Key Competitive Attractions
Augsburg, located in the south-west of Bavaria, is the third largest Bavarian city with 267,000 inhabitants. A university town and the capital of the urban district Augsburg, it is also Germany's second oldest city after Trier. Augsburg has more public holidays than any other German region or city.
Augsburg's key business sectors are machinery engineering (43,5% of its manufacturing workforce is employed in this sector, more than any other German city) and office machinery production. Further relevant sectors include publishing, aviation/aerospace components, food production, textiles and metallurgy.
Global market leaders like MAN, EADS and KUKA manufacture advanced technology products in Augsburg, such as printing systems, diesel engines and Airbus components. Augsburg is Bavaria's second largest ICT centre, with lower operating costs than Munich.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The Augsburg Business Development Department offers a range of services such as:
- Assistance with company formation and funding
- Facilitating connections with local business partners and networks
- Special funding of innovative projects
- Personal visits to your company
- General assistance with setting up and maintaining your business in Augsburg
