Central Location
in Europe
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infrastructure
Flights to
163
780 km
Destinations
rapid transit, subway a
nd
tram network
30 min
from the airport to the city center
3.
Decision-Making Center
High-level contacts
“Karl Scheffler put it best in his exceptional book about Berlin’s
destiny, Berlin: Ein Stadtschicksal : ‘Berlin – forever condemned to become, but never to be.’ This was written in 1910. More than 100 years
later, it still perfectly describes why this city is the ideal location for
a media company like Axel Springer. Berlin is the capital of change,
movement and – to use a word increasingly popular among Germans
– innovation! ”
Dr. Mathias Döpfner, Chairman of the Axel Springer AG Board of
Management
3.
Decision-Making Center
High-level contacts
Berlin is one of the most important political centers in
the world. An address in Germany’s capital will enhance your company’s reputation internationally while
­providing access to Europe’s largest economy.
>>Berlin offers tremendous resources: With 3.43 million
r­ esidents and an area of 892 m², Berlin is one of the
­largest cities in Europe.
>>Berlin grants direct access to high-level political ­networks:
The proximity to the German government, 161 ­diplomatic,
41 international organizations and 1,500 associations
allow for ­company involvement in policy-making and
ensure quick and easy access to information.
>>Berlin is Germany’s media metropolis:
Around 2,000 TV and radio companies with annual
‌revenues of € 2.2 billion. Germany’s news, talk show and
political journalism capital.
Media in Berlin BY THE Numbers
News agencies
20
Correspondents
1,000
Capital bureaus
18
100
Internet radio stations
Radio stations
Daily newspapers
13
40
Advertisement circulars
Magazine publishers
Alternative
weeklies
Weekly newspapers
79
15
70
9
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4.
Recruiting
Hiring the right people
Gain a competitive edge by recruiting top talent: Berlin’s diverse
­education system offers ideal conditions for recruiting a workforce
that will increase your competitiveness. Germany’s famous dual
training system, based on a combination of classroom teaching and
on-the-job vocational training, ensures that qualified specialists will
be there to meet your needs.
Berlin’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, IHK, conducts
around 12,000 certification exams in 210 professions each year.
Over 40 institutions of higher education and universities provide a
steady stream of graduates – an excellent pool of talent for Berlin’s
research-based companies, too.
4.
Recruiting
Qualified workforce
Berlin has an exceptionally qualified workforce and
a large number of university graduates each year.
This talent pool of highly trained specialists makes
recruiting even easier.
>>Berlin has the highest per-capita rate of academics in
Germany: Every year, over 25,000 graduates leave the
city’s higher education institutions.
>>Berlin is a popular place to pursue university studies:
Over 160,000 students are enrolled at Berlin’s universities.
>>82 % of all employed Berliners have professional qualifi-
cations: over 1.36 million completed vocational training;
of them, 525,000 have a university degree.
>>Berlin’s workforce has impressive foreign language skills:
62 % speak one or two foreign languages and 23 % three
or more.
>>Berlin has a rich pool of young talent. At 33.4 %, the city
has the second-largest share of employees under 35 –
significantly over the Germany-wide average. Over 40 %
of the 30 – 35-year-olds have a university degree, which is
the top figure in Germany.
Universities in Berlin
Number of PUBLIC AND
CERTIFIED PRIVATE
UNIVERSITIES
Number of PUBLIC
UNIVERSITIES
28
27,800
15
41,000
University
research
institutions
Non-university
research
institutions
niversity graduates
u
every year
52
Berlin universities are
top among
international
students
1
employees
at
Berlin’s universities
70
6,400
international students
at Freie Universität Berlin
S hare of students from
FOREIGn COUNTRIES
16.4 %
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5.
Science
Outstanding research
“Berlin is a city of science at the heart of Europe – a city whose history of scientific excellence stems from its many important research
institutions and its long track record of scientific breakthroughs. The
tightly woven network between the scientific and business communities is one of the outstanding features of our city. Like practically
no other European metropolis, Berlin offers ideal locations for new
scientific institutions and knowledge-based companies to set up their
operations.
