10 Reasons for Bavaria

01_An unmatched location in Central Europe
Bavaria’s ideal geographical location and its role as a key hub of international trade affords quick and easy access to all European markets. Located in the very heart of the European Economic Area (EEA) with nearly half a billion consumers, companies based in Bavaria are ideally placed to access new EEA markets.

02_Gateway to Central and Eastern Europe
For centuries Bavaria has had close political and economic relations with the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Particularly since the enlargement of the EU to the East, Bavaria has established itself as the node between East and West.

03_Most modern energy, transportation and telecommunications infrastructure
Bavaria’s advanced infrastructure offers investors maximum mobility and flexibility. Be it rail, road, water or air – Bavaria guarantees the speediest possible transport of passengers and goods. Efficient, reliable data and information exchange is ensured by innovative, state-of-the-art information and communications technologies.

04_Highly qualified, motivated employees
Only highly qualified and motivated staff with visions and commitment enable companies to produce top quality productions and services of worldwide repute. Bavaria’s excellent universities and its unique system of dual vocational training combining theory with on-the-job training for non-academic professions ensure maximum workforce competence.

05_World-renowned universities and research institutions
11 universities, 17 universities of applied sciences, 12 Max Planck Institutes and 7 institutes of the Fraunhofer Society make Bavaria a world leader in research and development. It also hosts 3 of the 15 German Helmholtz research centers. Bavaria therefore offers the ideal set-up for the development of new technologies, innovative products and services, a reason for Bavaria’s top ranking in German patent registrations.

06_High-tech clusters with a bright future
Bavaria enjoys a leading position – nationally and internationally – in key technology sectors such as information and communications technology, biotechnology, energy and medical technology as well as satellite navigation. The state government’s Cluster Initiative “Alliance Bavaria Innovative” promotes intensive networking of industry and academia and gives high-tech companies the opportunity to share know-how and develop innovative solutions.

07_Strong business partners
Bavaria is the home of global players like Adidas, Audi, BMW, EADS, MAN or Siemens. About a quarter of the 30 companies listed in the DAX share index are based in Bavaria. In addition, there is a dense network of small and medium-sized industrial, trade and service companies throughout the state – thus providing a broad spectrum of innovative suppliers, customers and potential partners for investors.

08_Work where others vacation
Bavaria is Germany’s favorite holiday and tourist destination and enjoys worldwide appeal. Its breathtaking scenery, rich culture and the proverbial Bavarian way of life attract even the most discriminating, sophisticated entrepreneurs and professionals. Investing, working and living where others go on vacation – that is Bavaria.

09_Pro-active economic policies
“New products, new businesses, new markets” is the guiding principle of Bavaria’s economic policy. State government and administration policies are dedicated to enterprise-friendly administrative procedures, especially for SMEs, attractive employment conditions and reliability in partnership with business to ensure Bavaria’s global competitiveness.

10_Targeted support services for potential investors
Invest in Bavaria is the central, single-stop point of contact within the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs for all companies interested in setting up and expanding business units in Bavaria. Our team promptly and confidentially responds to investors’specific information, advisory and support requirements.