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Tradition + Innovation IFG Ingolstadt Economic Development

Diversity under one roof: Ingolstadt IFG

Ingolstadt IFG, the of Ingolstadt’s business development agency, is constantly keeping its finger on the pulse and looking to the future. Ever since 1969, IFG has been a strong partner for the regional economy.

Since its establishment, it has stood out for its multiplicity; amongst other things, IFG also runs the city’s parking facilities. However, it aims its cost-free services primarily at businesses. IFG fully supports businesses during establishment, expansion, and transfer.

At the same time, IFG is also a point of contact for entrepre- neurs: It provides information regarding consulting institutions and creates the contacts. Amongst other things, it also has at its disposal a very well-established network of higher education institutions, corporate networks, chambers, associations, authorities, and other business related institutions.

3 Ingolstadt an der Donau Location and transport links

Hamburg Ingolstadt is part of the Take-off and landing pad European Metropolitan Region of (EMM). Ingolstadt is one of the three key pillars of for goals and successes the EMM economy, along with Munich, the regional capital, and the City of . The vibrant city of Ingolstadt lies Several times a day, this transport

NNurembergürnberg between Munich, , Regens- hub is served by the Ingolstadt Trans- burg, and Augsburg. It is almost within port Operator Ltd.’s Airport Express. Ingolstadt in der Region 10 “hailing distance” of the four , for ’s airport for business travel

Region 10 getting to them is a doddle, thanks to is closer still; a mere 10 kilometres Geographical MMünchenunich the perfectly developed infrastructure: away. These “visible” transport links are location and size, the A9 route leads directly to Munich perfect! But the data highway is no less City of Ingolstadt and Nuremberg, the B16 route leads impressive: a state-of-the-art fibre-optic Height above sea to , and the B300 leads to network connects Ingolstadt, and in turn level: 362m LandkreisDistrict Augsburg. connects Ingolstadt with the world. Area of the urban Eichstätt region: 133.4 km2 These cities can be reached within But let’s take another look on Ingol- Ingolstadt an hour by car. Major cities and metro- stadt’s doorstep. The city is surrounded Würzburg politan regions are also within travelling by the prosperous districts of Eichstätt, LandkreisDistrict Neuburg- distance from Ingolstadt by rail. The ICE Neuburg-Shrobenhausen, and Pfaffen- NürnbergNuremberg LandkreisDistrict ( express) travels several times a hofen. Together with Ingolstadt, they MAIN-DONAU-KANALMAIN--CANAL an der Ilm day to Munich, Nuremberg, , make up the 10 regions – an unbeatable , Hannover, , , team ready to face the challenges of the Altmühl Regensburg , and Berlin, amongst other future. DanubeDonau destinations – with no changes necessary. Ingolstadt NUREMBERG

Passau The connection to Munich’s “Franz A6 Josef Strauss” international airport is also LandshutLandshut A3 fantastic, around just 70 kilometres from B13 A9 Augsburg Ingolstadt. REGENSBURG MünchenMunich

INGOLSTADT B16 RosenheimRosenheim B16 A93 B300 B13 AUGSBURG A92 A8

MUNICH 5 Business / Industry Location Commercial Sites

A home for vision

In its space development plan, The Äußere Manchinger Straße in the freight commercial the city plans and puts into effect business area has been established areas, the SE Park competence cen- commercial areas that are tailored in the south of the town. The head tre, and in the new business centre, to businesses’ needs, no matter office of MediaMarktSaturn is located amongst other locations. whether they are new establishments here, amongst others. An additional or already established businesses commercial area has been developed We can find the right commercial looking to expand. The focus currently in the north-west, on Friedrichs- space for your projects too, so please lies on the marketing of areas in the hofener Straße. Office spaces, as feel free to contact us! Nord-Ost business park and in the well as production, installation, and Towards Zuchering-Weiherfeld commercial warehousing areas are also available Nuremberg area. AS Lenting

Towards The Area Eichstätt 9 development planof the City of Ingolstadt offers 3 also a suitable 2 area for your project. 1 Nbf 16a AS IN Nord 13 INGOLSTADT Towards Neuburg a.d. Donau

1 Commercial Site AS IN Süd Friedrichshofener 4 Donau Straße Hbf

2 Logistics Platform 13 5

3 Commercial Site 9 Nord-Ost

4 Commercial Site Towards Äußere Manchinger Straße Neuburg 16 a.d. Donau 16 5 Central Station Münchener Straße AS Manching 6 6 Commercial Site 16 Towards Zuchering-Weiherfeld Munich

