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Your contact for investing and doing business in Germany's "True North"

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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.
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Strong industries

Schleswig-Holstein's economic is diverse, characterised by small and medium-sized enterprises and constantly in motion.
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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.
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Werbetext zu Schleswig-Holstein mit Schlüssellochmotiv, Windrad und Solarfeld im Sonnenuntergang

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.
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Brücke über einen Kanal, sichtbar durch ein schlüssellochförmiges Fenster, Werbetext im Bild erwähnt Germany's Best Kept Secret

Germany's Best Kept Secret
Schleswig-Holstein’s world-class infrastructure makes it an ideal location for starting or expanding your business. As a central hub for international trade, this region boasts future-proof transport, digital services and energy solutions networks — including reliable green energy and power grids. That makes Germany's "True North" the ideal environment for your business to thrive.
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Keyhole-Blick auf Hafenstadt und Werbetext „The Perfect Place for Future Plans“ für Schleswig-Holstein

Germany's Best Kept Secret
At the heart of Europe’s thriving maritime economy, Schleswig-Holstein is a prime location for companies in this sector. Europe, a continent with a coastline longer than those of the USA and Russia combined, relies heavily on maritime trade, with ships handling 90% of external trade and 43% of internal EU trade. This positions Schleswig-Holstein as a strategic gateway for businesses seeking growth in this vital industry.
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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

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

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

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Funding

Funding

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

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International

International

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

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Future topics

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

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.

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1,000 beds for Fehmarn's playground

A major new tourism project is being launched. In this interview, investor Tim Thelosen talks about his vision and the challenges facing the approximately 25,000 square metre brownfield site on the south beach of Burgtiefe – and the role of WTSH in its implementation.
A major new tourism project is being launched. In this interview, investor Tim Thelosen talks about...
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Drei Geschäftsleute sitzen vor einem Holzboot am Stadthafen und lächeln in die Kamera

From lack of space to growth spurt

Battery-Kutter shows how a family-run company with a clear strategy, public funding and a sustainable location is taking the next step in scaling up. The move to Schleswig-Holstein combines planning security, sustainable infrastructure and further expansion potential.
Battery-Kutter shows how a family-run company with a clear strategy, public funding and a...
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NORDGATE – the gateway to the Hamburg metropolitan region

Six municipalities near the A7 motorway offer commercial space in a prime location – with optimal connections to Hamburg Airport and the Port of Hamburg, along with first-class infrastructure and comprehensive advisory services. We spoke with two NORDGATE members about the importance of the region and the future prospects there.
Six municipalities near the A7 motorway offer commercial space in a prime location – with optimal...
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80 years of Schleswig-Holstein

This is more than just an anniversary. It is the story of a state that has repeatedly reinvented itself: from the challenges of the post-war period to its emergence as a modern federal state and its role as a pioneer in climate protection and the energy transition. In the anniversary interview with Minister-President Daniel Günther and Minister for Economic Affairs Claus Ruhe Madsen, the focus is above all on the future.
This is more than just an anniversary. It is the story of a state that has repeatedly reinvented...
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