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EIN PROJEKT DER
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SCALE UP in the heart of europe!

Frankfurt is the economic and geographical center of the FrankfurtRhineMain region, known for its global data traffic. It is a hub for innovative startups and industry partnerships. As the financial epicenter of Europe, it houses numerous banks and financial services companies, employing over 150,000 people in the sector. Frankfurt's entrepreneurial ecosystem is supported by government, private sector, and university programs, fostering collaboration and innovation. The city has notable success stories in the startup scene, including Wingcopter, meshcloud, Emma, and Gunzilla Games, which secured USD 46 million in venture capital funding in August 2022.

The project is being implemented in close cooperation between Frankfurt Forward, the startup project of the Frankfurt Economic Development Agency, and TechQuartier, the innovation driver and ecosystem manager in FrankfurtRhineMain.

OUR VISION 

Our project has the long-term goal of expanding in the coming years and, in collaboration with partners, becoming the central platform for startup settlements in Frankfurt.

JETZT BEWERBEN

Reasons to move your startup to frankfurt

Access to talent

FrankfurtRhineMain is home to more than 43 universities and has 280,000 students, including 90,000 in STEM fields and 40,000 in business. The ecosystem includes schools and universities that educate 15,000 STEM graduates annually. It is also home to renowned research institutions such as the Fraunhofer, Leibniz and Max Planck Institutes and the Paul Ehrlich Institute.

access to important players

As a major financial centre in Europe, Frankfurt is home to the European Central Bank, EIOPA, Deutsche Bundesbank, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, BaFin, Deutsche Bank, DZ Bank, WIBank, BMH, KfW and Commerzbank, as well as important players from other industries. In addition, 162 international banks as well as national and European institutions and supervisory authorities have their headquarters in Frankfurt.

Strategic connections

Frankfurt is a city known for its cultural diversity. People of different nationalities, languages and cultures come together here. This cultural diversity creates an inspiring and enriching environment that promotes the exchange of ideas and collaboration.

art and creative scene

Frankfurt offers a vibrant art and creative scene with a variety of galleries, museums, theatres and cultural events. This creative atmosphere can be a source of inspiration and creative thinking for your company.

Innovation centers

Frankfurt is home to various innovation centres and technology parks that specialise in specific industries. Here you will find clusters for FinTech, biotechnology, digital media and other future-oriented fields. These centres offer access to specialised infrastructure, expertise and resources that can be of great benefit to your business.

Quality of life

Frankfurt offers a high quality of life with a balanced mix of urban flair and natural beauty. The city has numerous green spaces, parks and the River Main, which offer opportunities for recreation and leisure activities. In addition, Frankfurt offers a diverse range of gastronomy, a lively club scene and a wide range of cultural events. This high quality of life can help attract talented professionals and motivate your team.

CUltural diversity

Frankfurt is a city known for its cultural diversity. People of different nationalities, languages and cultures come together here. This cultural diversity creates an inspiring and enriching environment that promotes the exchange of ideas and collaboration.

Startup ecosystem

Frankfurt has a thriving start-up ecosystem with numerous co-working spaces, incubators and accelerator programmes. Here you will find a vibrant community of founders, investors and mentors who promote the exchange of knowledge and experience. These networks offer you the opportunity to make valuable contacts and learn from the experiences of other entrepreneurs.
With these diverse advantages, Frankfurt offers an ideal environment for the development and success of your startup!
Frankfurt developing agency

The mission of Frankfurt Economic Development GmbH, as an institution of the City of Frankfurt, is to preserve and create economic growth and jobs in Frankfurt. Together with its subsidiary Kompass Frankfurt gGmbH, the Economic Development Department offers active company consulting and engages in cluster-related settlement strategies. Regardless of the size of the company and the industry, the business development agency offers fast access to information, institutions, contacts and provides support for smooth market access.

Support in the search for real estate is offered if required, as well as integration into the local international business

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Tech Quartier

Are you looking for a place to belong & network?

