Hessenagentur

What Hessenagentur does

HA Hessen Agentur GmbH is the state-owned economic development agency (Wirtschaftsförderer) of the State of Hesse, Germany, headquartered in Wiesbaden with additional offices in Frankfurt and Kassel. Founded in 2005 and operating as a service company (Dienstleistungsgesellschaft des Landes), it implements projects, campaigns, and funding activities on behalf of Hessian ministries, most notably the Ministry of Economics (HMWVW), the Ministry of Science and Research (HMWK), and the Ministry of Health (HMFG). The agency coordinates innovation and sustainability programs, markets Hesse as a tourism destination, promotes the cultural and creative industries, and administers the LOEWE research excellence program as project trustee. Its wholly-owned subsidiaries are Hessen Trade & Invest GmbH (international business development) and LEA LandesEnergieAgentur Hessen GmbH (energy transition and climate protection).

The organization runs a portfolio of programs including the HessenFonds (a 1 billion EUR economic policy program for digitalization and transformation, implemented jointly with WIBank and RKW Hessen), Innovationsförderung Hessen (innovation funding that has supported over 1,300 projects since 2008), the Geschäftsstelle Kreativwirtschaft Hessen (covering 11 creative sub-markets with ~18,000 companies and 123,000 employees), Städtebauförderung, Mobiles Hessen 2030, and Vitale Orte 2030. It also produces quarterly economic analyses (Hessischer Konjunkturspiegel), industry profiles, and hospital planning data for the state.

Hessen Agentur's revenue mechanics are entirely government-funded: services are provided free of charge to ministries, municipalities, companies, citizens, and research institutions, with funding flowing through the Hessian state budget and individual ministry contracts. Distribution is delivered through direct advisory services, a partner network (WIBank, RKW Hessen, Hessen Trade & Invest, HOLM, deENet e.V.), and digital portals (innovationsfoerderung-hessen.de, kreativwirtschaft-hessen.de, mobileshessen2030.de). Marketing channels include a podcast ('20 Minuten Hessen'), publications, conferences (Hessischer Mobilitätskongress, Kreativwirtschaftstag, Wärmewende Forum), and social media. The technology stack shows no proprietary platforms or AI/ML capabilities; core activity is professional services, project management, and funding administration.

Name

Hessenagentur

Legal name

HA Hessen Agentur GmbH

Website

https://hessen-agentur.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

HA Hessen Agentur GmbH is the state-owned economic development agency of Hesse, Germany, implementing innovation, tourism, and culture programs on behalf of Hessian ministries and serving municipalities, businesses, and research institutions across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiesbaden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and Service Contracts: As a state-owned service company (Dienstleistungsgesellschaft des Landes), Hessen Agentur is funded through contracts with various Hessian ministries including the Ministry of Economics, Ministry of Science, and Ministry of Health. Services are provided free of charge to target groups including ministries, municipalities, companies, citizens, and science institutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HA Hessen Agentur GmbH is the state-owned service company of the State of Hesse that implements projects, campaigns, and funding activities on behalf of Hessian ministries. It coordinates innovation and sustainability projects, markets Hesse as a tourism destination, supports the culture and creative industries, and acts as a project trustee and consultant for municipalities, companies, and research institutions. Services are delivered across divisions including Hessen Tourismus, Innovationsförderung Hessen, Geschäftsstelle Kreativwirtschaft Hessen, and Servicestelle Vitale Orte.

Product overview

Hessenagentur (HA Hessen Agentur GmbH) is the state-owned economic development agency for Hessen, Germany. It operates as a service organization offering advisory, consulting, and project management services rather than a single unified software product. The organization provides a portfolio of services organized around economic development, including marketing and campaign management, network building, funding and consulting, events organization, investor relations, competence centers, analysis and forecasting, strategic planning, and monitoring and evaluation. Key operational divisions include Hessen Tourismus (tourism marketing), the Innovationsförderung Hessen (innovation funding) program managing LOEWE research grants, the Geschäftsstelle Kreativwirtschaft Hessen (creative industries office), the Servicestelle Vitale Orte (vital rural areas service), and healthcare planning services. The organization also manages digital platforms including the Digitale Potenzialflächenkataster Hessen (digital potential land register) and various publications and portals for economic data.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kultur in Hessen: A unified cultural brand launched in 2017 under which approximately 50 state museums, castles, and gardens in Hesse are grouped under a single Dachmarke.
• Innovationsförderung Hessen
• Vitale Orte 2030
• Mobiles Hessen 2030
• Strom bewegt
• Netzwerk Nachhaltige Stadtentwicklung in Hessen
• Netzwerk Smarte Region Hessen
• Feels like Hessen
• 20 Minuten Hessen
• Geschäftsstelle Kreativwirtschaft Hessen
• Hessen Tourismus

