Department of Economic Development Potsdam

The Department of Economic Development Potsdam is the primary contact for businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs within the Potsdam city administration. Here, you can obtain information and expert advice on a wide range of topics. Our services and consulting offerings include:

Location facts and information

We are happy to provide you with location facts and information, e.g. customized information packages regarding the economic data and framework conditions of the state capital Potsdam.

Startup-Consulting for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

GründerService Potsdam offers initial general information about the startup location Potsdam and the founding process. In a joint discussion, we will talk about your business idea and the next steps. In collaboration with our partners at Gründerforum Potsdam, we support you on your path to self-employment.

Individual Coaching with Lotsendienst Potsdam

Lotsendienst Potsdam assists you in planning and conceptually preparing your business project and helps you create your business plan. With our workshops, development centers, and individual coaching offerings, we help bring your ideas to life.

Information and Consulting on Funding Programs

We provide information about existing funding programs from the European Union, the federal government, the state of Brandenburg, and our own funding programs for businesses in the state capital Potsdam. Through trade fair and marketing support, we assist companies in Potsdam in selected economic sectors.

Location consulting and facilitation

We are pleased to inform and advise you and assist you in finding suitable commercial spaces and areas.

Support and Consulting for Established Businesses

What you have, you must nurture! Therefore, we are happy to take care of your concerns and wishes. A strong economic location is the sum of strong companies. Where we can help, we gladly do so. Where we cannot help, we will work with you to find solutions. We take the time for you.

Support for Expansion, Settlement, and Investment Projects

For the realization of complex projects, we are happy to provide you with an experienced project manager. This person can accompany your project from A to Z if desired. Depending on the case and need, this project manager supports and coordinates internal administrative processes. In collaboration with many partners, they are able to develop and convey individual and local solutions for your concerns.

Administrative Information and Guidance

We provide information on all business-relevant services, offerings, and procedures in the state capital Potsdam, identify and connect you with the right contacts, and assist you in navigating the administration. In individual cases, we accompany administrative processes and strive to achieve good and quick solutions for your concerns together with you.

Contact

Department of Economic Development Potsdam