Leichtbau-Allianz Verwaltungs

What Leichtbau-Allianz Verwaltungs does

Leichtbau-Allianz Verwaltungs GbR, operating under the brand Leichtbau-Allianz Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg (also known as Leichtbau BW), is a consortium of three major lightweight construction associations in Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg \u2014 Allianz Faserbasierte Werkstoffe Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg (AFBW), Cluster CU BW des Composites United e.V., and Leichtbauzentrum Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg (LBZ-BW). Established in January 2024 as a German civil law partnership (GbR) headquartered in Stuttgart, it succeeded the dissolved state agency Landesagentur Leichtbau BW and operates the Gesch\u00e4ftsstelle Leichtbau f\u00fcr Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg on behalf of the state government under a mandate running through end of 2027. The organization serves as the centralized point of contact for cross-industry and cross-material lightweight construction in the state, networking industry and research stakeholders across automotive, aerospace, construction, medical technology, machinery, and sports sectors.

Its core offerings combine digital platforms, information services, and event-based engagement. The Technologieradar is a digital platform developed with Fraunhofer IPA that catalogs lightweight construction projects searchable by technology clusters, application industries, and Technology Readiness Level. The F\u00f6rdertabelle consolidates state, federal, and EU funding programs with submission deadlines and funding rates. Matchmaking services connect companies with project partners, suppliers, and research institutions. The alliance runs a portfolio of events including the annual Technologietag Leichtbau (85 participants in 2024, 100+ in 2025), the LBZ digital webinar series, CU Innovation Days, the podcast 'Technik aufs Ohr', the biennial Jahrbuch der Leichtbau-Inspirationen, and a joint Lightweight Construction Pavilion at HANNOVER MESSE. International business development missions are organized in partnership with German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK) in Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Poland, Ukraine, and Italy.

The business model is publicly funded consortium operations rather than commercial revenue generation. The alliance is funded by the Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labor and Tourism Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg and the Ministry for Science, Research and Arts Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg. Core digital services (Technologieradar, F\u00f6rdertabelle, matchmaking) are provided at no charge; select paid event formats exist (e.g., CU Innovation Day at \u20ac95.00), but these are not material revenue drivers. The organization employs 1-10 people and operates without a parent company, subsidiaries, or external funding rounds. The fixed-term state mandate through 2027 is the defining structural feature of its revenue model.

Name

Leichtbau-Allianz Verwaltungs

Legal name

Leichtbau-Allianz Verwaltungs GbR

Website

https://leichtbau-bw.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Leichtbau-Allianz Verwaltungs is a state-funded consortium of three lightweight construction associations (AFBW, CU BW, LBZ-BW) that operates the Gesch\u00e4ftsstelle Leichtbau f\u00fcr Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg, providing networking, funding guidance, technology visibility, and event services to industry and research stakeholders across automotive, aerospace, construction, and other sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association & Networking Services (Lightweight Construction)

NAICS

Specialty Trade Contractors (238)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pavilion & Country/Group Exhibit Build-Outs (THAHAHAD)

Keywords

• Lightweight construction consortium
• Industry networking platform
• Composite materials association
• Technology transfer services
• Funding program advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. State Funding and Consortium Operations: The Leichtbau-Allianz Baden-Württemberg operates as a consortium of three associations (AFBW, CU BW, LBZ-BW) managing the 'Geschäftsstelle Leichtbau für Baden-Württemberg' on behalf of the state of Baden-Württemberg. Funded by the Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labor and Tourism Baden-Württemberg and the Ministry for Science, Research and Arts Baden-Württemberg.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Leichtbau-Allianz Baden-Württemberg is a consortium of three lightweight construction associations that operates the state-funded 'Geschäftsstelle Leichtbau für Baden-Württemberg' as a central point of contact for the lightweight construction ecosystem. It delivers cross-industry and cross-material networking between industry and research, provides digital platforms (Technologieradar, Fördertabelle) for technology and funding visibility, and organizes events, webinars, and international market entry programs.

