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Thuringia in the heart of Europe.

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

All major German cities reachable within a maximum of 5 hours

Your business location with perfect transport connections

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

Why invest in Thuringia?

Market access

Perfect location in one of the world's largest and most affluent markets

Central location

All major German cities reachable in less than 5 hours

Research & Development

Over 40 renowned research institutes and 13 universities as partners of industry

skilled workers

Skilled workers in Thuringia: highly motivated and well qualified

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

Location advantages at a glance

Automotive

Benefit from strong industries

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Automotive

Global giants like Daimler, Opel/Stellantis, Magna, Bosch, BMW, and BorgWarner manufacture in Thuringia. The tradition of automobile production here dates back to the early 20th century.

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Electrical Engineering & Electronics

Nanolithography, 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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Nutrition

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

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Timber industry 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-performing cross-sector industry that drives digitalization and Industry 4.0 and is characterized by a strong interplay between companies, research and qualified professionals.

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plastic

The plastics industry in Thuringia looks back on over 100 years of success. Known for their technical expertise and innovative strength, the companies in this sector are among the highest-grossing in the Free State today.

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Life Science

Thuringia is the birthplace of inventions such as the patented mercury-free thermometer, the X-ray tube, and the microscope. Scientists from Jena were involved in deciphering the human chromosomes 8, 21, and X.

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logistics

Thuringia's central location, combined with its efficient infrastructure, makes it Germany's top location for logistics companies. All major European economic centers can be reached from Thuringia in 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-renowned companies such as Carl Zeiss, Schott or Jenoptik originated 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 is opening up new opportunities through growing investments in innovative technologies.

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tourism

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

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our range

Investor advice

We support you in all phases of the site selection process and the implementation of your investment project.

Funding advice

We provide project-specific advice on investment grants, loans, equity investments and guarantees.

Economic Development Service Center

Support and advice for municipal economic development agencies.

Industrial and commercial areas

Find suitable industrial or commercial space in Thuringia online.

Companies & Technologies

Research Thuringian companies and institutions online by industry and technology fields.

Hidden Champions

Thuringian technology and world market leader with innovative products and services.

Successful in Thuringia

Why Thuringia? The videos show companies that answer 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 its companies. 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, and worldwide.

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