Welcome to the WTSH

Invest in SH

Besides providing expert support and in-depth regional and industry related knowledge – all free of charge – , we'll advise you on doing business in North Germany and on the funding and financing options.

Strong industries

Schleswig-Holstein's economic is diverse, characterised by small and medium-sized enterprises and constantly in motion.

Real prospects

We focus on success stories from companies rooted in the "True north" - companies that, for good reasons, have decided to move to Germany's most beautiful state.

Reset / restart

Germany's Best Kept Secret

Schleswig-Holstein provides you with direct access to renewable power through an advanced infrastructure designed to support sustainable growth. Pioneering projects here focus on converting excess energy into hydrogen and expanding battery storage capacities to ensure efficient energy management. With this strategic blend of generation, storage, and conversion technologies, Schleswig-Holstein offers you the perfect environment to achieve your sustainability goals within a seamless, renewable energy ecosystem.

Your business set-up consultants in the “True North”

WTSH is your first port of call for doing business in Germany’s northern-most state. With our know-how, experience and passion, we promote success – the success of your company and our entire region. In short, we’re the tailwind you need.

Invest

Start a new business, open a branch, or expand to Schleswig-Holstein, Germany's true north - With us you will always find the right partner

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Innovation

Innovation consulting, Innovation promotion, intellectual property - With us you will always find the right partner

Funding

Innovation promotion and support for innovative founders- With us you will always find the right partner.

Flaggen in Reih und Glied vor einem Gebäude der öffentlichen Verwaltung

International

Foreign trade consulting, trade fair consulting and international recruitment - With us you will always find the right partner

Future topics

Artificial intelligence, Hydrogen economy, electromobility or Climate-neutral business - With us you will always find the right partner.

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StartUp

Support for innovativ founders, especially when it comes to technology-oriented products or knowledge-intensive services. With us you will always find the right partner.

Hansebelt: Business Hub between Hamburg and Denmark

One of Northern Europe's most exciting economic regions is emerging between Hamburg and Copenhagen: the Hansebelt. Strong life sciences, excellent research, innovative networks and a high quality of life make the region a real gateway to growth. Why the location is gaining international importance.

One of Northern Europe's most exciting economic regions is emerging between Hamburg and Copenhagen:...

Mann mittleren Alters mit Hemd lächelnd vor unscharfem Stadtmotiv

More flavour for Germany's True North

The foodRegion network is the central point of contact for the food industry in Germany's North. In this interview, managing director Marco Kuhlow talks about current challenges, trends such as AI and biodiversity and how foodRegio is helping to shape the future of the industry with its trend radar and practical formats.

The foodRegion network is the central point of contact for the food industry in Germany's North. In...

Cradle of wind power

The North Sea coast in Schleswig-Holstein is Germany’s prime location for the renewable energies of the future. It has experts, scientists, creatives and energy enthusiasts, all of whom are using the resources at their disposal to create an ultra-innovative energy system. They have consolidated their expertise under an umbrella brand called the Energieküste since 2020. Learn more about location advantages, challenges, and how a completely climate-neutral future is being created at the "Energy-Coast"

The North Sea coast in Schleswig-Holstein is Germany’s prime location for the renewable energies of...

Brain implants made in Kiel

How Acquandas GmbH gives new hope to paralyzed or speech-impaired people with brain implants.

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