Our Services

The HWF Hamburg Business Development Corporation is a private-enterprise consultancy company that specifically supports growing companies in their plans to expand, restructure or invest in Hamburg. HWF also is a driving force in the development of future-oriented industries: logistics, aviation, MITT (Media, IT & Telecommunication) and renewable energy.

HWF is the central point of contact, offering consultancy and services for all industries, and in particular, for small and medium-sized businesses. HWF’s consultancy service is provided in strict confidentiality and free of charge. The range of services offered is extensive, particularly in the real estate sector. International companies can look forward to working with a team of seasoned project managers with extensive practical experience – people who speak the language of business.

HWF: Our Main Tasks 

• Bringing in international companies
• Supporting local business
• Cluster management
• Marketing the location

Public Administration Pilot

Promoting entrepreneurship and economic activity is a key objective for Hamburg. That is why HWF provides its services free of charge – a particular benefit for small and medium-sized enterprises. Specifically, these businesses will find an advocate in HWF’s Service for SME when dealing with government agencies and the public administration.For its clients, HWF is a guide and intermediary to represent their interests vis-a-vis the public administration, institutions and, in individual instances, political bodies – providing information on all regulatory issues and helping to speed up administrative proceedings.

HWF assists its clients in searching for and/or developing real estate, commercial space and other properties, under both public and private ownership. For real estate developers and investors, HWF is the go-to partner for gaining approval for and accelerating the implementation of large-scale projects. At selected domestic and international trade shows HWF organizes joint appearances with Hamburg-based companies.

Locating in Hamburg:

The following, additional service is provided for companies seeking a base for their business in Germany:

• Extensive locational information
• Identifying suitable office and commercial space using HWF's Commercial Real Estate Service.
• Help to set up business in Hamburg
• Support in procuring residence and work permits

Shareholders

HWF’s shareholders are the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg (the State of Hamburg), Hamburg Marketing GmbH, the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, the Hamburg Chamber of Skilled Trades, Hamburger Sparkasse AG and a consortium of leading commercial banks.