Product overview

Leichtbau-Allianz Baden-Württemberg is a consortium of three major lightweight construction associations (AFBW, CU BW, and LBZ-BW) operating since January 2024 as a central point of contact for lightweight construction in Baden-Württemberg. The organization offers a portfolio of digital platforms and services including the Technologieradar for exploring lightweight construction projects and trends, the Fördertabelle for funding program information, and various networking/matching services. Key offerings include the biennial Jahrbuch der Leichtbau-Inspirationen publication, participation in trade fairs like the Lightweight Construction Pavilion at HANNOVER MESSE, and coordination of market entry programs. The alliance is funded by the Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism Baden-Württemberg and the Ministry for Science, Research and Art Baden-Württemberg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technologieradar (Technology Radar) Digital platform that captures and provides access to ongoing and completed lightweight construction projects, enabling users to search by technology clusters, application industries, and project focus areas, with results sortable by Technology Readiness Level (TRL). Targeted at companies, research institutions, and SMEs in the lightweight construction ecosystem.
• Fördertabelle (Funding Program Table) Consolidated overview of current funding programs at state, federal, and EU level related to lightweight construction, providing key information including funding level, submission deadlines, funding rates, and project volumes. Targeted at companies and research institutions seeking public funding for lightweight construction projects.
• Matchmaking Service Networking service that connects companies with project partners, suppliers, or service providers through the Leichtbau-Allianz and its partner networks, helping companies find suitable collaborators for lightweight construction projects. Targeted at companies and research institutions.
• Technologietag Leichtbau (Annual Conference) Annual flagship conference of the Leichtbau-Allianz featuring expert presentations, exhibition, doctorand slam, startup slam, and networking for industry and research experts in lightweight construction.
• Lightweight Construction Pavilion at HANNOVER MESSE Joint exhibition pavilion at HANNOVER MESSE (Hall 3) providing a platform for companies to present lightweight construction innovations to an international audience, network with industry leaders, and learn about the latest trends.
• International Business Development Missions (AHK partnerships) International market entry programs organized in partnership with German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK) to Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Poland, Ukraine, and Italy, supporting German SMEs in lightweight construction with market exploration and partner search.
• Jahrbuch der Leichtbau-Inspirationen (Yearbook) Biennial yearbook documenting current developments in lightweight construction, featuring project presentations, interviews, market analyses, and a comprehensive partner directory, serving as a practical reference work.
• Chemie4KMU Transfer Project Applied research transfer project in collaboration with Fraunhofer ICT delivering practical, quickly deployable results for SMEs in chemistry-related topics including plastic processing, electrochemical systems, circular economy, and process efficiency.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 85 participants and 25 expert presentations at Technologietag Leichtbau 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Allianz Faserbasierte Werkstoffe Baden-Württemberg (AFBW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024One of three founding member associations of the Leichtbau-Allianz consortium. AFBW represents fiber-based materials expertise in Baden-Württemberg and contributes to the joint operations of the 'Geschäftsstelle Leichtbau für Baden-Württemberg'.
• Cluster CU BW des Composites United e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024One of three founding member associations forming the consortium. CU BW represents the Composites United cluster in Baden-Württemberg, contributing composite materials expertise.
• Leichtbauzentrum Baden-Württemberg (LBZ-BW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024One of three founding member associations of the Leichtbau-Allianz consortium. LBZ-BW provides lightweight construction center expertise and hosts events like LBZ digital webinars.
• Fraunhofer-Institut für Produktionstechnik und Automatisierung IPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost partner for Technologietag Leichtbau 2024. Fraunhofer IPA developed and operates the Technologieradar digital platform for the Leichtbau-Allianz.
• Fraunhofer-Institut für Chemische Technologie ICTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost partner for Technologietag Leichtbau 2025 at Fraunhofer ICT in Pfinztal. ICT is also partner for the Chemie4KMU transfer project supporting SMEs in applied research.
• Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Tourismus Baden-Württemberg (Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labor and Tourism Baden-Württemberg)coreOthersOne of two state ministries providing funding for the Leichtbau-Allianz operations and the 'Geschäftsstelle Leichtbau für Baden-Württemberg'.
• Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg (Ministry for Science, Research and Arts Baden-Württemberg)coreOthersOne of two state ministries providing funding for the Leichtbau-Allianz operations and supporting lightweight construction research and innovation.
• Deutsch-Schwedische Handelskammer (AHK Schweden / German-Swedish Chamber of Commerce)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners on the 'Leichtbau für die Mobilität der Zukunft' (Lightweight Construction for Mobility of the Future) joint project, providing market entry support for German companies to Sweden.
• Deutsch-Italienische Handelskammer (AHK Italien / German-Italian Chamber of Commerce)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners on business development missions to Italy for German companies in construction, renovation andSanierung sectors with focus on lightweight construction.
• Deutsch-Schweizerische Handelskammer (AHK Schweiz / German-Swiss Chamber of Commerce)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners on market entry support for German SMEs in lightweight construction to Switzerland, with focus on innovative materials and technical textiles.
• Deutsch-Polnische Industrie- und Handelskammer (AHK Polen / German-Polish Chamber of Industry and Commerce)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners on market exploration trip to Poland for German SMEs in lightweight materials sector under the BMWE Market Entry Program for SMEs.
• AHK Norwegen (German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners on study trip to Bodø and Andøya for German companies to learn about Norwegian aerospace industry, including visits to Andøya Spaceport.
• Prof. Markus MilwichcoreOthersDeputy Head of Competence Center Polymers & Fiber Composites at DITF – German Institutes for Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf. Selected as lightweight construction representative (Leichtbaurepräsentant) to externally represent the Geschäftsstelle Leichtbau.
• Geschäftsstelle der Initiative Leichtbau des BMWK (Initiative Leichtbau)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal initiative coordinating the Lightweight Construction Pavilion at HANNOVER MESSE and managing the joint project programs for international market entry.
• Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (Fraunhofer Society)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading applied research organization with 76 institutes providing expertise for the Leichtbau 2.0 position paper and collaboration on technology transfer and innovation projects.
• Strategiebeirat der Initiative Leichtbau (Strategy Advisory Board of Initiative Leichtbau)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategy advisory board that published position paper calling for continuation of technology transfer program for lightweight construction (TTP-LB).

