Investment in Berlin-Brandenburg
Germany´s Capital region
Berlin-Brandenburg
Area and people
Area 892 km² People 3.5 million Area 29,482 km² People 2.5 million Berlin Potsdam Cottbus Brandenburg
an der Havel Frankfurt (O.)
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Berlin-Brandenburg
A region of decision-makers
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Berlin-Brandenburg is the centre
for Germany's political decision-makers
Swift access to ministries, development banks and project initiators saves time
Speedy, unbureaucratic approval procedures
Umbrella organisations in industry, environmental
economics and the IT and media sectors help to develop network structures
Numerous collective and sector initiatives promote contacts
600 annual trade fairs and congresses with 1.8 million visitors make Berlin-Brandenburg the number 1
conference location in Germany
Major international transmitters, news agencies and editorial offices are represented here
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Berlin-Brandenburg
Ultra-modern infrastructure
4 Transport infrastructure Federal motorways 870 km Roads 12,500 km Waterways 900 km Rail network 3,341 km Freight villages 5 International airport BERIT - Telecommunications
Ultra-modern IT standards
1.4 m DSL connections, biggest private broadband network in Europe
Reference region for UMTS and DVB-T 70 internet providers and 160 network
operators
Biggest digital communication network in Germany with over 200,000 km of fibre optic cable
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Berlin-Brandenburg
Highest concentration of research centres in Europe
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Traditional academic location
7 universities, 180,000 students
21 colleges and universities of applied sciences 43 technology and start-up centres
250 research establishments, including 21 "Blue List" institutions
(Wissensgemeinschaft (knowledge community) Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz)
9 Fraunhofer Institutes 8 Max Planck Institutes
7 Institutes of the Hermann von Helmholtz Association
Science and research are among the key strengths and drivers of growth in Berlin-Brandenburg.
29 Nobel Prize winners come from the region (chemistry, physics, medicine and literature)
State of Brandenburg
European Region of Excellence 2011
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The European Union has awarded the state of
Brandenburg the distinction of "Region of Excellence". For the first time, the EU Commission President José Manuel Barroso has chosen three European regions as “Regions of Excellence”, whose projects and strategies are closely aligned to the goals of the Europe 2020 strategy.
The Commission has thus recognised the promotion of economic growth in Brandenburg.
The award of the "Region of Excellence" seal took account of
How the regions promote sustainable, innovative and integrated long-term growth
How their approaches and results make a specific contribution to achieving the aims of the EU in the fields of innovation and research.
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State of Brandenburg
European Entrepreneurial Region 2011
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Brandenburg has been awarded the title of"European Entrepreneurial Region 2011" by the EU Committee of the Regions.
Brandenburg impressed the jury with its strategy to strengthen and develop entrepreneurial potential, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises in the region.
The following goals were given particular emphasis in the bid:
Transition to a green economy in the region
Support for creativity and innovation as key factors in successful development
Addition of new, revolving financial instruments to the range of funding options
Quelle: Initiative neue soziale Marktwirtschaft (INSM) Juni 2011
State of Brandenburg
Most dynamic federal state in 2011 rankings
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The following factors were studied:
Prosperity Labour market Infrastructure Location
Quelle: Initiative neue soziale Marktwirtschaft (INSM) Juni 2011
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The following factors were studied:
Prosperity Labour market Infrastructure Location
Maximum number of points 100
State of Brandenburg
State of Brandenburg
Best federal state for renewable energies
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Brandenburg is becoming one of the leading regions for innovative energy solutions in Germany
The development of renewable energies enhances the assets of the location in numerous ways:
Independence from expensive energy imports
Establishment of enterprises with a promising future Creation of new jobs
Development of new technologies
Aims of the energy strategy 2030 in Brandenburg
Increase in renewables as a proportion of the total primary energy supply
Reduction in final energy consumption
Cost-effectiveness, environment and climate protection, security of supplies, and acceptance and involvement are the four cornerstones of Brandenburg's energy policy
Reduction in CO2emissions
State of Brandenburg
Selected investors
