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The Region – Where Growth Meets Design: Atelier Brückner/Ph oto: M. Jungblut CERN, Universe of Particles/ Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell, Daimler AG Mercedes-Benz

The at a Glance

Situated in the federal state of - The Stuttgart Region is the birthplace and Württemberg in the southwest of Germa- home of and Robert ny, the Stuttgart Region comprises the Bosch, two important figures in the history City of Stuttgart (the state ) and its of the motor . Even today, vehicle five surrounding counties. With a popula- design and production as well as engineer- tion of 2.7 million, the area boasts a highly ing in general are a vital part of the region’s advanced industrial infrastructure and economy. Besides its traditional strengths, enjoys a well-earned reputation for its eco- the Stuttgart Region is also well known nomic strength, cutting-edge for its strong and its and exceptionally high quality of life. The enthusiasm for research and development. region has its own parliamentary assembly, ensuring fast and effective decision-mak- All these factors make the Stuttgart ing on regional issues such as local public Region one of the most dynamic and effi- transport, regional planning and cient regions in the world – innovative in development. approach, international in outlook.

Stuttgart Region Key Economic Data

Population: 2.7 million from 170 countries Area: 3,654 km2 : 724 per km2 People in employment: 1.5 million Stuttgart Region GDP: 109.8 billion e Corporate R&D expenditure as % of GDP: 7.5 Export rate of manufacturing industry: 63.4 %

Productivity: 72,991 e/employee Per capita income: 37,936 e

Data based on reports by Wirtschaftsförderung Region Stuttgart GmbH, Verband Region Stuttgart, IHK Region Stuttgart and Statistisches Landesamt Baden-Württemberg, 2014 Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH Oliver Schuster

A Great Place to Live and Work Top Quality of Life

Germany‘s Capitals

1. Stuttgart 2. 3. The Stuttgart Region is a strong economic Hip-hop festival or , museum 4. centre located in the south-west of Ger- or musical theatre – Stuttgart was reelect- 5. many. Important transport axes such as ed as ’s capital of culture for the 6. Düsseldorf motorways, waterways and rail links meet second time. The region has a rich and 7. here. Thanks to the airport international vibrant cultural life, which benefits from 8. cities are only a few hours away. Since the truly diverse cultural background of 9. 2007 the Messe Stuttgart, the most mod- its residents: people from 170 countries 10. a. M. ern exhibition centre in Europe, is located have found a home in the region. Its many in close proximity to the airport. excellent museums and galleries are major Data based on Hamburgisches attractions for lovers. The area also Weltwirtschafts-Institut, 2014 Why is life so good in the Stuttgart Region? boasts architectural treasures and the The more than 1,800 hours of sunshine world’s first concrete-built TV tower, which per year are only one reason why people has served as a model for many others. enjoy living here. Is there any better way to relax than in one of the many open-air With 5.6 km2 of parks and , restaurants, gardens, or street cafés, Stuttgart is one of Europe’s greenest cities. where guests can savour a glass of the Just a short train ride takes all - highly rated local beer or wine? lovers away from the bustling city and into a scenic countryside of rolling hills, woods, and lakes. For those in need of a weekend break, the , Lake Constance and the Swiss and Austrian are all within easy travelling distance.

Culture – Entertainment – Sports

State Theatres Stuttgart German Opera House of the Year several times International Bach Academy Concerts and international workshops Palace Festival Classic music festival at a palace Famous ensemble in the tradition of former director Theaterhaus Stuttgart Contemporary theatre and cultural events Stuttgart State Gallery One of Europe’s leading art museums Cube-shaped home of modern and contemporary art Schiller National Museum, Marbach am Honouring the poet and playwright German Literature Archives, Germany’s most prestigious literary collection Mercedes-Benz Museum Daimler’s history of Museum The legendary sports cars Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film Regular fixture on the international animation scene Stuttgart Jazz Open International jazz festival Musical Theatres Staging popular international musical shows Cannstatter Funfair and Stuttgart Weindorf VfB Stuttgart German football/soccer team Porsche Grand Prix Indoor tennis tournament (WTA Tour) Stuttgart International horse riding tournament

For further information please visit region-stuttgart.de/englisch and stuttgart-tourist.de/en Schuler AG Trumpf GmbH Trumpf

