Düsseldorf makes the difference
Our time demands effective, forward-looking and sustainable solutions – economic, social, environmental and technological. It needs places where change becomes possible. Places that combine responsibility with a spirit of innovation and international thinking. Places that inspire, connect and open new paths. Düsseldorf is such a place.
In the heart of Europe, the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia combines economic strength with a clear vision for the future: green tech solutions are being developed to transform industry. Startups, corporations and research institutions work together to drive innovation – digitally, ecologically and in a networked way. Internationality is a lived reality in Düsseldorf. People from all over the world, global companies and open dialogue all shape the city's community life.
Düsseldorf is thinking ahead – and offers space, resources and support for all those who want more: more impact, more collaboration, more future. For all those who don't just participate, but truly make a difference:
Welcome to Düsseldorf. Let's make a difference – together.
– Theresa Winkels, Head of Office of Economic Development DüsseldorfWhere diversity meets drive, new ideas are born. Düsseldorf combines economic strength with innovative power, digital expertise and an international mindset. A location that inspires – and for me, the world in pocket format. Here you can experience everything – in a very small space. And here you can really make things happen.
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Where to find us
The Düsseldorf Office of Economic Development is located directly next to Düsseldorf City Hall on the Rhine promenade. You can reach the offices via the main entrance of the City Hall or via Burgplatz (entrance next to the Fortuna Shop).
City of Düsseldorf
Office of Economic Development
Burgplatz 1
40213 Düsseldorf
Please use the nearby underground stations Heinrich-Heine-Allee or Benrather Straße. All other stations in the immediate vicinity of the old town or city center are suitable, for example, the Schadowplatz and Steinstraße/Königsallee.
There is no on-street parking available, please use the local underground car parks. We do recommend arriving by public transport.
The entrance at Burgplatz is accessible for wheelchair users.
News
09.10.2026
WHU plans visionary campus in the Media HarbourThe business school plans to consolidate its activities on a new campus in Düsseldorf. The WHU Foundation and the state capital intend to enter into exclusive negotiations for a site on Kesselstrasse in the Media Harbour. The move is planned for 2034.
07.10.2026
Düsseldorf. For good reason.Mayor Dr. Stephan Keller presented Düsseldorf as a business and investment location at the Expo Real 2026 real estate fair in Munich.
07.10.2026
Vontobel opens branch in DüsseldorfThe Swiss investment firm Vontobel has opened a new location in Düsseldorf.
06.10.2026
Leadership meets AI: Leadership in the Age of Artificial IntelligenceHow does artificial intelligence change the role of managers and teams? This question was the focus of the networking event “Leadership meets AI – Between Innovation, Responsibility and Human Leadership” organized by the Düsseldorf Economic Development Agency on October 6, 2026 at the Düsseldorf Theatre Museum.
23.09.2026
Startup Week Düsseldorf 2026 takes stockStartup Week Düsseldorf 2026 takes stock: Around 100 events, 9.000 participants and an international audience. Highlight: the Future Tech Fest.
22.09.2026
Company tours at the Future Tech Fest 2026: Startups and established companies in direct dialogueWhat began six years ago with a single tour is now one of the most sought-after networking formats at the Future Tech Fest: The company tours organized by the Düsseldorf Economic Development Agency bring established companies and startups together in a targeted and curated manner with the clear goal of initiating collaborations, pilot projects and bringing fresh innovation impulses to existing companies.
22.09.2026
Startup Week & Future Tech Fest 2026: Düsseldorf as an international innovation engineStartup Week Düsseldorf and Future Tech Fest 2026 have once again demonstrated what makes Düsseldorf stand out as a location for innovation: an impressive international appeal and an ecosystem that brings together founders, investors, corporations and innovation partners from all over the world.
22.09.2026
GreenTech Stage at Future Tech Fest 2026 – A reviewThe Düsseldorf Economic Development Agency once again hosted the GreenTech Stage at the Future Tech Fest 2026 – one of the key events of Startup Week Düsseldorf. Dr. Svenja Tobies, industry expert for GreenTech and the Green Economy, from the Economic Development Agency's business services department, moderated the entire day.
22.09.2026
What makes Düsseldorf a special place for higher education and research? A great deal!This also includes the third mission of colleges and universities, in addition to the core tasks of research and teaching.
22.09.2026
A look back at the Community Stage at Future Tech Fest 2026What potential does the startup ecosystem in North Rhine-Westphalia offer? What does digital sovereignty mean in practice for companies, startups, and the public sector? And how does a digital strategy become a concrete product that is already in use today?
17.09.2026
Düsseldorf remains the economic engine of North Rhine-WestphaliaDüsseldorf is sending a strong signal for North Rhine-Westphalia as a business location.
17.09.2026
New addition to the Life Science Center: KAWA.SKA is coming to DüsseldorfThe Polish company KAWA.SKA Sp. z oo has established itself in the Life Science Center Düsseldorf, thereby strengthening Düsseldorf as a life science location.