6 Figures: © IFG Ingolstadt AöR 13 9 Base Map: © Amt für Verkehrsmanagement und Geoinformation Business / Industry Location Automotive

Automotive Centre for potential On the spot

The Ingolstadt business development Over the past years, Ingolstadt has established itself as an ideal location for the automobile industry. agency supports automotive suppliers plc, with its head office in Ingolstadt, is the largest employer in the region and thereby constitutes the by providing custom-fit commercial engine of the regional economy. In addition, the car manufacturer’s success has has an enormous suction properties. The GVZ and the SE-Park effect on suppliers, who have located themselves like satellites in the freight centre surrounding the Audi development centre provide tailor- plant. Around 6,000 employees are currently working there. made offers. The Audi plc and the Ingolstadt GVZ are perfect partners Güterverkehrszentrum in the automotive Master of all things logistics Entwicklungszentrum SE-Park industry. Bundled competence Amongst other things, the GVZ’s goal is to logistically optimise the flow The SE-Park is committed to concen- of goods directly to the assembly lines trating and bringing together research at Audi plc. The Ingolstadt GVZ extends and development capacities of busi- over an area of almost 122 hectares, nesses from the automotive industry. which is the equivalent of around In the futuristic looking buildings, the 174 football pitches. 17 assembly and teams are undergoing constant change, logistics buildings have around 492,000 thereby optimising their developments. square metres at their disposal and also offer perfect conditions for the predo- minantly medium-sized businesses in the logistics and assembly domain.

AUTOMOTIVE The Ingolstadt freight centre is one expansive and of the largest business development measures in the town of Ingolstadt. innovative The logistics hub contributes to Ingolstadt’s attractiveness as an automo- tive location and secures jobs, both with suppliers and at Audi.

9 art work art Business / Industry Location Economic Development

Handicrafts Culture and creative industry Gold in every land Generator of ideas

The automotive domain is a strong The creative sector is amongst the industry, but Ingolstadt has so much most rapidly growing industries – not more to offer! Handicrafts, “the economic just in as a whole, but also in Fit for the power from next door” resounds like a Ingolstadt and the surrounding region. challenges of the central slogan for the image campaign It typifies high innovation and economic future: In Ingolstadt, of this economic domain, and is also a power, and is characterised by partici- there is a good significant economic factor for the 10 pants who identify social changes early, mix of both globally Both handicrafts regions – not to mention essential for take them on, and incorporate them established and and the culture society and culture. into their work. In doing so, they are the small and medium- and creative driving force for other economic sectors. sized businesses. industry complete Handicrafts provide the local the business population with staple food, as well as The business development has landscape. regional delicacies and vital services. tasked itself with promoting the In addition, a number of handicraft combination of the culture and creative businesses keep the booming region industry with traditional industry, as well going as suppliers and providers of as with science and politics. Thus, all services for the industry. those involved profit even more greatly from one another. At the same time, the As “the region’s trainers”, handicraft business development uses targeted businesses ensure that young people, measures in order to help with networ- regardless of their background, obtain king within the industry. a funded vocational training with which they can potentially secure employment. But it’s not just the economy that Handicrafts are particularly exemplary benefits from a strong and well-connec- in the training of young people from ted culture and creative industry. Culture immigration backgrounds or young and creativity determine the quality of . However, the region’s life of the local population and influence handicraft businesses also ensure that Ingolstadt’s attractiveness. Thus, the our Upper Bavarian homeland remains industry gives a face to Ingolstadt and so uniquely preserved. turns it into a place for living and working.

10 Business / Industry Location Environment for Founders

Pioneering spirit and think tank Digitales Gründerzentrum Existenzgründerzentrum Shaping the future Full-service for young entrepreneurs