The many young people here make Berlin one of the liveliest academic metropolises. A broad range of cultural attractions
puts an ideal final touch on the city’s appeal. At present, it is hard
to think of another place where modern life – characterized by the
symbiosis of science and art, and thus, by culture – is lived out more
fully.”
Professor Dr. Günter Stock, President of the Berlin-Brandenburg
Academy of Sciences and Humanities
5.
Science
Outstanding research
Berlin is one of the most diverse science regions in
­Europe. Leading research institutes and a high level
of innovation allow for beneficial cooperation with
­research and academic instruction.
>>Berlin is the city of science: 43 institutions of higher
e­ ducation, 22 technology centers and over 70 nonuniversity research ­institutions form a dense network
of knowledge.
>>Leading research institutes are based in Berlin:
Fraunhofer, the Max Planck Society, the Helmholtz
­Association and the Leibniz Association each have
­multiple institutes in Berlin.
>>In Berlin, we create knowledge. In 2011, 2.65 % of all jobs
were in the research and development area. This figure
is more than 33 % above the German average. The share
of R&D expenditures in Berlin’s GDP was 2.56 % in 2011
– Germany’s number 2.
>>Berlin believes in the technologies of the future. With over
1,000 companies, the Adlershof Science and Technology
Park, WISTA, is Germany’s leading technology campus.
Science in Berlin
www.berlin-sciences.com
10
114
96
111
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science
96a
109
2
100
2
5
96
1
100
1
115
1
113
Berlin Brandenburg
Airport
Freie
Universität
Berlin
Universität
der Künste
Berlin
Technische
Universität
Berlin
Charité –
Universitäts­
medizin
Berlin
HumboldtUniversität zu
Berlin
493
219
344
262
471
33,300
3,500
31,100
6,800
30,000
Professors
Students
PROFESSORS
Students
Professors
Students
Professors
Students
Professors
Students
6.
Real Estate
Networked living and working
Live in the heart of the city and enjoy a short commute to work.
Hardly any other location in Europe offers so many possibilities for
people to live close to where they are working, manufacturing goods
or providing innovative services in a central urban location. The best
example for this is the fast-growing district along the Spree River in
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg. A number of renowned companies have
located in this 180 hectare area. Universal Music, MTV Europe, Hugo
Boss, Esprit and the O2‑World arena are to be found here, as are BASF,
Allianz and Mercedes-Benz. Seize the possibilities offered by this
location, pulsating with excitement, just 10 minutes away from
Alexanderplatz and 25 minutes by car from the new airport.
6.
Real Estate
Attractive locations
Berlin has an excellent stock of available commercial real
estate right in the city. With first-class sites ready to be
developed and modern buildings available at affordable
prices, you can launch your business right away.
>>Berlin has the third-largest market for offices in Europe:
it has around 19 million square meters of space. About
1.1 million m² of modern, well-equipped buildings are
available.
>>Berlin has first-class premises for companies establishing
a new location: Office space is available across the entire
inner-city area at prices that are very low in international
comparison.
>>Berlin also gets top marks for its available real estate in
prime locations: Attractive space for every need can be found
in the direct vicinity of the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
>>Rents for office space are low in Berlin: The monthly net
rental rates without heating are € 13.50 per m² on average
and in top city locations, up to € 22 per m².
>>Berlin offers excellent residential real estate: Employees
value the city’s affordable housing in attractive locations.
Commercial Space in Berlin
Office
space
vacancy rate
in Berlin
Campus Berlin-Buch 2.6 ha
4.7 %
10
15 ha T echnology Center
and Office Park at Borsigturm
114
96
111
96a
200 ha Reinickendorf
109
90 ha
300 ha
Spandau Mitte
Clean Tech
Business Park Marzahn
2
100
2
5
96
1
210 ha Neukölln / Grenzallee
100
Tempelhof Teltow Kanal
1
200 ha
115
Großbeerenstraße
1
222 ha
Motzener Straße
50 ha Adlershof
160 ha
113
Flughafen
Berlin Brandenburg
109 ha Business Park Berlin
1.5 ha Airport City
Finding sites that fit your needs throughout
the city is easy. Top locations for commercial
real estate (selection)
Seize the opportunity to benefit from
affordable rent !
