5 reasons to start a business
Innovative cities and plenty of space for your own ideas – if you want to start a business in Rhineland-Palatinate, you are choosing an attractive location. A dense network of start-up hubs, counselling services and financial support create an ideal climate to establish your business.
You have an idea that you would like to turn into reality – but don't know how? The state of Rhineland-Palatinate supports you in setting up your own business. From drawing up a business plan to funding opportunities and hiring employees – Rhineland-Palatinate has a dense network of counselling centres. Whether start-up centre or university: cities like Mainz are considered a start-up hub and offer an excellent infrastructure. Find out here where to get advice!
Whether you are at the very beginning, or your start-up has already achieved its first successes – the diverse culture of competition and innovation in Rhineland-Palatinate invites you to exchange ideas. At one of the many start-up competitions in Rhineland-Palatinate, you can not only win support for your company, but also be inspired by founders from the region! Information on start-up competitions in Rhineland-Palatinate can be found here.
Rhineland-Palatinate is an excellent location to connect with other founders – you will benefit from the open-minded nature of your colleagues. You are also well positioned on the international stage: here, in the heart of Europe, linguistic and cultural diversity are a priority. The growing start-up scene also benefits from networks with the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and France – the state’s direct neighbours. Innovative metropolitan hubs are emerging around Mainz and Kaiserslautern.
You already know how to set up your business – but still need the necessary capital? Rhineland-Palatinate supports its founders: whether grant or loan – those who are able to deliver a convincing idea will also receive financial support. Find more information here.
- Those who start a business in Rhineland-Palatinate on the outskirts of the big cities are rewarded: Projects such as StartUp Vulkaneifel and banks like the Investitions- und Strukturbank Rheinland-Pfalz offer special subsidies for founders who start up in the countryside. Networking away from the cities is also well organised. You too can be a regional engine for innovation!