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.

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.

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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.

Relocation strategy

Schleswig-Holstein has set an ambitious goal: to become Germany's first climate-neutral industrial region by 2040. Minister for Economic Affairs Claus Ruhe Madsen discusses Schleswig-Holstein's relocation strategy and explains why Germany's True North is a prime business location for many companies.

Schleswig-Holstein has set an ambitious goal: to become Germany's first climate-neutral industrial...

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Leading the way in every respect – Designa Verkehrsleittechnik Gmbh

Systems from the Schleswig-Holstein company Designa, a specialist in parking systems, can now be found worldwide. Digitalization, mobility transition and the changes in urban working and living environments determine the company's innovations.

Systems from the Schleswig-Holstein company Designa, a specialist in parking systems, can now be...

Schleswig-Holstein goes @SLUSH

Lots of international start-ups, corporates and investors - that's the SLUSH start-up and tech conference in Helsinki in November! You can find out more about SLUSH from @Benett Eulenberger from the AHK in Helsinki.

Lots of international start-ups, corporates and investors - that's the SLUSH start-up and tech...

Learn more here

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Top Investment in 2023 in Schleswig-Holstein

Germany is one of the world's most attractive business and investment locations. Within the European Union, the country enjoys a reputation as the preferred business destination for international investors.

Germany is one of the world's most attractive business and investment locations. Within the European...

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