Hessen

10 Jan Hessen

Located at the heart of Europe and in the centre of Germany, the State of Hessen is home to over 13,000 international businesses. It has successfully positioned itself as a driving force in Germany’s economy and its economic players are picking the fruits of its robust connectivity infrastructure, business-friendly laws, and knowledge-driven society.

Hessen offers international investors and entrepreneurs an ideal environment in which innovative ideas can be transform into successful businesses. Beyond its commercial capital, Frankfurt, the entire region thrives on the foundations of science, research, and innovation. With at least 45 knowledge clusters, its highly qualified workforce supports and promote entrepreneurs and the development of business. A further 3,800 companies, scientific institutes, and economic development agencies, set against the backdrop of world-class information system networks, form part of the wider knowledge industry to create an innovative business ecosystem.

Hessen is Germany’s flagship FDI destination, reaching a whopping 24% of total investment inflows in the year 2019. The region’s vibrant start-up ecosystem has seen compound annual growth rates of 3,3%, making it one of Europe’s fastest growing start-up scenes. With expatriates from at least 190 countries, Hessen’s rich cultural diversity and cosmopolitan dynamism is second to none. The beautiful and culturally rich region boasts over 350 museums and 50 historic buildings, castles, and palaces. The city of Frankfurt, best known for its vibrant financial sector, is also one of the world’s most eco-friendly cities, with 20% of its surface area covered by trees.