Close connections and expert know-how
The location Jena comes with ideal conditions: very good traffic connections, competent partners und suppliers in business and science and flexible and individual support for establishing a business. Companies find well-educated and outstandingly trained skilled professionals: The 26.000 students of the Friedrich Schiller University and the Jena University of Applied Sciences as well as the 8.000 school students of the city are tomorrow’s employees and apprentices.
Excellent preconditions for settlements
There are different commercial premises available for both development purposes and as well as commercial real estate ready for occupancy in the municipal area of Jena. No matter whether you want to lay the foundation stone of a new project yourself or whether you are, for instance, looking for a complete laboratory ready for occupation – you are sure to find something in Jena. This is particularly true since Jena cooperates with many surrounding communities that belong to the Technology Region of Jena and even increase the offer of commercial premises and buildings further.
See all commercial areas of the city in the Map of Commercial Zones.
Best Conditions for Funding and Subsidies
In addition, investing in Jena is subsidised! Until 2013, especially small companies may receive up to 50 per cent investment supplement and funding from the Development Bank of Thuringia. Eligible for subsidies are acquisition and production costs for economic goods of the tangible fixed assets (e.g. edifices, machinery and equipment).
JenaWirtschaft, the Business Development Corporation of the city, provides both individual and qualified information on the advantages and characteristics of the city’s various commercial areas and as well consultation regarding subsidies and funding.