High-Tech Economy Meets International Corporations

The Stuttgart Region is one of the leading The Stuttgart Region is home to a large Some of Our Inventions economic areas in Europe. The world or number of mechanical and electrical German of global players companies. Many of them are Coffee machine such as Daimler, Porsche, Bosch, IBM or world leaders in their specialised market Lever arch file Hewlett-Packard are based in the region. segments, the so called hidden champions. Office copy machine All in all there are 160,000 registered Moreover, the region also takes pride in Spark plug companies and 1.5 million economically its publishing and media industries – Ski wax active people. both having a long tradition and a bright Airbag outlook for the future in a digital era. Handle drill However, what characterises the Stutt- Sherbet gart Region best is a well-balanced mix of The region systematically develops its TV Tower global brands and a large number of ex- strengths and potential. It stands at the Portable chain saw tremely innovative, small and medium sized top of the European league regarding companies. This mixture creates a stable emerging industries such as clean energy, economic structure. They all are highly fuel cell, nano-technology and bionics. export-oriented: in fact, the region’s manu- Many extremely innovative companies facturing companies constantly generate from these fields have set up operations in more than half of their sales abroad. the Stuttgart Region in recent years. Due to this there is no other place in Germany where more engineers work.

Not just Daimler, Porsche, Bosch, IBM, and HP ...

Festo Pneumatics, engineering Holtzbrinck Publishing group Kärcher Cleaning equipment, high-pressure cleaners Mackevision 3D visualisation, animation, and visual effects Mahle Automotive components Milla & Partner Agency for multi-dimensional communication Modine Europe Heat transfer products, thermal management Chocolate bars Schuler Automotive press technology Stihl Power tools and chain saws Tesat Spacecom Communication systems for satellites Thales Technology enterprise Trumpf Machine and power tools, laser technology Stihl AG & Co. KG Andreas Valeo Car components and integrated systems Wala Medicine and natural skin care products

Bionic Kangaroo, Festo AG Festo AG Bionic Kangaroo, Flexible Ceramics, Carmen-M. Müller, MPI-FKF Flexible Ceramics, Carmen-M. Müller,

Top-Level Innovation and Research

Some of Our Inventions The Stuttgart Region has a first-class When it comes to , the Stuttgart The close cooperation between universi- research infrastructure with many leading Region has a long and successful history ties, research establishments and com- universities and institutes developing of innovation: The world‘s first Waldorf panies benefits all sides and the regional cutting-edge . The companies () Schools and Universities economy. Therefore, it is no coincidence in the region invest more on research of Cooperative Education were formed that Eurostat figures reveal the Stuttgart and development than anywhere else in here – so there is no shortage of pioneer- Region to be one of Europe’s leading Europe, accounting for 16 percent of ing educational concepts. Altogether there high-tech areas. corporate R&D expenditures in Germany. are 80,000 students registered in more than 20 universities, colleges or academies. Down to earth and visionary: The region The result is an outstanding environment is a world renowned location of aeronaut- for innovation, and a consistent place Particularly with regard to engineering, ics and astronautics. Besides the German at the top of the German league table automotive and natural , the Aerospace Center (DLR) there are also regarding the number of patent applica- region’s universities enjoy an excellent Europe‘s largest Aerospace Faculty at the tions. Many of the everyday conveniences reputation – with good cause. Graduates . we now take for granted – for example are not only up to date with the latest lever arch files, spark plugs or even ski scientific developments, but also have wax – were once invented in the Stuttgart hands-on experience which they can easily Region. transfer to the workplace.

Universities in the Stuttgart Region – A Selection

University of Stuttgart Engineering sciences, natural sciences, and humanities University of Agricultural, natural, economic, and social sciences University of Applied Sciences Engineering, economic, social, and nursing sciences University of Applied Sciences Nürtingen-Geislingen Business economics, law, planning, and the environment HFT Stuttgart Architecture, building, and ICT Cooperative State University Baden-Württemberg Economics, engineering, and social work University of Media Stuttgart Media sciences Academy of Art Stuttgart Architecture, fine , design Baden-Württemberg Film Academy Film and media University of Music and the Stuttgart Artistic and pedagogical music

Private Research Institutions

5 Fraunhofer institutes Industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering and automation, interfacial engineering and , building physics, planning and building

2 institutes Solid state research, intelligent systems

5 research institutes of the Structures and design, technical thermodynamics, combustion (DLR) technology, technical physics, vehicle concepts, solar research e-mobil BW/KD Busch PEC

