Craft International Baden-Wuerttemberg

What Craft International Baden-Wuerttemberg does

Handwerk International Baden-Württemberg is the foreign trade advisory division of Handwerkskammer Region Stuttgart, a public law corporation (Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts) headquartered in Stuttgart. Founded in its current form in 2022, it serves as the central competence center for international business development (Außenwirtschaftsberatung) for craft businesses (Handwerksbetriebe) across all of Baden-Württemberg, operating on behalf of the state's eight Handwerkskammern. Its core service portfolio includes individual foreign trade consulting, customs and employee-dispatch advisory, delegation trips, B2B matchmaking exchanges (Kooperationsbörsen), webinars, and the Go.for.europe apprenticeship mobility program.

The organization builds on three structural pillars: (1) public funding from the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, and the EU Commission DG-Grow; (2) operational membership in the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), a ~500-institution EU-wide consortium, where Handwerk International serves as Konsortialsprecher for the Baden-Württemberg consortium; and (3) partnerships with German Chambers of Commerce abroad (AHK) and the state craft association HANDWERK BW. All services are delivered free of charge to craft SMEs, removing cost barriers for internationalization.

The business model is non-commercial: there is no fee-for-service revenue, no SaaS product, and no proprietary technology. The organization is led by Peter Friedrich (Head since March 2022) and Michael Rössler (Deputy Head), supported by a team of foreign trade advisors (Außenwirtschaftsberater) with geographic specialization (Italy, France, Switzerland, Austria, Brazil, etc.) and project leaders for EEN, Go.for.europe, and communications. Its customer base consists of small and mid-sized craft enterprises such as GROB GmbH Antriebstechnik, JUNG Hebe- und Transporttechnik, IBT Deutschland GmbH, and SEW Eurodrive, with named engagements concentrated in European and South American target markets.

Name

Craft International Baden-Wuerttemberg

Legal name

Handwerk International Baden-Württemberg (Geschäftsbereich der Handwerkskammer Region Stuttgart)

Website

https://handwerk-international.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Handwerk International Baden-Württemberg is a publicly-funded foreign trade advisory division of Handwerkskammer Region Stuttgart that provides free consulting, delegation trips, and B2B matchmaking to craft SMEs in Baden-Württemberg seeking to expand internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Trade Advisory Services

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Export Controls (ITAR/EAR) Classification & Licensing (TLACAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

Keywords

• Foreign trade advisory
• Craft business consulting
• Export advisory services
• Trade delegation services
• International market entry

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding and Subsidy-Based Operations: Handwerk International Baden-Württemberg operates as a publicly-funded organization. The organization's consulting services are provided free of charge to businesses. Funding is secured from: Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labour and Housing Baden-Württemberg (Export Advisory, EU Advisory, Trade Fair Advisory), Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (EU Advisory), and EU Commission DG-Grow (Enterprise Europe Network). The organization does not generate commercial revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Handwerk International Baden-Württemberg is a publicly-funded foreign trade advisory service operating as a business division of Handwerkskammer Region Stuttgart. It provides free advisory services to craft businesses in Baden-Württemberg on international market entry, customs, export regulations, and employee dispatch, and organizes delegation trips, webinars, trade fair participation, and B2B matchmaking events in cooperation with the Enterprise Europe Network.

Product overview

Handwerk International Baden-Württemberg is a consulting and advisory organization (part of the Handwerkskammer Region Stuttgart) that provides foreign trade services exclusively for craft businesses in Baden-Württemberg. The organization operates as a single integrated service offering rather than a platform with separate modules. Its portfolio centers on Außenwirtschaftsberatung (foreign trade consulting), which encompasses individual business consultations, webinars, delegation trips, B2B cooperation exchanges (Kooperationsbörsen), and the Go.for.europe apprenticeship mobility program. Services are delivered in partnership with the Enterprise Europe Network, the Ministry for Economic Affairs Baden-Württemberg, and HANDWERK BW. The organization does not offer a technology product, software platform, or API-based services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Enterprise Europe Network (EEN): A worldwide network founded by the European Union in 2008, consisting of approximately 500 institutions from across Europe and beyond. The network supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with their international market needs.
• Go.for.europe

Products and services

• Foreign Trade Consulting (Außenwirtschaftsberatung)

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

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

• Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Handwerk International is a partner in the Enterprise Europe Network, a Europe-wide network of approximately 500 institutions supporting SMEs with international business development. Founded by the EU Commission in 2008, EEN helps businesses find international partners, navigate EU legislation, and access market intelligence. The partnership enables Handwerk International to connect local craft businesses with partners across Europe and beyond.
• Handwerkskammer Region StuttgartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandwerk International is a business division of Handwerkskammer Region Stuttgart. This public-law corporation (Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts) provides the organizational backbone and legitimacy for the foreign trade advisory services.
• All Eight Handwerkskammern in Baden-WürttembergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandwerk International operates on behalf of all eight Handwerkskammern (Chambers of Crafts) in Baden-Württemberg: Region Stuttgart, Freiburg, Heilbronn-Franken, Karlsruhe, Konstanz, Ludwigsburg, Reutlingen, and Ulm. Regular exchange with foreign trade experts at each chamber ensures statewide coverage.
• HANDWERK BWmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe state association of Baden-Württemberg's crafts sector collaborates with Handwerk International on joint initiatives such as delegation trips, including the 2025 Denmark/Sweden delegation led by HANDWERK BW President Rainer Reichhold.
• Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Tourismus Baden-WürttembergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe state Ministry provides funding for export advisory, EU advisory, and trade fair advisory services. Political leadership from the ministry (e.g., Ministerin Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut) also leads delegation trips, demonstrating strong governmental support.
• Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (BMWK)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Federal Ministry provides funding for EU advisory services. The ministry's GTAI (Germany Trade and Invest) and market exploration programs are referenced as resources for businesses.
• AHK Dänemark (German-Danish Chamber of Commerce)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for the 2025 Denmark/Sweden delegation trip. AHK Dänemark organized a specialized event in Copenhagen in August 2025 following the delegation visit, helping IBT Deutschland GmbH establish market contacts.
• Enterprise Europe Network Baden-WürttembergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium of 10 organizations from craft, business, industry, trade, and research institutions in Baden-Württemberg working together through the EEN network. Handwerk International serves as the consortium speaker (Konsortialsprecher).
• AHK TunesienminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Chamber of Commerce abroad in Tunisia, featured as a speaker in web seminars about North African market opportunities.
• AHK ÄgyptenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Chamber of Commerce abroad in Egypt, featured as a speaker in web seminars about North African market opportunities.
• Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration partner for trade fair events. Handwerk International organizes joint exhibition stands at major trade fairs including AMB (International Exhibition for Metal Working) and coordinates matchmaking events at trade fairs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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