What bremen digitalmedia does

bremen digitalmedia e.V. is a registered industry association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1997 and headquartered in Bremen, Germany (Böttcherstraße 1, 28195 Bremen). It operates as a non-profit member network representing the digital economy of the State of Bremen, serving approximately 130 member companies spanning IT consulting, software development, digital marketing, media production, e-commerce, public regulatory bodies, research institutes, and educational institutions. The association's core function is convening and representation: it provides networking platforms, advocacy, public relations, regional industry studies, and projects targeting workforce, diversity, location attractiveness, and sustainability in the Bremen IT sector — which is the state's third-largest economic cluster after Maritime and Automotive, employing ~10,500 people at 3.7% of total employment (above the 3.4% national average) per the 2020 IT-Standortstudie.

The organization does not develop or sell technology products. Its portfolio consists of programmatic offerings: TandemPower (school-company career orientation), Avanja (women in IT), F.IT (2021-2023 pilot for women entering IT), DSI (Dual Study Computer Science) and DMI (Dual Master Computer Science) programs with Universität Bremen and Europaschule Schulzentrum SII Utbremen, the 2020 IT-Standortstudie research study, Code & Klima Bremen (sustainability working group launched September 2024), a job portal, and a dual newsletter service. Underlying infrastructure is lightweight: a small 1-10 person office led by Managing Director Eva Koball (since 2017), a board chaired by Björn Portillo (1. Vorsitzender), and governance bodies for working groups (Nachwuchs & Fachkräfte, Frauen & Vielfalt, Standort & Vernetzung, Nachhaltigkeit & Ethik).

The business model is subscription-recurring membership fees augmented by project funding from Bremen government (Senatorin für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Europa; Senatorin für Wissenschaft). Distribution is regional, with members enrolling via an online form and engaging through events, working groups, partner-company projects, and direct member services. Strategic partnerships include core alliances with the Senatorin für Wirtschaft, Universität Bremen, Handelskammer Bremen, MINTforum Bremen, nordmedia, and AI/ecosystem partners DFKI, Fraunhofer MEVIS, and BREMEN.AI.

Name

bremen digitalmedia

Legal name

bremen digitalmedia e. V.

Website

https://bremen-digitalmedia.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

bremen digitalmedia e.V. is a 1997-founded registered industry association in Bremen, Germany, serving ~130 member companies in IT, software, media, and digital services. It convenes the regional digital economy via membership fees, networking events, talent and diversity programs, and policy advocacy.

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Product category

Industry Association Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Access & EdTech for Equity (Low-cost Learning, Skills Platforms) (BPAGALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Procurement, Vendor & Contract Administration (EDADAKAO)

Keywords

• Industry association services
• Digital economy networking
• IT workforce development
• Dual study computer science
• Women in technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The association generates revenue through annual membership fees from IT and digital media companies in Bremen. Members include companies of various sizes from the IT sector, media companies, educational institutions, and related organizations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

bremen digitalmedia e.V. operates as a member-based industry association that connects approximately 130 IT, software, digital media, and e-commerce companies in Bremen through networking events, advocacy, workforce development programs (including dual-study computer science tracks), women-in-IT initiatives, and sector research. Revenue is generated primarily through annual membership fees, with supplementary project funding from the Bremen Senator for Economics and partners.

Product overview

bremen digitalmedia is a network association for Bremen's digital economy that has operated since 1997. Rather than a single software product, it offers a portfolio of programs and services centered around networking, workforce development, and strengthening the IT location of Bremen. Core offerings include the network membership itself, along with specialized programs: TandemPower (career orientation), Avanja and F.IT (women in IT initiatives), DSI and DMI (dual study programs in computer science), the IT-Standortstudie (research study), Code & Klima Bremen (sustainability initiative), plus a job portal and newsletter service. The organization functions as a membership-based association rather than a commercial product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TandemPower: Career orientation program pairing ten schools with ten companies in Bremen.
• Avanja
• F.IT
• DSI (Duales Studium Informatik)
• DMI (Dualer Master Informatik)
• Code & Klima Bremen
• Nachwuchs & Fachkräfte
• Frauen & Vielfalt
• Standort & Vernetzung
• Nachhaltigkeit & Ethik
• BREMEN.AI

Products and services

• bremen digitalmedia Network Membership Annual membership tier for IT, software, digital media, and related companies in Bremen, granting access to peer networking, public relations, advocacy representation, working groups, and events.
• TandemPower Career orientation program that pairs Bremen schools with IT companies in tandems, giving students hands-on exposure to digital professions and contemporary, stereotype-free career images.
• Avanja Interactive platform and program helping IT-interested women connect with Bremen IT companies, covering recruitment, retention, and leadership topics; includes the Recruiting Challenge initiative.
• F.IT (Frauen in IT) Pilot program (2021-2023) that connects IT-interested women, including the long-term unemployed, migrants, and career changers, with suitable Bremen IT companies for entry into the IT industry.
• DSI (Duales Studium Informatik) Dual study computer science program offered jointly with the University of Bremen, combining academic study with professional practice; offers a vocational-integrated track (Bachelor plus IHK certificate in 4 years) and a practice-integrated Bachelor track.
• DMI (Dualer Master Informatik) Dual Master program in Computer Science qualifying students for leadership or management positions over 2.5 years, combining University of Bremen study with practical work at a partner company and Future Skills offerings.
• IT-Standortstudie (IT Location Study) Comprehensive research study of Bremen's IT sector providing employment figures, AI adoption rates, and workforce statistics; the first systematic sector survey for the State of Bremen.
• Code & Klima Bremen Working group focused on ecological sustainability in the digital economy, developing approaches for green IT, sustainable software development, CO2 reduction in websites, and sustainable procurement.
• Job Portal / Career in IT Online job board listing IT positions across multiple employment types and locations in the Bremen region, connecting member companies with job seekers.
• Newsletter Service Subscription-based weekly events newsletter and bimonthly topic newsletter keeping members and subscribers informed about the Bremen IT and digital media scene.

