Key Competitive Attractions
Situated near the Black Forest and the Swabian Alp, Stuttgart is the capital of Baden-Wurttemberg in south west Germany. The sixth-largest city in Germany, Stuttgart has a population of just over 600,000 people, rising to 5.3 million people in its metropolitan area.
Stuttgart has the highest general standard of prosperity of any German city. The area is known for its high-tech industry, as well as for being the birthplace of the automobile. Some of Stuttgart's most prominent companies include Daimler AG, Porsche, Bosch, Celesio, Hewlett-Packard and IBM, all of whom have their global or European headquarters in the region.
Key sectors include automotive, R&D and the services sector. Stuttgart is served by a nearby international airport and is well connected by motorways and high-speed rail.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The Stuttgart Economic Development Department offers a comprehensive and free-of-charge service to help investors locate their business in Stuttgart, or search for cooperation partners.