Ingolstadt is fertile soil for business Cityfreiraum is aimed at entrepreneurs It is both a meeting point and home The Existenzgründerzentrum Ingol- ideas to flourish and succeed. Numerous who want to turn their ideas into reality at the same time: brigk, the digital busi- stadt (EGZ), Ingolstadt’s entrepreneur local participants, chambers of commerce in the city centre. A positive side effect ness incubator of the Ingolstadt region. centre, is located at the entrance to the The Ingolstadt IFG and pro-employment amongst them, of the project is that vacancies in the heart Here, entrepreneurs, nerds, creative town. The entrepreneur and technology is a partner in various actively supervise entrepreneurs in of the town are filled with life again. minds, digital nomads, and start-ups centre provides an ideal platform for co-operations; their information centres, and make the find a point of contact that is tailor-made young entrepreneurs who are on the Cityfreiraum and initial steps in self-employment easier. Conversely, the Ingolstadt Entre- precisely for the requirements of this journey to self-employment. the Ingolstadt For everyone knows: A good idea alone preneur’s prize encourages people who scene. Entrepreneur’s Prize doesn’t necessarily lead to success. wish to establish their roots economically- In the EGZ, the entrepreneurs can among them, further Business and legal knowledge are also speaking in the 10 regions. Specifically, brigk’s goal is to consistently strengt- focus 100% on putting their business strengthening important, amongst other things. there are two points of contact, the hen the local economy in Ingolstadt and ideas into practice, for the EGZ takes on Ingolstadt’s position. brigk and the EGZ. to take on the challenges of digitalisation, the activities that often take up so much The procuration of these components and in doing so, support it. brigk wants time, such as post, telephone or printing forms the building blocks of the City- to shape the future together. In addition, tasks, thereby offering an all-round freiraum (city freedom) Initiative and ideas, talent, know-how, strong partners service for the business pioneers. The the Ingolstadt Entrepreneur’s Prize. in industry, and trust in local people are Bavarian Chinese Centre is also affiliated essential. with the EGZ. It is the point of contact for businesses from China who want to esta- Gründerpreis Ingolstadt In Ingolstadt, these factors go hand blish roots in the German and European and Cityfreiraum Ingolstadt in hand! market. The best start

Experts pass on their knowledge to young entrepreneurs, and they do so during the initial phase of their self-employment. In addition, partici- pants of Cityfreiraum and the winners of the Ingolstadt Entrepreneur’s prize obtain financial support.

12 13 Business / Industry Location Education

The road to being ready Building the future for higher education

Even Einstein started small After the first years of education, the Ingolstadt Technical University In the previous decade, this was Education is the key to the future young talent can choose from all kinds A melting pot of science and business accompanied by an almost doubling of schools. The spectrum ranges from of the number of students. The people of Ingolstadt knew this general schools to vocational schools, to Ingolstadt Technical University focuses as early as the year 1472, when they training centres run by the chambers as on academic training in the areas of The Eichstätt- founded ’s first state university. well as private providers, to the Eichstätt- engineering, economics, and computer Eichstätt-Ingolstadt Ingolstadt Catholic However, education doesn’t begin in Ingolstadt Catholic University (KU) and science. Moreover, THI is amongst the Catholic University University and the school. It starts at the youngest age and Ingolstadt Technical University (THI). most research-intensive colleges for A “first class” education on two sites Ingolstadt Technical as such, lays the foundations for a regi- applied sciences in Bavaria, thereby pro- University are two on’s success. For only those who find ducing the best conditions for successful With its professors, staff, and elite schools which the best conditions for their children will In the best possible hands research co-operations with businesses experienced teachers, the Eichstätt- enjoy international settle in a city for the long term and also Compatibility of family and career from the region. Ingolstadt Catholic University guarantees respect. call their place of work their home. a first-class education to students. The Ingolstadt is also in the lead when it In order to use synergies, the THI’s KU’s faculty of economics is located in pre-schools comes to the compatibility of family and expertise is pooled in the Zentrum für the Ingolstadt site. Numerous funding Ingolstadt is becoming increasingly career. Here, all-day classes, after-school Angewandte Forschung (ZAF)-Centre for and support programmes support attractive as a place to live care, extended after-school care, and Applied Research. Likewise, the research students as well as teaching and day care centres for primary school chil- and test centre CARISSMA is also inte- research at the Eichstätt-Ingolstadt Over previous years, Ingolstadt dren all come into their own. Additionally, grated into the ZAF. The THI has been Catholic University. has registered a steady increase in its there are numerous family-orientated constantly expanding for a number of population. This is not just thanks to the care facilities. years. excellent working environment – Ingol- stadt has grown and still is growing in- creasingly popular as a place to live, and for one simple reason, amongst others: There are more than sufficient childcare facilities for children under three years, even at a rate of 100% at pre-school age.

