From Brandenburg to the World
GLOBAL GROWTH – THE KEY TO SUCCESS
An increasing number of companies from Brandenburg are expanding their business into international markets.
Many products and services made in Brandenburg are now enjoying success not only in Germany, but also in Europe and beyond.
Innovative medium-sized companies, global players, and start-ups are capitalizing on the opportunities presented by international markets.
We are the partner for you when it comes to getting onto an international footing and establishing a presence in new markets. We will work with you to develop strategies for your international business.
ON THE RIGHT TRACK WITH WFBB’S SERVICES
Want to tap into new international markets? Then get in touch with us! Take advantage of WFBB’s comprehensive range of services: We suggest suitable partners and networking and funding opportunities to make your move into international business a success.
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BRANDENBURG (WFBB)
WFBB is your central point of contact for economic and workforce development in Brandenburg. Our service is free of charge, tailored to you, and confidential.
ENTERING INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
If you are looking to achieve international success with your products and services, take advantage of our expertise.
The best advice, right from the start
- Want to market an innovative product abroad? Looking for partners in international markets, or to set up a production facility abroad? We can help. You have the idea – we do the initial export check with you.
- Take advantage of our expertise in foreign markets to get a good overview. We work with you to develop a market development strategy for other countries, identifying risks you may encounter in international business and techniques for minimizing them.
- We provide knowledge about international target markets, and advice on building a secure financial foundation for your export business or investment abroad.
Achieve international success with us
- We help you establish new business relationships with foreign partners and expand your network.
- We connect you with potential cross-border, technology, innovation, and project partners.
- We advise you on investing abroad and setting up local branches.
- When recruiting and integrating skilled and non-skilled workers from abroad, you have access to the expertise of the International Talent Desk in our specialized WFBB Labour teams.
ESTABLISHING A PRESENCE IN NEW MARKETS
Our extensive expertise, and the tools to help you connect with potential partners, open up many avenues to international success. Use our services to ensure a successful launch on international markets.
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU:
Success through international dialog
- We regularly organize B2B matchmaking sessions for businesses in Germany and abroad. Taking part gives you access to suitable partners and networks in Europe and across the globe and lays the foundation for new business relationships.
- B2B is our focus: We organize trade missions to every continent and invite you to explore and develop new foreign markets with us.
- Our trade missions will enable you to expand your network, making a wide range of international contacts. They will also help you grow your network in Germany, forging new connections with the other delegates.
- We regularly offer regional and international networking events. Use these opportunities to exchange ideas and advance your international business.
GET TO KNOW LOCAL MARKETS AND PARTNERS
Good networking promotes economic success – regionally, nationally, and internationally. We provide the right connections for your internationalization plans.
PARTICIPATE IN TRADE FAIRS
Your company or institution can benefit from our shared exhibition stands at national and international trade fairs. Showcase your business, products, and services at a costeffective stand with an attractive and impressive design.
WHAT WE OFFER:
More visibility on the international stage
- Advice and support with regard to all organizational and technical aspects of preparing for and attending a trade fair
- Support with advertising, press and public relations Attractive programs of supporting events and individual assistance for exhibitors and their guests
- Opportunities to exchange information with each other and harness synergies
- Individual, fully equipped stand with an attractive and userfriendly structure
- Open and eye-catching design to ensure the shared stand attracts attention
- Shared infrastructure with a kitchen, storage space, and meeting areas where you can welcome your visitors
CONNECTING INNOVATION AND INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
Innovative and sustainable products and services have immense international potential. Take advantage of our expertise in opening up new markets for your projects.
Driving international success with innovation
- You develop innovative products or services – we support your market launch, help you identify suitable sales channels, and assist with marketing in Europe and worldwide.
- Looking for partners to further develop your innovative projects? We can put you in touch with suitable transnational partners – in the Berlin-Brandenburg capital region and particularly at European and international level.
- Want to drive your innovations forward? We connect you with start-ups abroad that develop technologies and processes that can support your innovations. Establishing contacts and connections with clusters and industry networks will give you the latest information on your target markets.
- Looking for funding opportunities for innovative development projects based on a cross-border cooperation? We identify suitable funding tools for you at regional, national, and European level and support you during the application process.
GRW-Markt – International
KMU wettbewerbsfähiger machen: Über das Programm können Sie an Messen teilnehmen und von der Förderung für Beratungs- und Coaching- Dienstleistungen profitieren.
BIG Brandenburgischer Innovationsgutschein
Förderung von KMU bei der Umsetzung von Innovationsprojekten: Sie können die Richtlinie für wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen, kleine FuE-Projekte, Digitalisierungsmaßnahmen nutzen.
