NRW.Global Business GmbH
About us
Ready. Steady. Grow. Discover new possibilities for your business
Individual and tailor-made - whether it is investment projects in North Rhine-Westphalia/Germany, the development of growth markets or networking with international business partners:
NRW Global Business, the trade and investment agency of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, offers you tailor-made services for your business – in North Rhine-Westphalia and worldwide.
You want to invest in Germany's No. 1 investment location? Then we are your partner to support you in your investment projects and settlement in North Rhine-Westphalia. We will accompany your project confidentially – from initial contact to successful completion and beyond.
Or do you want to open up new markets or network with international business partners? With our foreign trade fair program and delegation trips, we support small and medium-sized companies from North Rhine-Westphalia on their path to international growth markets.

North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) is not only the most populous of the 16 German federal states, but also the economic heart and an international hub in the center of Europe - in short, "Europe's heartbeat". It owes this status to its central location on the European continent, the high population density and exceptional economic performance.
Address
Voelklinger Str. 4
40219 Duesseldorf
Germany
E-mail: nrw@nrwglobalbusiness.com
Phone: +49 211 130000
Internet: www.nrwglobalbusiness.com
Contact person:
Anna Lena Grytz
General Manager International Trade Fairs
E-mail: grytz@nrwglobalbusiness.com
Phone: +49 211 13000-117
Products & Services
Explore Germany's biotech-hotspot North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW):
A global motor of growth
Ranked 20th in the world in terms of gross domestic product and accounting for 25 % of all foreign direct investment in Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia is one of the most important economic centres in the world.
Leading location for research
With the highest concentration of academic institutions and the largest research centre in the country, North Rhine-Westphalia is at the forefront of the German research scene.
Pioneering in biotechnology
Biotech companies in NRW generate 27 % of the industry’s turnover in Germany and function as incubators in the industry.
Excellence in education
Two Universities of Excellence and six of the largest universities in Germany make NRW an important location for education.
Cultural and academic diversity
The cultural and academic diversity in NRW creates a dynamic environment for innovation and international cooperation.
How does NRW.Global Business support international companies that want to invest in NRW?🌍
A animated video about our range of services will show you. In just a few minutes, you can find out how we can support you with your settlement or expansion project Grow with us and become part of the economic heart of Europe! 🚀
NRW – an innovation center for biotech in Europe 🧬
Whether it is medicines, food or sustainable new products to make the economy less dependent on fossil fuels – in North Rhine-Westphalia, more than 500 life science companies, including 112 with a proven biotechnology focus, work every day to make everyday life safer and healthier.
Discover NRW in an interactive 3D world🌐
With the 3D special from NRW Global Business, users can now experience the strengths of NRW as an investment location in a fun way. They can explore an interactive 3D world and learn lots of interesting facts about the economy, research, culture and infrastructure in North Rhine-Westphalia.
NRW supports international tech startups 🚀
NRW is a leading European region for startup businesses. The Startup Welcome Package, offered by the state of NRW, provides international tech startups with support for expansion into the German market. For details on the services included in the funding and the application process for startups, please visit the NRW.Global Business website: