The sky s the limit. Niedersachsen the state of ambition

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1 The sky s the limit Niedersachsen the state of ambition

2 Niedersachsen the state of ambition Agenda Views Niedersachsen: 10 good reasons: Mobility: Energy: Food and agriculture: Health: Coast and sea: Perspectives: Facts and Figures What makes us special On the move, into the future Time for a spin Agricultural technology feeding the world Serving the people Built by the water Producing tomorrow s CEOs

3 The choice business location Niedersachsen 2 nd largest German state 47,627 km² land area approx. 8 million inhabitants State capital: Hanover

4 Views Niedersachsen the state of ambition

5 Views Views This is where we explore the future of mobility What I like about Niedersachsen is that this is where good ideas become innovative products which are sought after all over the world. Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, CEO of Volkswagen AG

6 Views Views The world s biggest ships stop by at our port What I find appealing about Niedersachsen is the sea. The long North Sea coastline and the unique deep-water container port in Wilhelmshaven make Niedersachsen one of Germany s most important maritime locations. It offers endless opportunities for trade and logistics. Emanuel Schiffer, CEO of the Eurogate Group

7 Views Views There s never a lack of a fresh draught here Our company feels strongly connected with Niedersachsen, and that s not just because Enercon has its headquarters here. The state is a leader in renewable energy, especially wind power. The windy conditions in many parts of our state is ideal for building wind parks. Hans-Dieter Kettwig, Managing Director of Enercon GmbH

8 Niedersachsen Facts and Figures Niedersachsen the state of ambition

9 Facts and Figures 47,613 km 2 future million State capital: Hanover Just under 10% of the population of Germany live in Niedersachsen. inhabitants Population denstiy: 166 inhabitants per square kilometer

10 Facts and Figures 183,173 from 90 visitors countries came to the HANOVER FAIR in This is the world s largest industrial trade show. Trade visitors make up around 95 per cent of the guests, and one in five is the manager or owner of a company. New York 6,000 km Moscow 1,900 km Paris 650 km Cape Town 9,600 km Direct connections to 100 Istanbul 2,000 km destinations in 30 countries from Hanover Airport

11 Facts and Figures Oldenburg population 162,481 Wilhelmshaven population 81,020 Cuxhaven population 51,249 Hanover population 525,875 Lüneburg population 73,581 Lingen population 51,007 Wolfsburg population 122,583 Osnabrück population 165,021 Brunswick population 250,556 Hildesheim population 102,584 Göttingen population 121,364 Salzgitter population 101,750

12 Facts and Figures 200 billion gross added value 44 Nobel Prizes Niedersachsen's economy contributes just under 9 per cent of Germany s gross value creation. Of this, the largest shares come from Volkswagen AG, Continental AG, TUI AG, Salzgitter AG and the Bosch Group in Niedersachsen. James Franck Nobel Prize in Physics 1925 Peter Debye Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1936 Max Born Nobel Prize in Physics 1954 Bert Sakmann Nobel Prize in Medicine 1991

13 10 good reasons What makes us special

14 10 good reasons Electricity for tomorrow. Niedersachsen is a leader in renewable energy and the country s powerhouse. The world's meeting place. Niedersachsen is home to the most important international trade fairs. Good connections. Niedersachsen is closely linked to the rest of the world, especially through Hanover Airport and the JadeWeserPort. High-tech for a healthy world. Niedersachsen s companies in the food and health industries are cutting edge. We welcome new businesses. In Niedersachsen, a new company is established every ten minutes.

15 10 good reasons Global reach. Cars, agricultural machinery and wind energy plants from Niedersachsen are in demand all over the world. State in motion. Niedersachsen moves the world. A number of the world s leading car, ship and aircraft manufacturers have their headquarters here. Home to smart minds. In Niedersachsen, science and industry go hand in hand and collaborate intensively. A place to feel at home. Quality of life is high in Niedersachsen. The state offers everything you could desire. Holiday? This is the place! Sea on the one side and mountains on the other: Niedersachsen is the only state in Germany with both.

