Kassel economic region
Kassel is a dynamic business location with strong industries, innovative companies and excellent networks,. Reliable Economic data, targeted support programs and diverse cooperation opportunities create ideal conditions for growth. Discover the diversity of regional companies and use Kassel as an attractive business and event location with future potential.
Current economic data
What makes the economy in the center of Germany tick? Our current key figures provide you with answers. On this page you will find compact, regularly updated data on employment, sector structure, purchasing power and added value in the city and district of Kassel. Comparative values at a national level also support investment decisions, location assessments and funding applications.
Discover why Kassel is one of the fastest-growing regions counts - transparent, comprehensible and data-based.
Regional companies and sectors
Over 30,000 companies shape Kassel as a business location - from global corporations such as Volkswagen and SMA Solar to medium-sized hidden champions. This page portrays the leading industry clusters mobility, mechanical engineering, environmental and energy technology and defense, presents key employers by employee size and explains how research, knowledge transfer and start-ups drive innovation in the region.
Kassel's diverse corporate landscape,strong networks and future potential offer the best conditions for growth, innovation and cooperation.
Event location Kassel
Positioned in the middle of Germany, Kassel is a conference and event hub.The Kongress Palais offers 8,500 m² of space and can accommodate up to 2,950 guests, while Messe Kassel is the central trade fair venue in Europe with hall capacities for up to 5,000 people. Excellent ICE-, highway and airport connections make the journey easier.
In addition to that, the number of beds is growing.A Holiday Inn Express with 130 rooms and 44 apartments will be built by 2027, while the former Intercity Hotel is currently being converted into a modern B&B hotel with 148 beds - the perfect backup for increasing numbers of participants.
Our strong networks
Strong networks are a key success factor for the economic development of the Kassel region.
Whether cluster initiatives, industry associations or innovation platforms - here, companies, research facilities and institutions work closely together to share knowledge, develop projects and exploit synergies.
We give you an overview of our networks in the Kassel region, their main topics and opportunities for participation. How cooperation creates new impetus for growth, securing skilled labor and technological progress.
Support programs for companies
The Kassel region, Hesse and the federal government offer established companies as well as founders a broad spectrum of support programs - from investment grants and innovation financing to qualification measures.
Whether it's digitalization, environmental technology or securing skilled workers: On our main topics page, you will find a structured overview of current programs from the EU, the federal government, the state of Hesse and regional partners. This will give you a quick overview of the support options available for your project.
Get in touch with us!
Do you have further questions about the website article, or would you like to benefit from our excellent network? We look forward to exchanging ideas with you and would be happy to serve as your competent first point of contact.
Phone: +49 561 70733-50
E-Mail: info@wfg-kassel.de