Wirtschaftsförderung Wesermarsch GmbH

What Wirtschaftsförderung Wesermarsch GmbH does

Wirtschaftsförderung Wesermarsch GmbH is the official regional economic development agency of Landkreis Wesermarsch in Lower Saxony, Germany, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Brake (Unterweser). The organization operates as a mixed public-private entity with Landkreis Wesermarsch as majority shareholder, alongside nine municipalities (Brake, Elsfleth, Nordenham, Berne, Butjadingen, Jade, Lemwerder, Ovelgönne, Stadland), three regional banks (Landessparkasse zu Oldenburg, Raiffeisen-Volksbank Varel-Nordenham eG, Oldenburgische Landesbank), EWE AG, and other stakeholders. Its mandate is to promote economic and regional development within the district, which spans approximately 822 km² and supports a population of around 90,000.

The company delivers a portfolio of free consulting and coordination services rather than a single product. Core offerings include the Standortportal Wesermarsch — an online location portal using 3D mapping technology for commercial real estate search — the Energieregion Wesermarsch initiative positioning the district as a hydrogen economy hub, the Touristikgemeinschaft Wesermarsch coordinating tourism across nine municipalities, the Gründungspitch Wesermarsch startup competition, the Nordic Sky Business School dual-study program with Jade Hochschule, EU and federal funding advisory services, and location marketing under the "wesermarsch!echt.nordisch.gut" campaign. Distribution is direct via headquarters consulting, on-site "Sprechtage" sessions in municipalities, online self-serve platforms, and partnerships with chambers of commerce, the JadeBay development company, and international Interreg project consortia.

The business model is non-commercial: services are provided free of charge to businesses, entrepreneurs, and municipalities, with operating expenses funded through municipal shareholder contributions, the Kreisentwicklung budget, and external grants (e.g., EU LEADER and Interreg funding). Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The organization employs approximately 15 staff across consulting, marketing, project coordination, tourism, and energy network management functions, and serves a heterogeneous constituency of local SMEs, industrial firms (aerospace, shipbuilding, renewable energy), startups, and skilled-worker candidates.

Name

Wirtschaftsförderung Wesermarsch GmbH

Legal name

Wirtschaftsförderung Wesermarsch GmbH

Website

https://wf-wesermarsch.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wirtschaftsförderung Wesermarsch GmbH is the publicly-funded regional economic development agency for Landkreis Wesermarsch in Lower Saxony, Germany, providing free business consulting, funding advice, startup support, location marketing, tourism coordination, and hydrogen economy development to local companies, entrepreneurs, and municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Economic Development Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Program & Project Implementation (TA Delivery) (BPADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

Keywords

• Regional economic development
• Business consulting services
• Location marketing
• Commercial site development
• Funding advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brake

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Consulting Services: Free consulting services for businesses funded by municipal shareholders (Landkreis Wesermarsch, cities of Brake, Elsfleth, Nordenham, and six municipalities). Services include business location development, funding advice, startup support, and regional marketing.
2. Event and Workshop Fees: Free events like 'Erfolgreich am Markt' series, 'Gründungspitch Wesermarsch' startup competition, webinars, and workshops for local businesses and entrepreneurs.
3. Tourism Services: Tourism coordination and marketing through Touristikgemeinschaft Wesermarsch, promoting the region as a vacation destination (Nordsee, Jade, Weser).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wirtschaftsförderung Wesermarsch GmbH is the official regional economic development agency for the Wesermarsch district in Lower Saxony, Germany. It provides free consulting services to businesses and entrepreneurs including location development support, funding advisory, startup consulting, business succession planning, and regional location marketing. The organization also coordinates tourism strategy through Touristikgemeinschaft Wesermarsch, develops the hydrogen economy through Energieregion Wesermarsch, and supports workforce development via the Nordic Sky Business School dual study program.