14 Future Location Smart City

Ingolstadt on its way to being a Smart City

A clear goal is to improve the Even everyday interaction with The start of the Smart City has quality of life of residents, which the authorities is smart-designed in Ingolstadt; begun, but the development continues. municipality consistently pursues. an online appointment management Autonomous parking in the town car Amongst other things, this is achieved system enables citizens to optimise their parks and test tracks for autonomous through the use of digital technologies. interactions with authorities and in doing driving on the A9 motorway are both Ingolstadt never In the mobility domain, there are already so, avoid waiting times. in the middle of testing. The test tracks’ stops! The first projects that have been successfully “first miles” are already at the planning cornerstones for the implemented. Additionally, Ingolstadt has digitali- stage in the inner-city zone. Ingolstadt Smart City sed an array of bureaucratic procedures. have been laid and the One of these is “parkIN connected”: This began with business registration, In Ingolstadt, the subject “Smart way to a modern town A device enables the barriers at the the issuing of information regarding City” is being thoroughly embraced. For that is fit for the future is entrance and exit to open completely the commercial central register, and the eventually, Smart City will cover almost being resolutely unaided. The parking fees are debited application and re-registration of new all areas of city life: energy and environ- pursued. at the end of the month by direct debit residences. ment, security, trade, buildings, health, from the driver’s account. Refuelling is mobility, education, and management. smart too: In Ingolstadt, it is already pos- The very youngest are also alrea- To that end, there are many ideas being sible for drivers to refuel their electric dy on the way to becoming “smart” in lined up! vehicles at numerous charging points – Ingolstadt. At one secondary school, the additional stations are being planned. pilot project “tablet class” is currently un- derway. In this project, pupils use their tablets in a WLAN environment and read their schoolbooks digitally.

16 17 Business / Industry Location Central and Charming

Purchasing power and trade

Ingolstadt is the regional centre for the 10 regions. The business landscape is characterised by established global businesses and a diverse middle class. The unemployment rate has been at a very low level for many years. In Ingolstadt, people find their dream job: there is nearly full employment and the quality of life and purchasing power are TRADITION above average. These business and economic conditions allow trade to flourish.

A look at Ingolstadt Village is enough: customers from the region as well as visitors from all over Germany and across the globe appreciate the flair and atmosphere in the designer shopping outlet.

Not forgetting the Westpark shopping centre and the city centre, delightful with its independent shops. Ingolstadt is thereby a shopping attraction for the region, Germany, and the world.

18 19 Living space A place to feel at home Culture and leisure Growth Live tradition, modernity and pure relaxation The population is growing, and with Moreover, the GWG builds new proper- it the need for living space. Ingolstadt is ties for students and trainees as well as The economic power and dynamic As ’s birth town and Quality of life taking on this challenge and following specialised properties for older people, of a city are also related to the quality of the cradle of the purity laws, Ingolstadt Pure relaxation Just a stone’s throw away, you can A new look for the city centre a diverse range of housing models, not to mention the private housing which life and living conditions. In Ingolstadt, is known for its history, not to mention Nature, as far as the eye can see find extensive recreation areas. Among with the goal being to serve the various can be seen in the , for example. these are exceptional. A diverse range of that the town on the Danube was also them is the almost untouched Donauau- The city centre is being transformed! A future-orientated utilization and target groups according to their needs. Finally, the third and key feature of the cultural and leisure activities play a key a garrison and fortress town. Because Food for the mind, food for the en, a beacon of the wild beauty of design concept is currently being implemented in the . This is GWG is the building of individual homes. role in this. For example, Ingolstadt’s of this, buildings that were constructed soul. You can find this in in the glacis, for nature with its botany. being completely re-designed, with a new structure, new surfacing, new seating In this way, the Gemeinnützige town theatre and music and art festivals long ago remain very well-preserved example, which is the green belt that and play areas. The “footnotes on the town’s history” that have been incorporated Wohnungsbaugesellschaft Ingolstadt In addition, the town always endea- enrich every-day life. today. encircles the old town into the groundwork tell people about important dates and people. In the future, GmbH (GWG), a not-for-profit housing vours to disclose of new construction sites. residents will be able to discover the pedestrian zone on an even deeper level organization in Ingolstadt, arranges Over previous years, there has been an as a space for recreation and adventure that enhances the city centre. future-orientated projects for upwards trend in the number cost-efficient homes. of housing permits. Quality of Life