Markterschließungsprogramm (MEP)
Das Markterschließungsprogramm des Bundes bietet Unternehmensreisen in attraktive Zielmärkte.
Beratungsgutscheine Afrika
Das Förderprogramm unterstützt Ihre Vorhaben in Afrika mit attraktiven Fördersätzen.
ZIM – Internationale Kooperationen
Das Programm fördert die Zusammenarbeit mit ausländischen Partnern sowohl in konkreten FuE-Projekten als auch in Netzwerken.
BENEFIT FROM TAILORED FUNDING
Companies in Brandenburg pursuing international projects can access various funding instruments at state, federal, and EU level. We advise you on how to choose the right funding programs and on funds you can access for innovative projects with foreign partners.
Horizont Europa
Förderung von Forschungs- und Innovationsprojekten entlang der gesamten Innovationskette: von der Grundlagenforschung über anwendungsorientierte Forschung und Entwicklung bis zur Anwendung
Eurostars
Förderung der europäischen Zusammenarbeit zwischen kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen (KMU) in Entwicklungsprojekten
Digitales Europa
Förderung von Investitionen und Innovationen zum Ausbau der Kapazitäten für neue digitale Technologien
Erasmus für Jungunternehmen
Förderung des europäischen Austauschs von Geschäftsbeziehungen zwischen Jungunternehmern und erfahrenen Unternehmern
Local companies going global
Lausitzer Klärtechnik GmbH, the wastewater treatment technology specialist from Luckau (Dahme-Spreewald district), is doing good business in China. In January 2024, the company signed another collaboration agreement with its long-standing Chinese partner company, CRRC Tangshan, for the treatment of wastewater from 24 villages and a factory in Brandenburg’s partner province Hebei. WFBB is facilitating and supporting the collaboration. Lausitzer Klärtechnik GmbH participated in several trade missions to China organized by WFBB and hosted Chinese delegations in Brandenburg.
Promoting the internationalization of Brandenburg’s economy
Brandenburg is becoming increasingly international, and more and more local companies are entering global markets, utilizing trade missions organized by WFBB. Since WFBB’s establishment in 2001, more than 2,000 companies have taken part in around 150 trade missions worldwide. In addition, special projects support market development, such as the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and Mining & Generation Technology (MinGenTec). The latter focuses on companies in Lusatia, a former lignite mining area undergoing significant transformation.
Market development at leading international trade fairs
Finding new business partners, exploring new markets – leading international trade fairs are the ideal opportunity to do this. ILA Berlin, the international aerospace exhibition, and InnoTrans, the international transport technology trade fair, are two examples of major industry events hosted in the Berlin-Brandenburg capital region. WFBB organizes shared exhibition stands for businesses and institutions at these trade fairs. Every year, hundreds of Brandenburg companies take advantage of this service. They showcase their offerings at the capital region’s specially designed shared exhibition stand and establish new business contacts.
AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT-BB
Außenwirtschaft hat viele Facetten: Außenhandel, grenzüberschreitende Kooperationen von Unternehmen und FuE-Einrichtungen oder der Aufbau von Produktions-, Service- und Vertriebsstandorten im Ausland. Das Außenwirtschaftsportal Berlin-Brandenburg (AuWi-Portal) präsentiert Ihnen alle Termine rund um die Internationalisierung in der Hauptstadtregion Berlin-Brandenburg. Sie können nach Zielregionen, Sektoren und Veranstaltungsformaten suchen und finden darüber hinaus wichtige Informationen, Kontakte und Tipps. #MessenBB #AuWiPortal
EEN-BB
Das Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) ist das weltweit größte Netzwerk an Informations- und Beratungsstellen. Es unterstützt Unternehmen mit Innovations- und Internationalisierungsambitionen dabei, nachhaltiges Wachstum zu erzielen und den EU-Binnenmarkt und darüber hinaus zu erschließen. Das EEN organisiert grenzüberschreitende Zusammenarbeit, berät bei der Nutzung von EU-Förderprogrammen und hilft, die Chancen des Binnenmarktes nachhaltig zu nutzen. #EENBB #EENCanHelp
MINGENTEC
Die Transformation der Lausitz in Südbrandenburg und Sachsen im Fokus: Die Netzwerk-Initiative Mining & Generation Technology – Made in Germany (MinGenTec) unterstützt Unternehmen in der Braunkohlewirtschaft, in der Kraftwerkstechnologie und in verwandten Branchen, beispielsweise den erneuerbaren Energien, bei der Erschließung neuer Märkte – durch Innovation, Internationalisierung und Vernetzung. #MinGenTec
Wirtschaftsförderung
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Downloads & Links
All service packages are available for download as PDF documents here.