1. Jena grows and grows and grows ...
Investing in Jena secures good prospects: The city doesn't fit in any cliché. Since 1991, the turnover of companies of the manufacturing industry has increased sixfold and the number of enterprises has almost doubled.
2. Jena stands for high-tech.
Optical technologies, medical engineering, analytics & bioanalytics, software & E-commerce, pharmaceutics & biotechnology, photovoltaics and precision engineering – these are the industries that are on the course of growth in Jena. The local companies generate 50 percent of their turnovers abroad.
Everyone wants to stay. 97 percent of the companies of the manufacturing industry recommend Jena as business location.
3. Jena stands for squared high-tech.
The people of Jena like to cooperate.
The city is home to numerous great industry networks. Additionally, there are two renowned universities and various research institutions of - for example - the Fraunhofer and Max Planck societies. They successfully work together with business partners in different projects.
4. Jena likes to gobbledygook ...
and is proud of that, too. Due to the many local companies and research institutions needing highly specialized personnel, the city draws experts and professionals like a magnet. According to a study of the economic institute PROGNOS, Jena takes 2nd place after Munich regarding career chances for university graduates. The number of inhabitants is growing; the housing vacancy rate leans towards zero.
The campaign "Jena. Location for the Advanced" informs about chances for companies and personnel in Jena.
5. Jena offers all-round service.
Companies find a competent local partner with the Jena Business Development Corporation.
We offer information at no cost about important city key figures, available commercial zones and funding opportunities. Also, we give advice on contact people, and you can get in touch with local players at many different events.
Last not least, Jena has the lowest local rates for companies in central Germany.