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International investments in Brandenburg
389 investors with 432 business premises (selection)
12 Luxembourg - 5 Netherlands - 42 Poland - 12 South Korea - 6 Sweden - 20 USA - 58 China - 14 Canada - 10 Denmark - 19 Finland - 4 Austria - 32 Italy - 17 Spain - 5 Switzerland - 32
Great Britain - 28 France - 30
Belgium - 7
Japan - 7 Irleand - 6
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Berlin-Brandenburg
Outstanding quality of life
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Culture
3 opera houses, 130 theatres and more than 220 museums
8 symphony orchestras
Tourism
500 palaces and parks Nature reserves, forests Idyllic river landscapes
Wellness – abundant thermal springs Spa and hotel resorts
Boat tourism (without pilot licence)
Sport
200 tennis courts, 22 golf courses 100 riding stables
Cycle routes, Fläming Skate
Motor sports – Eurospeedway Lausitz Water sports opportunities on 3,000 lakes
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Highly qualified and motivated workforce
Flexible working hours
Modern transport and communications infrastructure
Exceptional research facilities and universities of applied sciences
Gateway to the European Union and the countries of central and eastern Europe
First-class industrial competence centres
Germany's lowest municipal taxes
Attractive cost-benefit ratio
Excellent funding conditions
Outstanding quality of life
Strong industries in Berlin-Brandenburg
ArcelorMittal, Eisenhüttenstadt
BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte,
Nauen
Ferrostaal Maintenance, Eisenhüttenstadt
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen,
Brandenburg an der Havel
Kjellberg Unternehmensgruppe,
Finsterwalde
Ortrander Eisenhütte, Ortrand
SIAG Anlagenbau, Finsterwalde
Zahnradwerk Pritzwalk, Pritzwalk
Selected companies
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Strong industries in Berlin-Brandenburg
Steel and metal industry
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Selected companies
BASF, Schwarzheide
ESE, Neuruppin
Fränkische Rohrwerke, Schwarzheide
Goodyear Dunlop Tires, Fürstenwalde
Märkische Faser Premnitz
PCK-Raffinerie, Schwedt
Prignitzer Chemie, Wittenberge
SPRELA, Spremberg
Trevira, Guben
VERBIO, Schwedt
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Strong industries in Berlin-Brandenburg
Chemical industry and plastics processing
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Selected companies
aleo solar, Prenzlau
Conergy, Frankfurt (Oder)
ENERTRAG, Prenzlau
HatiCon, Güterfelde
Mounting Systems, Rangsdorf
mp-tec, Eberswalde
Nanosolar, Luckenwalde
OPITZ Solar, Neuruppin
REpower Systems SE, Trampe
VATTENFALL, Cottbus
Vestas Blades, Lauchhammer
YAMAICHI ELECTRONICS, Frankfurt (Oder)
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Strong industries in Berlin-Brandenburg
Energy/Energy Technology
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State of Brandenburg
Fast Growing Region for Wind Power
3.053 wind energy plants are producing 4.600 megawatts
Broad expertise in the field of wind industry
Well-known wind turbine manufacturers
and suppliers have established themselves
in the region, e.g.:
Ambau GmbH
CTR Reuther GmbH
REpower Systems
SIAG Anlagenbau Finsterwalde
Vestas Blades Deutschland GmbH
Zahnradwerk Pritzwalk
Industrial areas available close to inland ports
The example of Wittenberge:
New inland port on the Elbe River
Waterway Wittenberge – Hamburg: 165km /
about 12 hours
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Elbe Port in Wittenberge
Bearing Capacity Dock
400 tons
Mobile Dockside Crane
40 tons
Lift Truck
45 tons
Storage Area (Port)
8 ha
(80.000 sqm)
Industrial Area
30 ha
(300.000 sqm)
Dock Railway
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Industrial and Trade Estate „South“ in Wittenberge
Motorway A 24 Berlin-Hamburg 45 km
Federal Highways B189/B19 5 km
International Airport Berlin 150 km
Port direct
Railway siding direct
Price (negotiable) 7 €/sqm
22 Health Care Industries Energy Technology Mobility and Logistics ICT/Media/ Creative Sector Optics Synthetics and Chemistry Metal Food Industry Tourism
Business Cluster in Berlin-Brandenburg
Funding opportunities for investors in Brandenburg
The new GRW-G funding programme
Incentives for Investments in Brandenburg
I. Cash incentives I. Cash incentives II. Loan programmes and equity capital assistance II. Loan programmes and equity capital assistance IV. Labour-related financial incentives IV. Labour-related financial incentives V. Qualification and training support V. Qualification and training support VI. Research and development promotion (SME) VI. Research and development promotion (SME) III. State guarantees III. State guarantees
Reducing capital expenditures Reducing operating costs
Incentive
programme
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Incentives for investments
in Brandenburg
The objective of the programme
Investment-linked incentives are offered by the EU, the Federal Government of Germany and the State Government in order to support direct investment in industrial and select service areas. What is eligible?
