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We Support the Economy

We inspire and empower dedicated individuals. We support founders, entrepreneurs, and up-and-coming talent as they tackle their challenges. Our mission is to secure and further develop Erlangen as a business hub. This ensures that entrepreneurial activity remains both possible and attractive. Connect with us on LinkedIn and stay up to date on the latest news about Erlangen as a business hub.

For a city center that is both charming and livable

Grants for Businesses

Commercial Space & Real Estate

Are you interested in renting commercial space?

We can help you find the right property.

Are you looking for a commercial property in our city?

We’d be happy to assist you and provide information not only on city-owned properties but also on real estate listings from private sellers.

Please contact us.

Phone: +49 (0)9131 / 86 2980

Email: wifoe@stadt.erlangen.de

Do you have vacant commercial space (retail space, restaurant, office, etc.) or know of an available location?

Do you have vacant spaces (retail space, restaurant, office, etc.) or have you discovered a vacant property? Then why not use our vacancy reporting tool? Report vacant spaces to us quickly and easily using our form. Together with the property owners, we’ll work to quickly find new uses for the available spaces.

Report them via the Vacancy Reporting Tool

Information for Entrepreneurs

We offer entrepreneurs who wish to start a business in Erlangen—or who have already done so—guidance on the general steps involved in starting a business. Please feel free to email us your questions and details about your (planned) startup at wifoe@stadt.erlangen.de. We’ll get back to you promptly with relevant information and contact details.

If you’d like to present your startup idea to us in person, please contact us in advance (phone: 09131 86 2980 / wifoe@stadt.erlangen.de). This will allow us to prepare for the meeting and provide you with the best possible advice.

You’re also welcome to take advantage of the free startup assessment offered by AktivSenioren. Information about the consultation and current dates can be found:

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Foundation, found, independent, Subsidy, Consulting, Financial assistance, Register a business

Fit to start up successfully? Free start-up check

Consultation hour for business founders on company succession

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Financing, Founding, Funding, financial assistance, Loan, Grant

Start-ups: Overview of Advisory and Funding Opportunities

Service, Funding offers Foundation, Funding database, Startup in Bavaria - Gründerportal Bayern, Guide to self-employment

Business start-ups; advice and support

You can find out about advice and funding opportunities for business founders via the "Gründerland Bayern" portal and, for example, from the district administrative authorities.

Leistung mit Onlineverfahren
Service, Online service, Attachment of name and company, Business registration, Vending machine installation, open your own store, Open your own store, open your own business, open your own store, Open a retail store, open a retail store, Found a company, Company foundation, Doing business, Business opening, Business deregistration online, Business registration online, Trade advertisement, Show business online, Business advertisement online, Commercial enterprise, Business deregistration, Open snack bar, register snack bar, Register a business online, online business advertisement, Open an online store, open an online store, Open an online store, open an online store, Travel trade, Become self-employed, start your own business, business application, Business notification, business registration, registration, business re-registration, business deregistration, business requiring a permit, business requiring supervision, itinerant trade, real estate agent, application by EU citizens, application by non-EU citizens, restaurant permit, auction, duplicate

Business notification; business registration

If you want to start a permanent business, you must notify us. You must also report the start of operation of a branch office or dependent branch as well as the relocation of the business.

Kussmaul research campus

Future Made in Erlangen

Erlangen has once again maintained its top position in the renowned Prognos Future Atlas. In the nationwide ranking, which examines the future viability of cities and regions, Erlangen is the best rated city. Only the district of Munich is ahead of the Huguenot city.

Business Incubators

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found, Foundation, Innovation, Technology, StratUp

Innovation and Start-up Center (IGZ)

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found, Business incubator, Innovation, Technology, Network

Medical Valley Center (MVC)

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Contact

Economic development and work

Anschrift

Werner-von-Siemens-Straße 61
91052 Erlangen

Öffnungszeiten

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Montag: 8:30 - 12:00 Uhr und 14:00 - 15:00 Uhr
Dienstag: 8:30 - 12:00 Uhr
Donnerstag: 08:30 - 12:00 Uhr
Freitag: 08:30 - 12:00 Uhr
wifoe@stadt.erlangen.de09131 86 - 2980