Regierung von Unterfranken

What Regierung von Unterfranken does

Regierung von Unterfranken is a regional government administrative body (Mittelbeh\u00f6rde) of the Free State of Bavaria, headquartered at Peterplatz 9 in W\u00fcrzburg, Germany. Established as the regional authority for the Lower Franconia (Unterfranken) administrative district, it exercises statutory oversight across municipal governance, commercial regulation, education, environmental protection, public health, and economic development. The organization serves the entire Unterfranken region, which is subdivided into three planning regions (Bayerischer Untermain, W\u00fcrzburg, and Main-Rh\u00f6n), and provides centralized administrative services that connect Bavarian state ministries to local municipalities, businesses, educational institutions, and citizens.

The organization's service portfolio is organized across nine administrative divisions: Press/Communications, Administrative Management, Security/Municipal/Social Affairs, Economy/Regional Development/Transport, Planning/Construction, Schools, Environment/Health/Consumer Protection, Food/Agriculture, and the integrated Gewerbeaufsichtsamt (Commercial Supervision Office) at Georg-Eydel-Str. 13. Specialized services include the ANKER facility for refugee reception and distribution in Geldersheim, four \u00c4mter f\u00fcr Ern\u00e4hrung, Landwirtschaft und Forsten (agricultural offices) in Kitzingen-W\u00fcrzburg, Karlstadt, Schweinfurt, and Bad Neustadt, the Biosph\u00e4renreservat Rh\u00f6n administration, and the Kompetenzzentrum R\u00f6ntgen (X-ray expertise center). The technology infrastructure is operated externally by Bayerisches Landesamt f\u00fcr Digitalisierung, Breitband und Vermessung, with web analytics handled via Matomo (consent-based, IP-anonymized), online forms and procedures via the official portal, payment processing through ePayBayern, and applicant management through Interamt.

As a government state entity owned by the Free State of Bavaria, Regierung von Unterfranken is funded through the Bavarian state budget rather than commercial revenue. Limited administrative fees are collected for specific permits and certifications: explosives clearance (70 to 290 EUR), X-ray facility permits (75 to 500 EUR per device), teleradiology authorizations (250 to 500 EUR), e-learning/media approval for radiation protection training (200 EUR), and Sunday/holiday work permits (starting at 50 EUR with scaling per employee). The organization employs 101 to 250 staff and is led by Regierungspr\u00e4sidentin Dr. Susanne Weizend\u00f6rfer. Public communication is maintained through the official website, social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube), press releases, and annual reports.

Name

Regierung von Unterfranken

Legal name

Regierung von Unterfranken

Website

https://regierung.unterfranken.bayern.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1817

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Government Administration

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities (926130)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Licensing, Permitting & Regulatory Administration (Cross-sector) (BPAIABAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Codes, Permitting & Inspections (Building Safety) (BPAIANAF), Occupational Safety & Health Authorities (Workplace Safety Regulators) (HLAJAFAB), State/Provincial Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration (BPAIABAL), Licensing & Permitting Authorities (General) (BPAIAOAB), Regulatory Compliance, Licensing & Enforcement (Public Health) (HLAJAMAE)

Keywords

• Regional government administration
• Municipal oversight services
• Commercial supervision authority
• Regulatory permit approvals
• Public administrative services

Headquarters

HQ city

Würzburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Regierung von Unterfranken is the Bavarian regional government authority (Mittelbehörde) for the Lower Franconia administrative region, exercising statutory administrative oversight, permitting and regulatory enforcement across nine areas: press/communications, administrative management, security/municipal/social affairs, economy/regional development/transport, planning/construction, schools, environment/health/consumer protection, food/agriculture, and the integrated Gewerbeaufsichtsamt for occupational safety, radiation protection and consumer product market surveillance. It issues permits (explosives clearance, X-ray facilities, teleradiology, Sunday/holiday work, radiation protection training), supervises municipalities, businesses and schools, and delivers e-government forms through its online portal.