In general, all goods financed from capital expenditure budgets (i.e. depreciable) are subsidised Investments in buildings and real estate
Investments in equipment (hardware)
Investments in intangible goods (software / licences) Who is eligible for funding?
New businesses Tourist projects
Production, services and craft firms
If they meet the primary effect criteria and are not excluded from funding on sectoral grounds.
GA support for industry and trade (GRW)
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Incentives for investments
in Brandenburg
Additional funding as a supplement to the basic funding
- 10% SME grants Medium-sized enterprises*
- 20% SME grants Small enterprises **
For medium-sized and large enterprises For investments above EUR 1.5 million Lost incentives up to 30 %
for all eligible investments in eastern Brandenburg will be granted.
A special matrix of economic criteria determines the exact value of additional funding rates applied to the specifically defined focal areas in Brandenburg.
* (max. 249 employees, max. EUR 50 million annual turnover or max. EUR 43 million balance sheet total) ** (max. 49 employees, max. EUR 10 million annual turnover or max. EUR 10 million balance sheet total)
GA support for industry and trade (GRW) – Large Directive (Große Richtlinie)
On the basis of the framework of the General Plan of the Joint Task Force (GA) "For the Improvement of the Regional Economic Structure" a new directive for the promotion of industry and trade becomes
effective
Incentives for investments
in Brandenburg
Federal and state governments offer additional opportunities for funding Special loan programmes
Low-interest loans State guarantees
Equity capital assistance
Research and development funding
Additional programmes to promote investment
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Incentives for investments
in Brandenburg
Technology funding
Selected industries (industry clusters) are supported, e.g. automotive, biotechnology, information technology, energy technology, optics…
Incentive programmes of the German Federal Government Innovation funding for selected key technologies
Research and development funding by specially adapted programmes Funding of marketing activities
Funding for business start-ups Investment programme of the European Union
Research and development and innovation funding under the Research Framework Programme of the EU
Special funding for small and medium-sized enterprises
Research and development funding
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Incentives for investments
in Brandenburg
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The Brandenburg service package provides support in all phases of personnel policy in the context of an investment project by gearing labour market policy towards economic growth.
Human resource planning Recruitment of skilled staff Training before recruiting Familiarisation
Human resource development
Investment promotion and services provided by partners for
business development and labour market policy
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Incentives for investments
in Brandenburg
Brandenburg Economic Development Board
Your Partner for the future.
Brandenburg Economic Development Board
Your success is our objective
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We provide information about the economy and markets in the capital city region
We help you to find industrial sites and office premises
We arrange contacts with authorities, banks and decision-makers
We advise you on financing and funding options
We provide assistance with essential approval processes
We offer you help in building up collaborative partnerships
We help Brandenburg companies to tap into new markets
As a company in the state of Brandenburg we offer you individual and strictly confidential advice.
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Contact
ZukunftsAgentur Brandenburg GmbH (ZAB)
Steinstraße 104-106, 14480 Potsdam, Germany
Phone: +49 331 - 660 31 64
Mobil +49 173 - 627 70 27
E-Mail: peter.kwass@zab-brandenburg.de