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7.
Events
International meeting place
“Berlin is taking on an increasingly important role in Europe. The city
attracts creative people who realize new business ideas and develop
new products here. That makes it an ideal marketplace for concepts
ready to be transformed into commercial solutions. And this is true
for all the creative industries, from fashion to music to information
technology. SAP takes advantage of its Berlin location to consult policymakers in various regulatory bodies and committees. We benefit
from the excellent networking opportunities that Berlin provides as
Germany’s capital and the center of political decision making – and
we recognized early on that we simply had to come here! Berlin is like
a diamond in the rough; it offers us opportunities to play a role in
policy decisions, try out new ideas and have a real impact.”
Dr. Caroline King, Director Government Relations, SAP
7.
Events
International meeting place
Berlin is a place where people from all over the world
come together. Meet your business partners, establish
new contacts and maintain important networks in Germany’s convention and events capital.
>>Berlin is among the four major convention cities worldwide: It is host to over 140 top conferences each year,
putting it ahead of London, Singapore and New York.
>>Major industry events take place in Berlin: International
guests meet every year at leading trade fairs like the IFA,
ITB and Green Week, cinematic events like the Berlinale
and the German Film Awards, or at Bread & Butter and
re:publica.
>>Berlin is Germany’s events capital: In 2013,
10.6 million people attended 126,200 events here.
The city is home to 343 attractive event locations.
>>Europe’s most modern hotels can be found in Berlin:
Visitors enjoy one of the best price-performance ratios
for overnight accommodations in Europe.
SELECTION
Leading Trade Fairs in Berlin
January
january and July
International
Green Week
(Internationale Grüne Woche)
410,000 visitors, 1,700 exhibitors
from 69 countries
March
ITB Berlin Travel
Trade Show
(Internationale Tourismusbörse)
114,000 visitors, 10,000
exhibitors from 189 countries,
6.5 billion euros in contracts
September
InnoTrans
126,000 visitors from 140 countries,
2,500 exhibitors from 49 countries,
business transactions totaling over
1.8 billion euros
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trade-fair
bread & butter
Semi-annual, 100,000 ­visitors from
100 countries, 600 exhibitors
from 30 countries
MAY
ILA Berlin Airshow
(Internationale Luft- und ­Raumfahrt­ausstellung Berlin-Brandenburg)
230,000 visitors, 1,200 exhibitors
from 40 countries, business transactions totaling over 14 billion euros
September
IFA Consumer Electronics Unlimited
(Internationale Funkausstellung)
240,000 visitors, 1,500 exhibitors
from 47 countries, 4 billion euros
in exhibitor revenue
8.
Quality of Life
Let creativity into your life
The international cultural scene congregates in Berlin. Even in the
“roaring” 1920’s, Berlin was a magnet for writers, painters, musicians,
actors and directors.
Today, visitors from across the world once again flock to Berlin
to experience the city’s extraordinary alternative culture, see international exhibitions or experience the city’s renowned theaters and
orchestras. Whether it is a visit to the world-famous Museum Island
or an evening at the Berlin Philharmonic – you and your family, employees or business partners will find a diverse array of one-of-a-kind
cultural experiences here in Germany’s cultural capital.
8.
Quality of Life
Unique cultural diversity
Berlin is known all over the world as a great city for
­recreation and for the positive energy it radiates.
Treat yourself and your guests to the ­cultural offerings
and the liveliness of the dynamic sports ­metropolis.
>>Berlin is an international cultural powerhouse: Its
three opera houses, 150 theaters, 274 movie screens,
180 ­museums, 500 galleries and 3 UNESCO World ­Heritage
Sites provide something for every taste. Stars like the
conductor Sir Simon Rattle and his Berlin Philharmonic
Orchestra offer world-class cultural experiences.
>>Berlin is among the five most family-friendly ­cities in
E­ urope: With 43 percent of children under the age of three
in child care, 2,000 day care centers and 805 schools,
Berlin is ideal for families.
>>Berlin is the sports capital: 137 teams compete in the
first and second highest leagues for their respective
sports. Top events like the ISTAF athletics festival and the
Berlin marathon put the city on the international sports
map. 2,000 athletic clubs offer a huge variety of sporting
­activities to Berliners.