Product overview

Regierung von Unterfranken is a mid-level government authority (Mittelbehörde) in Bavaria providing comprehensive administrative services through multiple specialized departments. The organization offers a unified portfolio of government services organized into nine main administrative areas: Press/Communications, Administrative Management, Security/Municipal/Social Affairs, Economy/Regional Development/Transport, Planning/Construction, Schools, Environment/Health/Consumer Protection, Food/Agriculture, and Commercial Inspection (Gewerbeaufsichtsamt). The Gewerbeaufsichtsamt serves as the primary regulatory service, while educational initiatives like Digitale Schule and regional programs such as Energiewende represent specialized service offerings. All services are accessible through e-government portals and online forms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bayerische Gewerbeaufsicht: Bavarian commercial supervisory authority responsible for occupational safety, health protection, consumer protection and environmental protection from technical hazards
• Digitale Schule in Unterfranken
• Energiewende in Unterfranken
• Integrationspreis der Regierung von Unterfranken
• Beratung digitale Bildung

Products and services

• Gewerbeaufsichtsamt (Commercial Supervision) Commercial inspection office delivering occupational safety, employee health protection, non-food product safety, environmental protection from technical hazards, radiation protection and X-ray competence center services for businesses operating in Lower Franconia.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BayernPortalminorOthersOfficial state service portal of the Free State of Bavaria providing links to government services and information. Connected through website partner section.
• BayernAtlasminorOthersBavarian geoportal for cartographic and geographic information services. Listed as partner for geographic/mapping services.
• Digitalfunk BayernminorOthersBavarian digital radio network for public safety and security services. Partner for emergency communication infrastructure.
• Team Energiewende BayernminorOthersState initiative supporting energy transition implementation in Bavaria. Loan exhibition program for regional events.
• Umweltpakt BayernminorOthersBavarian environmental pact between state government and businesses for voluntary environmental protection measures.
• Aktion GrundwasserschutzminorOthersGroundwater protection campaign partner promoting sustainable water resource management.
• Bayerisches Landesamt für Digitalisierung, Breitband und VermessungcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical implementation partner for IT services, web server operation, and digital infrastructure. Processes website analytics data on behalf of the Chancellery.
• Landesamt für Sicherheit in der InformationstechnikcoreTechnology or IntegrationIT security authority that may receive protocol data for defense against attacks on government IT systems, per Art. 12 Bayerisches E-Government-Gesetz.
• Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Umwelt und VerbraucherschutzcoreOthersResponsible ministry for commercial supervision activities of the Gewerbeaufsichtsamt, providing policy direction and regulatory framework.
• Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Familie, Arbeit und SozialescoreOthersResponsible ministry for labor protection, social affairs, and family policy aspects of Gewerbeaufsichtsamt jurisdiction.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Regierung von Schwaben: Direct peer: Bavarian Regierungsbezirk for Swabia, with equivalent Mittelbehörde structure covering municipal oversight, commercial supervision, regional planning, and educational administration across its region.
• Regierung von Niederbayern: Direct peer: Bavarian Regierungsbezirk for Lower Bavaria, operating under the same statutory authority and organizational template, with parallel functions in refugee accommodation (ANKER), Gewerbeaufsichtsamt operations, and school administration.
• Regierung von Mittelfranken: Direct peer: Bavarian Regierungsbezirk for Middle Franconia, structurally identical to Regierung von Unterfranken with matching service divisions (Schulen, Gewerbeaufsichtsamt, Planung und Bau, etc.) and the same e-government infrastructure (BayernPortal, ePayBayern).
• Regierung der Oberpfalz: Direct peer: Bavarian Regierungsbezirk for the Upper Palatinate, the seventh and final Regierungsbezirk in Bavaria. Operates the same Mittelbehörde administrative model covering municipal, educational, commercial supervision, and environmental regulatory functions.
• Regierung von Oberbayern: Direct peer: another Bavarian Regierungsbezirk covering Upper Bavaria with the same Mittelbehörde structure, organizational divisions, and statutory responsibilities for municipal oversight, commercial supervision, and regional planning. Operates under identical legal framework and parent authority (Freistaat Bayern).
• Regierung von Oberfranken: Direct peer: Bavarian Regierungsbezirk for Upper Franconia, providing the same Mittelbehörde administrative oversight over municipalities, schools, commercial supervision, and environmental protection as Regierung von Unterfranken within the Bavarian state framework.

Broad incumbents

• Bayerische Staatsregierung: Parent state-level government authority: the Freistaat Bayern sets policy direction, ministry oversight (Staatsministerium für Umwelt und Verbraucherschutz, Staatsministerium für Familie, Arbeit und Soziales), and funding for Regierung von Unterfranken and the other Regierungsbezirke.

Regional players

• Bezirksregierung Düsseldorf: Regional peer: equivalent Mittelbehörde structure in North Rhine-Westphalia performing comparable supervisory, permitting, and school-administration functions for its district under a different state framework. Operates similar Gewerbeaufsichtsamt-equivalent and Schulaufsicht functions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RegUFranconia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4Zrz9VPBh9dF5F5G8Z3cWg
• Facebookfacebook.com/regierung.unterfranken
• Instagraminstagram.com/regierung.unterfranken

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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