Hessen Trade & Invest (Technologieland Hessen)
Government economic development agency providing advisory, networking, and support services for technology companies; NOT an additive manufacturing manufacturer or product company
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Rainer Waldschmidt
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- null
- Latest Round
- null
- Key Investors
- null
Technology & Products
Key Products
Enterprise Europe Network services; Technology sector advisory and networking; International business development support; EU funding program consultation; Investor matchmaking events; Additive manufacturing sector support and promotion
Technological Advantage
Government-backed credibility, trend scouting capability in technology sectors, strategic location (Frankfurt RheinMain region), access to EU subsidy programs, unique combination of investor advisory + technology innovation promotion + foreign trade support + international market connections
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Free advisory services, B2B networking, EU funding guidance, international market access, and investor attraction support for innovation-driven companies
How They Differentiate
Government-funded non-profit organization; not a commercial market competitor
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Technology-focused SMEs in Hessen; international investors seeking Hessen operations; startups in advanced manufacturing sectors
Industry Verticals
Advanced Manufacturing; Materials Technology; Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem (support/advocacy only); Information Technology; Biotechnology
Competitors
Enterprise Europe Network, Germany Trade & Invest
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Founded 2012; 3,600 LinkedIn followers (engagement signal); publishes regular reports and publications (Publikationen); no specific financial metrics, revenue, employee count growth, or commercial KPIs disclosed (government budget-funded agency)
Major Milestones
Founded 2012 as Hessen state economic development agency; Operates Technologieland Hessen brand for technology sector support; Hosts/participates in Formnext trade show partnerships; Operates Enterprise Europe Network regional contact point
Notable Customers
CO2BioClean, YKK Deutschland, Linesight