Product overview

Wirtschaftsförderung Wesermarsch GmbH is a regional economic development agency (Wirtschaftsförderung) serving the Wesermarsch district in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is not a technology company but rather a government-supported organization providing a portfolio of business support services. The organization operates multiple interconnected service offerings including the Standortportal Wesermarsch (online location portal), Energieregion Wesermarsch (hydrogen/energy initiative), Nordic Sky Business School (dual study program), Touristikgemeinschaft Wesermarsch (tourism coordination), Gründungspitch Wesermarsch (startup competition), and various consulting services for business location development, funding advice, and regional marketing. The website serves as the primary access point for all services rather than being a standalone software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Heimathafen Wesermarsch: Image and location marketing campaign 'Heimathafen Wesermarsch - Zu Hause hinterm Deich. Nicht hinterm Mond.' positioning the region for talent attraction.
• Gründungspitch Wesermarsch
• Touristikgemeinschaft Wesermarsch (TGW)
• Standortportal Wesermarsch
• Energieregion Wesermarsch
• Erfolgreich am Markt
• Nordic Sky Business School

Products and services

• Standortportal Wesermarsch
• Energieregion Wesermarsch
• Nordic Sky Business School
• Touristikgemeinschaft Wesermarsch
• Gründungspitch Wesermarsch
• Erfolgreich am Markt
• Wirtschaftssenioren Wesermarsch
• Nachhaltiges interkommunales Gewerbegebiet
• Förderberatung für Unternehmen
• Standortmarketing Wesermarsch (wesermarsch!echt.nordisch.gut)
• Regionalmanagement Wesermarsch in Bewegung

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% of gross value added from industry vs 30% regional average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

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

• Landkreis WesermarschcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajority shareholder and parent organization. Kreisverwaltungseinheit providing funding and strategic direction for economic development activities.
• City of BrakecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three city shareholders, contributing to municipal economic development initiatives.
• City of ElsflethcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity shareholder with maritime campus and Jade Hochschule presence.
• City of NordenhamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity shareholder and location of Innovationszentrum INP technology center.
• EWE AGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional energy company shareholder and partner for Energieregion Wesermarsch hydrogen initiatives.
• Wohnungsbaugesellschaft Wesermarsch mbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing corporation shareholder focused on residential development supporting workforce attraction.
• Kreishandwerkschaft WesermarschminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of trades partner for artisan and craft business support.
• JadeBay GmbH EntwicklungsgesellschaftmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment company partner for Fachkräftebündnis JadeBay and innovation promotion with neighboring counties Friesland, Wittmund, and Wilhelmshaven.
• Maritimes Cluster Norddeutschland e.V.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaritime industry cluster with secretariat at Maritime Campus Elsfleth. Member for 10+ years, supports maritime economy networking.
• Metropolregion Bremen-Oldenburg im Nordwesten e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetropolitan region partnership for broader economic development coordination.
• Regionalforum UnterweserminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional forum for Unterweser area cooperation on location marketing under 'Stark am Strom' slogan.
• Das Oldenburger LandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation initiative for the Oldenburg region.
• Oldenburger Energiecluster OLEC e.V.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy cluster partner supporting Energieregion Wesermarsch hydrogen hub development.
• H2 Marsch Wasserstoffallianz WesermarschmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal hydrogen alliance initiative of companies in the county for hydrogen economy development.
• Provinz Drenthe (Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner in GRITH Interreg project for renewable energy transition in industrial areas.
• Gemeinde Emmen (Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch municipality partner in GRITH Interreg project.
• Stadt Mechelen (Belgium)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian city partner in GRITH Interreg project for industrial energy transition.
• Stadt Boras (Sweden)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish city partner in GRITH Interreg project.
• Gemeinde Velje (Denmark)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish municipality partner in GRITH Interreg project.
• Energiecluster Poleenergie (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench energy cluster partner in GRITH Interreg project.
• Landkreis Emsland (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman district partner in GRITH Interreg project.
• Grünlandzentrum Bremen-NiedersachsenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassland center located in Ovelgönne since 2012, focusing on the unique grassland area of Wesermarsch.
• GründerplattformminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational startup platform partnership providing resources for entrepreneurs.
• IHK OldenburgmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of industry and commerce partner for business support and startup services.
• Handwerkskammer OldenburgmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of trades partner for artisan business consulting.
• Innovationszentrum für Nachhaltigkeit und Produktionstechnologie (INP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology center in Nordenham with 6,700 sqm facility housing 20 technology companies. Provides workshop facilities for Gründungspitch winners.
• Jade Hochschule (Fachbereich Seefahrt und Logistik)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of applied sciences with maritime campus in Elsfleth. Partner for Nordic Sky Business School dual study program and research.
• Maritimes Kompetenzzentrum Elsfleth (MariKom)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaritime training center for ship's mechanics and continuing education at Maritime Campus Elsfleth.
• Maritimes Trainingszentrum Wesermarsch (MTZW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining center for offshore and heavy-load training established in Elsfleth.
• Regionalmanagement Wesermarsch in BewegungmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLEADER-funded regional development management initiative with Local Action Group participation.
• Verbund familienfreundlicher Unternehmen Wesermarsch/Friesland e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of family-friendly companies in Wesermarsch and Friesland counties for skilled worker attraction.
• Hightech-Inkubator Oldenburg (HTI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh-tech incubator for AI startups providing support for Gründungspitch participants.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• NRW.INVEST: North Rhine-Westphalia's state-level business development agency providing site-selection, funding advice, and foreign-investor support. Comparable as a German Wirtschaftsförderung in the public-private model serving industrial clients with a free-service structure.
• Wirtschaftsförderung Bremen: Bremen's municipal economic development corporation, also a GmbH owned by the city-state and partners. Comparable as a German Wirtschaftsförderung delivering site-selection, funding advice, and location marketing — but at city-state scale and on a free-service public model.
• Hamburgische Gesellschaft für Wirtschaftsförderung (HWF): Hamburg's official economic development agency offering similar services (business settlement, foreign trade promotion, cluster development). Comparable as a publicly funded Wirtschaftsförderung in northern Germany serving similar anchor industries (maritime, logistics, aerospace).
• Oldenburgische Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK Oldenburg): Regional chamber of industry and commerce for Oldenburg, also a strategic partner of Wirtschaftsförderung Wesermarsch. Comparable as a public-law business-support institution providing consulting, startup support, and economic data in overlapping geographies.

