Megatrends are thematic areas that present changes and currents within the industry and steer strong trends in different directions.

DIGITAL X offers 4 districts as venues for the presentations. The Stadtgarten, Friesenviertel, Mediapark and the Belgisches Viertel.

We are KölnBusiness Wirtschaftsförderung, the Economic Development Agency of Cologne, and a subsidiary of the City of Cologne. Founded in 2019, we support companies, founders, investors, and project developers in Cologne, acting as a bridge between the city administration and the business community. We address business and administration-related inquiries and actively connect academic and research bodies with companies in the region. Our mission is to strengthen Cologne’s position as a leading business location and foster economic growth and innovation.

This is what you can expect at DIGITAL X

Are you ready to write your own success story in Cologne? Whether you are starting up, expanding or relocating - we support you in all business and administrative matters in Cologne as a business location. As a municipal subsidiary, we are the first point of contact for companies, start-ups and investors. Our service is individual and free of charge.

• Support with applications and administrative issues
• Acceleration of approval procedures
• Help with finding real estate and space
• Information and advice on financing and funding opportunities
• Networking with relevant economic players
• Start-up advice and start-up programs

Cologne offers a central location in Europe, excellent transport connections, a qualified workforce, a high quality of life, a strong diversity of industries and a dynamic innovation and research scene. As the first point of contact for business in Cologne, KölnBusiness offers tailor-made solutions - from business start-ups to expansion. As a subsidiary of the City of Cologne, we have direct contact with the city administration. We provide free advice on all aspects of financing, subsidies, founding, expanding and relocating companies to Cologne as a business location. 

Solution for the customer

The services provided by KölnBusiness help to promote the economic success and growth of start-ups and companies in Cologne. KölnBusiness supports all relevant players in the business location in matters of digitalization and innovative and sustainable solutions.