Berlin: Germany’s Cinema Capital
ANNUAL REVENUE
in the film and
­television sector
2.2 bn
Berlin is the
oviegoers
M
per year in Berlin
top
Films
produced annually
in Berlin
cinema city
in Germany
9.5 m 300
MOVIE screens
in Berlin
Movie theaters
in Berlin
Trade visitors
at the Berlinale
274 20,000 100
3,800
487
Exhibitors
at the European Film Market
Journalists
from
122 countries ­accredited
for the Berlinale
Ti
ckets sold
at the Berlinale
325,000
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9.
International Berlin
A cosmopolitan city
“A pioneering spirit and the pursuit for innovation - this is what
Berlin stands for. Berlin unites diversity, a cosmopolitan scene, fresh
ideas and a vibrant atmosphere like no other spot in Germany. This
is what attracts young talents from all around the world. Microsoft
is an integral part of this ecosystem: at Microsoft Berlin it has
­created a hub for interconnection and dialogue with policy makers,
the media, societal players and customers. The digital debate on
the future of Germany as a business location is conducted here. In
the Microsoft Accelerator, we bring selected start-ups together with
­international experts, partners and investors and support them as
they turn their ideas into reality. Berlin and the IT industry have
been setting international trends conjointly for a long time. Berlin
is becoming the European Silicon Valley.”
Dr. Christian P. Illek, Area Vice President,
Microsoft Deutschland GmbH
9.
International Berlin
A cosmopolitan city
People from across the globe feel at home in Berlin. The
city’s inhabitants come from 190 countries, creating
an atmosphere of tolerance and openness. This creates
the ideal environment for you and your employees to
develop international business relationships.
>>Berlin is a popular travel destination: With nearly
11 million visitors and almost 25 million overnight stays,
Berlin trails only London and Paris as a destination within
Europe. In particular, the number of foreign visitors increased by 11.4 % compared to the preceding year.
>>Berlin is the urban-travel destination in Europe with
the fastest-growing popularity: The number of overnight
stays in Berlin grew by an average of 7 % over the last
10 years.
>>Berlin is a multicultural stronghold: 475,000 people
from 190 countries live here.
>>Berlin is a tolerant city: There are more religious groups
active in the community in Berlin than anywhere else in
Europe.
International Berlin
Total Residents
Nationalities
3,420,000 190
908,000
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Native Speakers
11,000
French
12,000
English
13,000
Arabic
13,000
Spanish
34,000
Polish
39,000
Turkish
43,000
Russian
sidents
Re
with an immigrant background
erliners
English 87 %
French 33 %
Russian 23 %
Spanish 14 %
Italian 6 %
Turkish 4 %
Polish 4 %
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10.
Trends
Leading the way
Berlin is trendy; Berlin is a trendsetter. It is a fashion metropolis,
an arts capital and a mecca for technology – emitting creative
­impulses wherever innovation, development or scientific discovery
can be found.
The city only knows how to move forward – into the future!
Intelligent interconnection, electromobility, e-commerce, life sciences
and creative industries are the powerful engines driving the city’s
economic reorientation. Be here when the city continues to grow
– here, at the site of your next successful endeavor, in the German
capital.
10.
Trends
A creative force
Trends are set in Berlin. Make your mark in this
­high-performance business environment and help
shape the future!
>>Berlin-Brandenburg is becoming an internationally
recognized prototype for electromobility: With over 100
research and demonstration projects, over 1,500 electric
vehicles and over 450 public charging points, the capital
region is already one of the leading locations in Europe.
>>Berlin is Germany’s e-commerce capital: Its central
location makes Berlin a perfect place for global online
commerce.
>>Berlin is a start-up hub: The glittering creative scene,
top research in the IT field and a strong influx of venture capital ensure that Berlin is the leading location for
young technology companies.
>>Music is an important industry in Berlin: Two thousand
music-related businesses with over 16,000 employees
generate over 700 million euros in annual revenue.
