Dr. Heinrichs, IFEN GmbH

IFEN Gesellschaft für Satellitennavigation mbH was founded in 1998 as a technology spin-off from the Institute of Geodesy and Navigation of the University FAF Munich. The reasons for deciding in favor of Bavaria were not only the proximity to the University FAF Munich, but also and in particular Bavaria’s exceptionally positive attitude to satellite navigation, the highly qualified labor force and the excellent research and industrial landscape at the high-tech location of Bavaria.

If it had not been for the active political support of the State of Bavaria in the field of satellite navigation, especially as regards the Galileo European satellite navigation system, or the proximity to the excellent research institutions and the aerospace industry based here, the rapid growth of IFEN GmbH in the last few years would probably not have been possible in such a relatively short time. Bavaria’s high recreational value and the related high quality of life make a by no means insignificant contribution towards increasing the motivation of our staff. In this connection, the excellently developed infrastructure and Munich’s central location also play a major role.

Dr. Günter Heinrichs
Head of Business Development