Invest & Settle As a one-stop agency, we support you in all matters of settlement and business development in Thuringia.

Thuringia in the heart of Europe.

280 million consumers within a radius of 800 km (daily truck distance)

All German metropolitan areas reachable within max. 5 hours

Your business location with perfect transport connections

Thuringia is one of the most attractive business locations in Germany – ideal for investors and entrepreneurs who want to grow. Its central location in Europe, modern infrastructure, and efficient transport networks create the best conditions for successful investments and business settlements. Complemented by strong industry clusters, excellent research institutions, and qualified specialists, Thuringia offers an innovation-friendly environment. Take advantage of the diverse funding programs and personal advisory services to implement your project efficiently and benefit long-term from a location with a future.

Why invest in Thuringia?

Market Access

Perfect location in one of the largest and most purchasing-powerful markets in the world

Central location

All German metropolitan areas reachable in less than 5 hours

Research & Development

Over 40 renowned research institutes and 13 universities as partners of the economy

Skilled workers

Skilled workers in Thuringia: highly motivated and well qualified

Location Thuringia Thuringia offers strong prospects for business, innovation, and quality of life. Find out now what makes the location so attractive!

Location advantages at a glance

Automotive

Benefit from strong industries

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Automotive

In Thuringia, global giants such as Daimler, Opel/Stellantis, Magna, Bosch, BMW or Borg Warner manufacture. The tradition of automobile production dates back to the early 20th century.

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Electrical Engineering & Electronics

Nano-lithography, LTCC multilayer technology and silicon technology as well as quantum sensor technology and ultrashort pulse laser technologies – these innovations are just a few examples of sophisticated electrical engineering “Made in Thuringia”.

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Energy and Environmental Technologies

Energy and environmental technology in Thuringia is characterized by innovative companies and research in areas such as energy efficiency, environmental technology, and storage and hydrogen solutions.

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Food Industry

In Thuringia, customer proximity, tradition and cost-efficient production can be combined very well.

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Forestry and Timber Construction

Short distances, high quality, long tradition! Wood grows abundantly in Thuringia and is becoming increasingly important as an economic factor.

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ICT

The ICT sector in Thuringia is a high-performance cross-sector industry that drives digitalization and Industry 4.0 and is characterized by a strong interplay between companies, research, and qualified specialists.

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Plastics

The plastics industry in Thuringia looks back on a success story spanning over 100 years. Known for their technical know-how and innovative strength, the companies in this industry are now among the highest-grossing in the Free State.

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Life Science

Inventions from Thuringia include the patented mercury-free thermometer, the X-ray tube, and the microscope. Jena scientists were involved in decoding human chromosomes 8, 21, and X.

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Logistics

The central location combined with a high-performance infrastructure makes Thuringia Germany's top location for logistics companies. From Thuringia, all important economic centers in Europe can be reached within a very short time.

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Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering in Thuringia is characterized by modern production, automation and mechatronics as well as a closely networked environment of companies, research institutions and qualified specialists.

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Optics

World-famous companies such as Carl Zeiss, Schott or Jenoptik have their origins in Thuringia and today set international standards in the field of optical technologies.

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Space & Defense

The security and defense industry in Thuringia opens up new opportunities through growing investments in innovative technologies.

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Tourism

Wartburg and Weimar Classicism, Hainich and Thuringian Forest - in Thuringia, World Cultural Heritage meets World Natural Heritage.

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Our Offer

Investor Consulting

We support you in all phases of the location decision and the implementation of your investment project.

Funding Advisory

We advise you on a project-specific basis regarding investment grants, loans, equity investments, and guarantees.

Service Point Economic Development

Support and advice for municipal economic development agencies.

Industrial & commercial areas

Search for suitable industrial or commercial space in Thuringia online.

Companies & Technologies

Search online for Thuringian companies and institutions by industry and technology fields.

Hidden Champions

Thuringian technology and global market leaders with innovative products and services.

Successful in Thuringia

Why Thuringia? The videos show companies answering this question from their own experience. They talk about location decisions, growth, and working on site.

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Hidden Champions

Thuringia is proud of the companies in the state. Their success reflects the economic attractiveness of the Free State. "Hidden Champions - Thuringian World Market and Technology Leaders" presents a selection of high-performing companies: market and technology leaders that impress with their products and services in Germany, Europe, or worldwide.

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