Berlin is Number 1
erman ­capital of
G
­entrepreneurship
Highest level of foreign
direct investment
Highest number of ­
German and foreign ­
university students
S eat of the European
Energy Forum, the first
international platform for
interdisciplinary research in
renewable energy
A
life sciences center
without parallel in Europe,
with 24 research institutions
and universities
The leading biotechnology
­location in Germany (and among
the top five in Europe), with over
200 biotechnology companies that
employ nearly 4,000 people
Germany’s TOP film industry
location sees 300 productions
in the city annually
E LEADING games cluster
TH
in Germany, with over 200 game
developers, producers
and publishers
Germany’s music capital ­
with over 700 million euros in
annual revenue
T he largest
cable-tv network in Europe
with 1.4 million connections
L eading role in
­mobile content and TV
in Germany
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Business Location Center:
Berlin’s advantages
at a glance
Whether it’s corporate expansion in a growing
business region, current real estate offers or
attractive financing opportunities:
In the Business Location Center, Berlin Partner supports your decisionmaking process with a digital version of all the key factors. In our
showroom, you will experience an impressive presentation of the
location – customized to reflect your personal interests. By connecting to a 3D model of the city, you can virtually “enter” Berlin exactly
at the spot you are interested in.
Benefit from our consulting team’s know-how and sector
knowledge. Visit us in our showroom or online at www.business
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Service Packages
For a successful start in Berlin
Berlin offers your company flexible service packages in
order to make your transition as easy and pleasant as
possible when you invest in Berlin.
Business Welcome Package
A special offer: 3 months to test Berlin. We’ll make your launch easier
with an office, apartment and consulting in a package starting at € 3,100.
Business Financing Package
Berlin offers outstanding financial conditions. We will help you to put
together the right financing for investment and innovation projects.
Business Location Package
In Berlin, you will find attractive real estate in central locations.
We will assist you in the search for real estate and during the viewing
and selection processes as well. We will ­be at your side until contract
conclusion.
Business Talent Package
Berlin is a magnet for talent – especially young people in the 18 –30 age
group are attracted to the capital. We will assist your recruiting, qualification and HR development efforts.
Business Technology Package
Berlin is a highly productive research and technology location. We will
put you in a position to find the right partner for R&D cooperations and
technology transfer.
Business International Package
Berlin is Germany’s most international city – and therefore, the ideal
location for global activities. We will support your international market
development and European cooperation efforts.
Business Marketing Package
A company’s success depends on its network. We will help you to quickly
become an established part of Berlin’s business life: your company will
make a name for itself and you will meet the right people.
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Berlin
Your Place to Be
“Berlin is a growing metropolis. There’s a pioneering spirit in the air in Berlin’s lively
start-up scene. Creatives and talents from around the world come to Berlin to live,
study, found companies and contribute their expertise. Together with its excellent
academic institutions and innovative companies, Berlin is committed to becoming the
leading Smart City in Europe.
I am inviting you to come to Berlin. Take advantage of the open spaces and
the ­opportunities that the German capital has to offer you. Berlin is: Your place to be. ”
Michael Müller, Governing Mayor of Berlin
Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH
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Berlin Partner for Business and Technology is Berlin’s
central organization for business and technology support and location marketing.
Whether you are a big corporation, a medium-sized company, a startup
or a scientist – if you want to be successful in Berlin, we can offer you
­expert support. We will accompany you in every phase of your growth:
from financing and the location search to innovation consulting,
­technology transfer, human resource recruiting and opening new, international markets.
In its Business Location Center, Berlin Partner has set up a special service
to provide your company with comprehensive support during the location
decision-making and inward investment processes – free of charge.
Berlin Partner follows a public-private partnership model. Over 200 BerlinPartners are committed to capital city marketing. And over 25 scientific
institutions, important associations and foundations support our work.
Berlin Partner is your central point of contact. Our staff members are
available for personal investor talks, informational tours through Berlin
and specific assistance during the inward investment process – any time.
For additional, current information visit us online at ­
www.berlin-partner.de and www.businesslocationcenter.de.
Bezirksamt
Lichtenberg
Investor Service
Bezirksamt
Pankow
Bezirksamt
Reinickendorf
Bezirksamt
Spandau
www.berlin-partner.de