Our coworking space in the heart of Frankfurt offers you variouspossibilities!

Our physical hub is home to more than 100 technology startups and corporateinnovation teams. Spanning two floors, the open space also hosts public andprivate events such as workshops, off-sites, hackathons, challenges, meetups, product launches and networking events.

Check out the different workspaces we offer: Coworking(techquartier.com)


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FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH

FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH International Marketing of the Region (FRM GmbH) is the location marketing company of the Frankfurt RhineMain region, to which counties, cities, the state of Hesse, municipalities and associations have joined forces.

The company's task is to inform foreign companies about the advantages of the location and to attract them to the region, to promote the international competitiveness of Frankfurt RhineMain and to strengthen its perception abroad.

FRM GmbH is the central contact in the region for all inquiries regarding the settlement of companies from abroad.


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Frankfurt forward

Frankfurt Forward is the independent matchmaker & innovation driver for the startup ecosystem FrankfurtRhineMain.


As a project of the Frankfurt Economic Development Agency, we promote the further development of innovation and digitization in Frankfurt am Main. In doing so, we bring together startups and corporates across industries and allow both worlds to benefit from each other through know-how, experience, technologies and innovations.

At the same time, we build the bridge between the startup ecosystem and politics.

The project is made possible not only by the city of Frankfurt, but also by the support of over 30 investors and CEOs from the region, which secured USD 46 million in venture capital funding in August 2022.


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The next event
The next events will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

Are you interested? Is your startup considering expanding to Frankfurt?

We will be happy to help you and connect you with our partners in the FrankfurtRhineMain region!

Please answer the following points so that we can respond to your enquiry in the best possible way:

Simply send your enquiry plus the above points to our email address: info@frankfurtforward.com
We look forward to hearing from you and are ready to answer your questions or arrange a personal meeting!

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Frankfurt developing agency

The mission of Frankfurt Economic Development GmbH, as an institution of the City of Frankfurt, is to preserve and create economic growth and jobs in Frankfurt. Together with its subsidiary Kompass Frankfurt gGmbH, the Economic Development Department offers active company consulting and engages in cluster-related settlement strategies. Regardless of the size of the company and the industry, the business development agency offers fast access to information, institutions, contacts and provides support for smooth market access.

Support in the search for real estate is offered if required, as well as integration into the local international business

Click here to read more.

Tech Quartier

Are you looking for a place to belong & network?

Our coworking space in the heart of Frankfurt offers you variouspossibilities!

Our physical hub is home to more than 100 technology startups and corporateinnovation teams. Spanning two floors, the open space also hosts public andprivate events such as workshops, off-sites, hackathons, challenges, meetups, product launches and networking events.

Check out the different workspaces we offer: Coworking(techquartier.com)


Click here to read more.

FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH

FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH International Marketing of the Region (FRM GmbH) is the location marketing company of the Frankfurt RhineMain region, to which counties, cities, the state of Hesse, municipalities and associations have joined forces.

The company's task is to inform foreign companies about the advantages of the location and to attract them to the region, to promote the international competitiveness of Frankfurt RhineMain and to strengthen its perception abroad.

FRM GmbH is the central contact in the region for all inquiries regarding the settlement of companies from abroad.


Click here to read more.

Frankfurt forward

Frankfurt Forward is the independent matchmaker & innovation driver for the startup ecosystem FrankfurtRhineMain.


As a project of the Frankfurt Economic Development Agency, we promote the further development of innovation and digitization in Frankfurt am Main. In doing so, we bring together startups and corporates across industries and allow both worlds to benefit from each other through know-how, experience, technologies and innovations.

At the same time, we build the bridge between the startup ecosystem and politics.

The project is made possible not only by the city of Frankfurt, but also by the support of over 30 investors and CEOs from the region, which secured USD 46 million in venture capital funding in August 2022.


Click here to read more.