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• AGIT (Aachener Gesellschaft für Innovation und Technologietransfer): North Rhine-Westphalia-based innovation and technology transfer organization providing cluster management and SME support services. Regional peer because it operates an equivalent publicly-funded regional innovation/cluster model in a different German state, with similar networking, funding advice, and internationalization programs.
• EIT Manufacturing: EU-funded knowledge and innovation community focused on European manufacturing, with parallel cluster management, funding access, and SME support programs. Regional peer as a comparable publicly-funded industry network, operating pan-European rather than within a single German state.

Others

• Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft: Germany's leading applied research organization, strategic partner and host of Leichtbau-Allianz events and developer of the Technologieradar platform. Comparable as an enabling ecosystem participant providing research, matchmaking (Fraunhofer Match), and technology transfer that anchors the consortium's innovation pipeline.

Direct peers

• Bayern Innovativ GmbH: State-funded Bavarian innovation and technology transfer organization operating cluster management across multiple industries. Direct peer as a comparable state-level cluster management model offering networking, funding advice, and international programs to regional SMEs and research institutions.
• Composites United e.V. Parent association of consortium founding member CU BW and a leading Germany-wide network for fiber-reinforced composites. Directly comparable as a cluster/industry association operating in the same lightweight composites space, with overlapping membership and parallel event formats.
• Forum Leichtbau (Berlin): Federal-level lightweight construction event and stakeholder platform organized under the BMWK Initiative Leichtbau. Direct peer as a parallel lightweight construction event and policy coordination platform, with whom the Leichtbau-Allianz co-hosts the HANNOVER MESSE Lightweight Construction Pavilion.
• Allianz Faserbasierte Werkstoffe Baden-Württemberg (AFBW): One of the three founding associations of the Leichtbau-Allianz and a state-level network for fiber-based materials. Direct peer because it shares headquarters premises in Stuttgart, co-governs the consortium, and serves overlapping Baden-Württemberg membership in fiber-based lightweight construction.
• Carbon Composites e.V. Germany-wide industry association for carbon fiber-reinforced composites with comparable networking, event, and technology transfer activities. Direct peer because it operates in the same lightweight composites segment with parallel member services and federal-level industry advocacy.
• Leichtbauzentrum Baden-Württemberg (LBZ-BW): One of the three founding associations and the state's lightweight construction competence center, operating the LBZ digital webinar series and Chemie4KMU transfer project. Direct peer as a co-governing association with shared members and event programming.

Broad incumbents

• VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau): Germany's leading mechanical and plant engineering industry federation with broad membership overlap into lightweight construction applications. Broad incumbent because it serves the same machinery and plant engineering segment as a wider portfolio, rather than specializing in lightweight construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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