Prosperous

Future prospects The city and its residents are in Medical care Elite sport in Ingolstadt There is something here for everyone, The town and its citizens harmony; they work together like cogs, Nightlife The nightlife continues in one of the The best care Success across the board and it is precisely this which encourages and in doing so create something Life after work many restaurants, in which the range of unexpected talents. Athletes from Ingolstadt is a city with a future. wonderful – in Ingolstadt, it will also food on offer spans the continents. Ingolstadt’s medical clinic is the largest health centre in the 10 regions. Ingolstadt also have a long history of It is a lively metropolis on the Danube be like this in the future! Ingolstadt’s nightlife is just The services provided by the specialised hospitals cover many fields of ERC Ingolstadt, FC Ingolstadt 04 and national and international success when with steady growth and an enormous as diverse as its residents. In Stylish bars are perfect for a drink medicine, such as neurosurgery, orthopaedics, and trauma surgery. the Ingolstadt Dukes are three top clubs, it comes to so-called marginal sports. development potential. For the people summer, the shore of the afterwards, and for those who love to Also established in Ingolstadt, amongst other things, are private that are generating pure excitement who live and work here, it opens up Danube is enticing after dance the night away, a trip to one of clinics and a well-established network of physicians, ranging within their leagues. Elite sport is firmly opportunities and prospects. a day in the office, the many clubs is a fantastic experience. from general practitioners to specialists. established in Ingolstadt, and popular radiating that special sports also have a strong base here. holiday feeling. More than 100 clubs offer a wide variety, where every sport enthusiast can find their favourite sport. We are here for you!

IFG, Ingolstadt’s business development agency, can answer all of your questions. Please to not hesitate to get in touch with us. You may phone us or write to us; we will take care of your requests quickly and competently.

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INNOVATION Dr. Georg Rosenfeld 0841 305 3200 Publisher: IFG Ingolstadt AöR Executive for Business [email protected] Wagnerwirtsgasse 2, 85049 Ingolstadt development and Digitization Telephone: +49 841 305-3021, [email protected] www.ingolstadt.de/ifg Karl Heigl 0841 305 3042 Commercial spaces and [email protected] Photography, illustration, art work, Photo credits: real estate transactions fotolia.com: © Julien Eichinger (Titel, S. 8, 11, Beileger Datenblatt), © ChristArt (S. 14), © Christian Schwier (S. 17), © alexbrylovhk (S. 17), © Kzenon (S. 21), © Rawpixel.com Maike Weiland 0841 305 3010 (S. 14, 15, 19), © StockRocket (S. 13), © martinussumbaji (S. 19), © JiSignn (S. 23, 24), Head of department [email protected] © lordn (S. 14), © Sondem (Titel, S. 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24) Business development and corporate communications Gemeinnützige Wohnungsbaugesellschaft Ingolstadt GmbH: Florian Schreiber (S. 21), Norman Radon (S. 22), Till Schuster (S. 23) Handwerkskammer für München und Oberbayern: (S. 11), AMH (S. 11), Barbara Hamela 0841 305 3004 Rudolf Baier (S. 11) Business service [email protected] City centre development Stadt Ingolstadt: Thomas Michel (S. 19), Wolfgang Friedl (S. 22, 23, 24), Ulli Rössle (S. 21, 22, 23, 24), Helmut Bräuherr (S. 21, 22, 23), Ritchie Herbert (S. 21) MediaMarktSaturn (S. 6, 22); © Klinikum Ingolstadt (S. 22); Ingolstadt Village (S. 19); Diane Arras-Bolle 0841 305 3023 Horst Schalles (S. 9, 23, 24); Schlampp (S. 6, 8); EGZ (S. 6, 13); AUDI AG (S. 8, 9); Business service [email protected] KU, upd (S. 15); THI, Franziska Märkl (S. 15); Werner Kapfer, Johannes Hauser, Location development © Werner Kapfer (S. 11); Kultur und Freizeit (S. 22); Westpark (S. 19); IFG Ingolstadt (S. 8, 13, 24) Marcel Ferreira (Titel, S. 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24) Maximilian Mayer 0841 305 3022 Digitization [email protected] Cartography: Stadt Ingolstadt, Business Communication Stadt Ingolstadt – Amt für Statistik und Stadtforschung Stadt Ingolstadt – Amt für Verkehrsmanagement und Geoinformation Metropolregion München

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