Emerging players

• Oldenburger Energiecluster OLEC e.V. Energy cluster serving the Oldenburg region including Wesermarsch, partner on the Energieregion Wesermarsch hydrogen hub. Comparable as a regional energy-transition and hydrogen-network coordinator with overlapping membership and mandate.
• Maritimes Cluster Norddeutschland e.V. Northern German maritime industry cluster in which Wirtschaftsförderung Wesermarsch has been a member for 10+ years. Comparable as a sector-specific network platform coordinating maritime business development across the same regional footprint.

Direct peers

• JadeBay GmbH Entwicklungsgesellschaft: Regional development company for the Jade Bay region (Friesland, Wittmund, Wilhelmshaven, Wesermarsch) — explicitly a partner of Wirtschaftsförderung Wesermarsch for Fachkräftebündnis and innovation promotion. Direct peer as a German regional Wirtschaftsförderung serving overlapping geographies.

Others

• Metropolregion Bremen-Oldenburg im Nordwesten e.V. Metropolitan region partnership spanning Bremen, Oldenburg, and surrounding districts including Wesermarsch. Listed as a partner and comparable as a supralocal economic-development coordination body for cross-district collaboration.
• Regionalmanagement Wesermarsch in Bewegung: LEADER-funded regional development initiative operating within Landkreis Wesermarsch, listed as a direct partner. Comparable as a complementary publicly funded rural-development program sharing the same geographic footprint and stakeholder base.

Regional players

• Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft des Landes Schleswig-Holstein (WTSH): State-level economic development corporation of Schleswig-Holstein offering free consulting, location marketing, and cluster support. Comparable as a publicly funded German Wirtschaftsförderung serving industrial, maritime, and renewable-energy clients in northern Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClVo2RXbvu2sQugeuIXeYJw/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/WF.Wesermarsch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wirtschaftsf%C3%B6rderung-wesermarsch-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/wifoe_wesermarsch/?igshid=129ea8i4rov3h
• TikToktiktok.com/@wesermarschechtnordisch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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