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THE LÄND
THE LÄND is a promotional brand for Baden-Württemberg, Germany, focused on establishing the region as a leading innovation hub in Europe by attracting global talent, researchers, and investors.
Overview
What THE LÄND does
What THE LÄND is
THE LÄND is a promotional brand for Baden-Württemberg, Germany, focused on establishing the region as a leading innovation hub in Europe by attracting global talent, researchers, and investors.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 1952
- Approximate age
- About 74 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- March 30, 2026
Official channels
Find THE LÄND elsewhere
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Capability profile
THE LÄND as a community
Community overview
THE LÄND is an initiative based in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, focused on promoting the region as a hub for innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI). The initiative aims to attract talent and businesses to the area, emphasizing its strengths in technology and research. The organization highlights the region's rich cultural diversity, with over 190 nationalities represented among its population of 11 million.
Community focus
THE LÄND invests in and promotes sectors related to artificial intelligence, robotics, and innovative technologies. The initiative supports companies and institutions at various stages of development, from startups to established enterprises, particularly in the fields of AI and digital transformation. The geographical focus is primarily on Baden-Württemberg, positioning it as a leading innovation region in Europe.
Member value
Members of THE LÄND benefit from access to a vibrant community focused on innovation, opportunities for collaboration, and connections to talent and businesses in the AI sector.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Corporate Innovators · Students
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- community and other
- Selection criteria
- open
Community activity
Events and activity
THE LÄND hosts various events and initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration among businesses and talent in the region.
Notable members
Notable organizations and initiatives within THE LÄND include FZI Forschungszentrum Informatik, IPAI, NEURA Robotics, Cyber Valley, DKFZ (German Cancer Research Center), and Boehringer Ingelheim.
Common questions
What to know about THE LÄND
Upseed classifies THE LÄND under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 30, 2026
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