Quantifiable outcome

• IT sector grew 24% from ~8,500 to ~10,500 employees (2016-2019)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Senatorin für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und EuropacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe association collaborates with Bremen's Senator for Economics, Labor and Europe on initiatives including the IT location study (IT-Standortstudie) and various workforce development programs. This government partnership is essential for policy advocacy and funding support for digital economy initiatives.
• Institut Arbeit und Wirtschaft (iaw)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe iaw (Institute for Work and Economics) at University of Bremen conducted the comprehensive IT-Standortstudie (IT Location Study) in collaboration with bremen digitalmedia and the Senatorin für Wirtschaft. The study provides valuable data on Bremen's IT sector.
• MINTforum BremenmajorStrategic or Co-development Partnerbremen digitalmedia is a network partner of the MINTforum Bremen, which brings together STEM activities from universities, research institutes, authorities, companies, associations. The forum aims to inspire more young people for MINT careers.
• Handelskammer BremenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Chamber of Commerce for training programs, educational initiatives, and economic development. bremen digitalmedia participates in MINT-Tag and supports Handelskammer's Ausbilder-Eignungsprüfung.
• nordmediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia development agency for Lower Saxony and Bremen. bremen digitalmedia collaborates on the CLOSEUP competition jury and cross-media innovation awards.
• LogistikLotsen für die Metropolregion NordwestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partnership for logistics and digital economy collaboration. Jointly organized sustainability events and future workshops for youth.
• ZGF (Zentrale für GradesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for connecting women with AI expertise for podium discussions and promoting diversity in the digital sector.
• DSI Partner CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompanies including CTS Eventim, Airbus, encoway, Governikus, OHB participate in the Dual Study Computer Science program coordinated by bremen digitalmedia. These companies provide practical training positions for students.
• Universität BremencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for DSI (Dual Study Computer Science) and DMI (Dual Master Computer Science) programs. Provides academic education while bremen digitalmedia coordinates with partner companies.
• Europaschule Schulzentrum SII UtbremenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for the dual study program, offering the vocational training component of DSI (ausbildungsintegriertes Studium) leading to dual degrees.
• Code & Klima Bremen PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking group partners including HEC GmbH, neuland, juS.TECH GmbH, encoway, ProLog Innovation, Transferzentrum KI BREMEN.AI collaborate on sustainability in IT. Members contribute expertise in areas like Green IT, sustainable software development, and AI impact.
• ifok GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategic consulting firm that co-organized the Kickoff Sustainability event and provides expertise on twin transformation (digital and sustainability).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• eco – Verband der Internetwirtschaft e.V. National German Internet industry association covering ISPs, datacenters, and digital service providers. Operates the same membership, policy advocacy, and event model as bremen digitalmedia but at national scale across the broader internet economy.
• Bitkom: Germany's largest digital industry association with 2,000+ member companies. National trade body for the digital economy operating the same member-networking, policy advocacy, and event programming model as bremen digitalmedia but at national scale with Berlin-based policy access.
• BVDW (Bundesverband Digitale Wirtschaft): National German digital economy trade association for digital agencies, publishers, and marketing technology. Operates similar member services and policy advocacy as bremen digitalmedia but at national scale, with a focus on digital marketing and media verticals.

Direct peers

• Hamburg@work: Hamburg's digital economy network association. Directly comparable regional industry network connecting IT companies, startups, and institutions using the same membership and event-driven model as bremen digitalmedia, though focused on Hamburg's larger metropolitan market.
• SIBB e.V. IT industry association for the Berlin-Brandenburg region. Directly comparable regional industry network providing member services, talent development programs, and policy advocacy for IT and digital companies using the same model as bremen digitalmedia.
• CyberForum e.V. Regional IT and digital economy network based in Karlsruhe/Baden-Württemberg. Directly comparable regional industry association running member networking, talent programs, and cluster development for the local IT sector using the same Vereinsmodell as bremen digitalmedia.

Others

• MINT Zukunft schaffen e.V. National German initiative promoting STEM (MINT) education and careers, particularly for women and underrepresented groups. Directly comparable to bremen digitalmedia's Avanja, F.IT, and TandemPower programs in addressing IT talent pipeline and diversity challenges across Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bremendigitalmedia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bremen-digitalmedia
• Xx.com/hbdigitalmedia

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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