Networks and Clusters

The Stuttgart Region Economic Develop- Engineering Information and Communication ment Corporation (WRS) cooperates Machine tools, robots or laser technology: Technology closely with universities, research establish- the Stuttgart Region is a leading center Regarding the ICT sector, open source, ments, and companies to promote regional of mechanical and . virtual engineering, and software devel- economic development. Activities focus Whether world market leader or hidden opment are but a few examples of those on those industrial sectors in which the champion – what characterises the region’s fields in which the region’s companies are region has established particular strengths engineering industry is the development especially involved and closely connected which are fostered in long-grown net- and production of a wide spectrum of to other business sectors. works and clusters as well as regional innovative and highly specialised solutions Competence and Innovation Centers. and services fully meeting individual cus- Clean Energy tomer demands. To be prepared for future challenges, the Mobility Stuttgart Region also focuses on promising The Stuttgart Region has a unique cluster Creative Industries growth markets such as renewable energy of automotive manufacturers, component The Stuttgart Region is also a stronghold of and efficiency technology. With an existing suppliers, engineering service providers, the creative industries: about 400 publish- clean energy cluster that already numbers and research facilities. With its pioneer ing houses, several trendsetting advertising, nearly 300 companies – ranging from small work in the fields of fuel cell technology, marketing and communication agencies as start-ups to global players – the region is electro mobility, IT for cars, and virtual well as numerous design and architectural pursuing the ambitious goal to become engineering, the region consistently sets firms are based in the region but work on one of Europe’s most important locations standards within the scientific community. projects all around the globe. In sum, there for clean energy technologies. Consequently, the Federal Ministry of are almost 10,000 companies working in Transport has granted the Stuttgart Region the creative field. Not least, the Stuttgart Regional Innovation and Competence the status Electric Mobility Pilot Region. Region is also a hot spot of the German Centers Therefore there is a close cooperation with and European film industry with an em- The Stuttgart Region Economic Develop- Baden-Württemberg’s state agency for phasis on special effects, animations and ment Corporation has established several electric mobility “e-mobil BW”. animated film. Innovation and Competence Centers. They act as key drivers of technological progress and help to further develop exist- ing potential within the region.

Regional Competence and Innovation Centers

CEC Industrial components and surface cleaning Energetikom Energy efficiency DeSK Satellite communications ITS BW Telematics, mobile computing, and customer care ITV Technical textiles KLOK Logistics KMBW Mechatronics KURS Environmental technologies PEC Packaging technology SBS Software development, network technologies, and other services VDC Virtual engineering

For further information please visit kompetenzzentren.region-stuttgart.de FotolEdhar/Fotolia.com

Our Mission: Promoting an Already Strong Economy

Founded in 1995 the Stuttgart Region Above-average growth rates, an ideal Overview of Services Economic Development Corporation (WRS) mix of global players and medium-sized provides companies and investors with companies, close cooperation between Investor information and services ideas and active support necessary to stay industry, education, and research – these Assistance with selection of commercial premises ahead of the competition. With our exper- are the main factors on which the Stutt- Promotion of emerging technologies tise, resources and personal commitment, gart Region’s enduring economic success Innovation networks and competence centers we make a real difference to enterprises is based. Add to these the excellent quality International networks and technology projects and investors that are either already based of life, and it is easy to understand why Support of start-ups as well as university and in the region or wish to locate here. In many investors consider the region to be research institution spin-offs order to represent the Stuttgart Region in one of the best places in Europe to set Dialogue boards on recruiting, training, and the centre of the and as up business. retention management a link to international projects, the region Marketing and communication has an office in . To make sure that the region maintains its leading position in the long term, the Stuttgart Region Economic Development Corporation identifies future trends at the earliest possible stage and responds to them with its services in a flexible way.

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Contact Information

Wirtschaftsförderung Contacts Region Stuttgart GmbH (WRS) (Stuttgart Region Economic Stephanie Fleischmann Development Corporation) International Relations Friedrichstrasse 10 Phone +49 711 2 28 35-26 70174 Stuttgart, Germany [email protected]

Managing Director Wolfgang Küstner Dr. Walter Rogg Investor Services Phone +49 711 2 28 35-41 Phone +49 711 2 28 35-0 [email protected] [email protected] wrs.region-stuttgart.de Graphic design: projektgruppe.de; Cover photo: raumzeit3 | Judith Schenten Graphic design: projektgruppe.de; www.fsc.org; Printed on FSC-certified paper, Wirtschaftsförderung Region Stuttgart GmbH (WRS) (Stuttgart Region Economic Development Corporation) Friedrichstrasse 10 70174 Stuttgart, Germany

Managing Director Dr. Walter Rogg

Phone +49 711 2 28 35-0 [email protected] region-stuttgart.de/englisch wrs.region-stuttgart.de