Products and services

• Hessen Tourismus Coordinates tourism marketing, brand management, quality management, performance management, data management, and knowledge management for the state of Hesse. Operates as the State Tourism Organisation (LTO), responsible for steering, coordinating, and driving tourism marketing and development.
• Innovationsförderung Hessen (LOEWE Innovation Funding) Administers the LOEWE research funding program, providing advice and project management for innovative R&D projects between businesses and research institutions in Hesse. Funds projects in technology, digitization, energy, mobility, and sustainability.
• Geschäftsstelle Kreativwirtschaft Hessen (Creative Industries Office) Serves as the coordination office for Hesse's culture and creative industries, providing consulting, networking, and promotion services for the sector. Supports approximately 18,000 companies and over 123,000 employees in the Hessian creative economy.
• Servicestelle Vitale Orte 2030 (Vital Rural Areas Service) Provides information and support for rural development, demographic change, and sustainable village development across Hessian municipalities. Part of the Hessian sustainability strategy.
• Digitales Potenzialflächenkataster Hessen (Digital Land Register) Digital platform helping municipalities identify and manage potential development areas for urban renewal, housing, and commercial land in Hesse.
• Krankenhausplanung, Statistik, Datenanalyse (Hospital Planning, Statistics, Data Analysis) Provides hospital data analysis, needs calculations, expert opinions, and forecasts for Hesse's healthcare planning under the Hessian Ministry for Family, Seniors, Sport, Health and Care. Supports Hessian state hospitals (Plankrankenhäuser) with performance reports and funding calculations.
• Städtebauförderung (Urban Development Funding Programs) Coordinates and manages urban development funding programs including Lebendige Zentren (Vibrant Centers), Sozialer Zusammenhalt (Social Cohesion), and Wachstum und Nachhaltige Erneuerung (Growth and Sustainable Renewal) for Hessian municipalities.
• Analysen & Prognosen (Economic Analyses and Forecasts) Provides quarterly economic reports (Hessischer Konjunkturspiegel), industry profiles, medium-term forecasts (Hessenreport), and foreign trade analyses for the Hessian economy.
• Förderung der Elektromobilität (Electromobility Funding) Promotes the development and adoption of electric mobility technologies through funding programs for pilot projects, electric buses, and charging infrastructure in Hesse. Advises municipalities and companies on electromobility funding.
• Hessen Trade & Invest GmbH (Subsidiary) Wholly-owned subsidiary of Hessen Agentur; Hesse's state economic development agency responsible for investor relations, international trade, and business location promotion abroad.
• LEA LandesEnergieAgentur Hessen GmbH (Subsidiary) Wholly-owned subsidiary of Hessen Agentur; the state energy agency for Hesse, focusing on energy transition, climate protection, and renewable energy implementation. Central contact for all questions related to renewable energy and sustainable development.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• RKW HessencoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 2 March 2026RKW Hessen implements subsidized SME consulting services for the Ministry of Economics. In 2025, over 250 consultants were deployed in more than 800 consulting projects.
• Hessen Trade & Invest GmbHflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026Subsidiary of Hessen Agentur responsible for international business development, foreign trade support, and positioning Hesse as a business location abroad.
• LEA LandesEnergieAgentur Hessen GmbHflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary focused on energy transition and climate protection, central contact for all questions related to renewable energy and sustainable development in Hesse.
• House of Logistics and Mobility (HOLM) GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOLM is a key partner for organizing the Hessischer Mobilitätskongress and other mobility-related events and initiatives.
• deENet e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Zukunftsforum Energie & Klima, a key event for energy and climate transformation planning.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HessenAgentur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ha-hessen-agentur-gmbh

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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