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State Development Corporation of Thuringia (LEG Thüringen)

Dept. Investment, International Business and Cluster Promotion

Mainzerhofstraße 12
99084 Erfurt
Phone: +49 (0) 361 5603-450
Fax: +49 (0) 361 5603-328
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Business Development Service Office

The Business Development Service Office is your competent contact for all questions relating to the promotion and development of companies. We support you in setting up, expanding and networking, offer customised advice and help you to find suitable funding opportunities. Our aim is to create a dynamic economic environment and lead companies to sustainable success. Take advantage of our expertise and benefit from a comprehensive service from a single source.

Offer from the Economic Development Service Centre

Initial consultation on sites

If you are looking for suitable commercial or industrial space, our service centre is your first port of call.

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Site survey

The site survey helps to systematically document and analyse available commercial and industrial sites. It enables a targeted search for suitable locations and supports companies in optimising the use of space resources.

Industrial Areas & Sites database

Funding programmes

Funding programmes provide companies with financial support for projects such as start-ups, innovation or digitalisation. We help you select and apply for funding programmes.

Subsidy Consulting Services

Work shadowing programme

In order to get to know LEG's support options in business development, the service centre regularly invites municipal representatives to two-day familiarisation programmes - with insights into the diverse service portfolio.

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Aerial photography

Aerial photographs of industrial and commercial sites in Thuringia are taken at regular intervals. We also have an extensive archive of aerial photographs from previous years.

Examples

Networking and exchange

Get into dialogue at our events - live on site or digitally! Regularly benefit from exciting presentations on current topics that are important for business development.

Industrial Areas & Sites in Thuringia

The commercial property database gives you an overview of available industrial and commercial sites in Thuringia. Find the right site for you among more than 200 locations. You can also have your sites added to the database and update existing data records.

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Aerial photographs

We create high-quality aerial photographs of commercial sites that provide a precise overview for planning, marketing and documentation - ideal for your projects and presentations.

  • Regular production of aerial images throughout Thuringia
  • Focus on industrial and commercial areas, also tourist destinations if required
  • Complete organisation by LEG Thüringen
  • Realisation every two years
  • Access to an archive of aerial images from 2013
  • Images in high resolution
  • One set comprises approx. 5 individual images
  • Free use possible within the framework of an agreement

Practical examples

  • Erfurter Kreuz - Successful relocations with global players such as CATL and N3

    At 439 hectares, it is the largest industrial area in Thuringia. LEG has been developing the "Erfurter Kreuz" since 2005 and has since attracted world-class companies, including the world's largest battery cell manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) and N3 Engine Overhaul Services, a joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce.

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    FAQ Economic development

    In our FAQ on business development, you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about support options, funding programmes and services. Whether you want to set up or expand a company or realise new projects - here you will find valuable information and practical assistance at a glance.

    News

    Groundbreaking ceremony for the logistics center.

    On July 17, 2025, N3 Engine Overhaul Services – a joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce – held a ceremonial groundbreaking to launch the next phase of its visionary large-scale…

    The planned industrial district in Altenburg/Windischleuba benefits from its strategic location near the Leipzig metro area.

    New industrial site in development

    The Altenburg/Windischleuba industrial district in eastern Thuringia has taken a major step forward: on July 3, LEG Managing Director Andreas Krey and Altenburg Mayor André Neumann signed the…

    Discover why Thuringia is a strong location for investment. An overview of current project developments in the region and important dates.

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    Reference

    Your contact person

    Anna Elisabeth Rinke

    Anna Elisabeth Rinke Director Location Issues and Municipal Contacts

    Invest in Thuringia

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    Further topics

    Company Database

    Are you looking for cooperation partners in industry or science? Our Company database helps you select from a great variety of companies based in Thuringia.

    Urban and regional development

    LEG Thüringen supports municipalities in urban and regional development, redevelopment and upgrading of inner-city districts. It also promotes cooperation in business, tourism and infrastructure.

    Action alliance for city centers

    Thuringia's city centers are being strengthened through cooperation between politicians, municipalities and stakeholders. The action alliance coordinates and develops suitable measures for this purpose.

    Brownfield register

    LEG Thüringen contributes to the reduction of land consumption and maintains a register of more than 1,000 brownfield sites of 3,000 m² or more.