16 Growth welcome simply Niedersachsen! Our industry Mobility Energy Agriculture and food Health Coast and sea

17 Mobility On the move, into the future

18 Mobility Mobility: Europe s top region for automobile production km motorways km railways km waterways more than 250 companies in general aviation with 9 million produced cars per year with 700 companies in the automotive supplier industry

19 Mobility Leading companies and institutions: The main exports by Niedersachsen s mobility sector (in billion) 1,5 Agricultural machinery 2,6 Trucks, special purpose vehicles 3,3 Electricity production and distribution equipment 6,9 Chassis, bodyworks, engines Cars, caravans 18,5 Source: NORD/LB

20 Energy Time for a spin

21 Energy Energy: Germany s energy state no. 1 7,200 megawatt installed power onshore 6,000 windmills planned offshore 19% of all biomass plants are located in Niedersachsen 25% of all German wind turbines spin in Niedersachsen

22 Energy Leading companies and institutions: Energy production milestones in Niedersachsen 1858 World s first successful oil well drilled in Wietze near Celle Oldenburg is the first German city to have its own gas supply. The first wind turbine is developed by Enercon in Aurich. Alpha Ventus, Germany s first offshore wind park, starts supplying electricity to the grid. Opening of Bard Offshore I and Riffgate

23 Food and agriculture Agricultural technology feeding the world

24 Food and agriculture Agriculture and food: Germany s food sector no. 1 exported food industry goods worth: 7,943 million 24.2 billion turnover by the food and feed industry 330,000 employees work in agriculture

25 Food and agriculture Leading companies and institutions: Niedersachen s exports of food industry products (in million ) 7,943 5,394 2,733 3,810 2, Source: LSKN

26 Health Serving the people

27 Health Health: In auditory research we are Germany s no. 1 with 260 companies life sciences companies and more than companies life sciences companies and more than 18 universities and 80 research institutes in biotechnology 80% of all hearing aids sold in the world use technology from Niedersachsen 385,000 people work in the health sector

28 Health Leading companies and institutions: Germany is the second most important exporter of medical products. A large proportion comes from Niedersachsen. USA 30,9 % Germany 14,6 % Japan 5,5 % Other 49 % Source: BMWi

29 Coast and sea Built by the water

30 Coast and sea Coast and sea: with 146 shipping companies Germany s no km of coastline and 39 sea and inland ports 146 shipping companies 46 million t of goods are handled annually in Niedersachsen 1,335 vessels in Niedersachsen s merchant fleet

31 Coast and sea Leading companies and institutions: The main goods handled in Niedersachsen s sea ports 1. JadeWeserPort Wilhelmshaven containers 2. Brake grain, animal feed, steel products 3. Cuxhaven building materials, motor vehicles 4. Emden motor vehicles, wind turbine components 5. Leer grain, foodstuffs, building materials 6. Nordenham coal, timber, steel products 7. Oldenburg grain, animal feed, building materials 8. Papenburg ship parts, peat, building materials 9. Stade bauxite, aluminium oxide, liquid chemicals 10. Wilhelmshaven crude oil, coal, building materials Source: Seaports of Niedersachsen

32 Perspectives Producing tomorrow s CEOs

33 Universities: Brunswick Technical University Georg-August University in Göttingen Clausthal Technical University Hanover Leibniz University Hanover Medical School (MHH) Hanover Veterinary School Hildesheim University Lüneburg Leuphana University Carl von Ossietzky University, Oldenburg University of Osnabrück University of Vechta Niedersachsen Technical School Further: approx. 20 other colleges six Max Planck Institutes three Fraunhofer Institutes German Aerospace Center Helmholtz Center for Infection Research GISMA Business School

34 Innovationszentrum Niedersachsen Strategie und Ansiedlung GmbH (IZ) Partner for perspectives

35 Partner for perspectives Our Services Knowledge as a success factor our information service Market data, tailored to your plans Information on fiscal and legal framework conditions Advice on the prospects of obtaining assistance and setting up a company Location as a success factor location scouting Industry-specific location search carried out by experts Compiling a list of potential commercial spaces and properties Establishing and mediating specific contacts

36 Partner for perspectives Our Services Networking as a success factor investment realisation Coordinating applications and other administrative matters Brokering contact with banks, suppliers, organisations and associations Establishing connections with universities and research facilities Continuity as a success factor ongoing support Invitations to relevant and industry-specific events Involvement in existing and developing networks Continual sharing of information and constructive support in setting the economic course

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