Company survey on the future strategy for the Ludwigsburg district
In order to incorporate the current and future needs of the district's companies into the shaping of the future, a district-wide company survey is currently taking place. The online survey is part of a strategy process that the district economic development agency is currently
is currently conducting with many municipalities, companies and institutions. The aim is to develop a future strategy for the business location, define goals and measures for actively shaping the future, improve the framework conditions for companies and tailor offers specifically to the needs of companies in the district.
The focus of the survey is primarily on companies from the production and knowledge-intensive services, technology companies and the skilled trades. However, representatives of other sectors are also invited to contribute to the future design of the Ludwigsburg district. It will take about 10-15 minutes to respond. Participation is possible via the following link: https: //app11.vdivde-it.de/goto/Unternehmensbefragung_Ludwigsburg.
All information will be evaluated anonymously and confidentially. The survey is open until 16.03.
Review of the strategy workshop: A look ahead for the business location
On January 14, the district of Ludwigsburg held its first strategy workshop to develop a strategy for the future. Representatives from administration, local authorities, business and the Stuttgart region discussed key success factors for the business location in a world café format, including the labor market, innovation, commercial space and a climate-friendly economy. Both challenges and opportunities for strengthening the location were identified, in particular through cooperation, future industries and targeted measures.
The district economic development agency and the regional consultancy VDI/VDE Innovation und Technik GmbH are working on a future strategy for the Ludwigsburg district until summer 2025, which includes specific goals and measures. The aim is to make the district future-proof, to continue to support companies in the future in line with their needs, to promote start-ups and to secure long-term value creation and jobs.
Energy consulting for companies in the Ludwigsburg district
The Ludwigsburg District Energy Agency (LEA) supports craft businesses, companies and institutions with energy efficiency and climate protection measures in order to reduce costs and contribute to climate protection. A new service introduced in 2025 is the introductory energy consultation, which companies can use free of charge thanks to funding from the Ludwigsburg district. It includes a company inspection and a consultation report with information on suitable subsidies. Companies receive a rough assessment of their current energy situation and are shown possible steps they can take to use energy more efficiently in their company. Examples of consulting topics include the renovation of the building envelope, the provision of room and process heat, waste heat recovery, cross-sectional technologies, cooling and ventilation systems and lighting.
In addition to introductory energy consultations, the LEA's full range of services for companies also includes energy audits, advice on energy-efficient refurbishment and waste heat recovery, advice on photovoltaics and operational mobility management. Further information can be found on the website https://www.lea-lb.de/angebote/unternehmen/.
Previous projects include an energy audit for the Blühende Barock Gartenschau Ludwigsburg GmbH and the analysis of heating and cooling consumers at Koepfer Gear GmbH. Interested parties can arrange consultation appointments at info[at]lea-lb.de or +49 7141 68893-0.
Cooperation agreement on joint advice for companies on the immigration of skilled workers
Following the Ludwigsburg District Office, two other immigration authorities have now also agreed to intensify their cooperation with the Ludwigsburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the Stuttgart Region Chamber of Skilled Crafts. The towns of Ditzingen and Remseck am Neckar and their respective immigration authorities have signed agreements on the immigration of skilled workers in order to support companies in recruiting foreign skilled workers and to make processes more efficient.
The aim of the cooperation is to attract, recruit and retain international skilled workers. To this end, both chambers provide their members with comprehensive advice on the topic of skilled worker immigration and accelerated skilled worker procedures. They also provide support in compiling the necessary documents. The chambers forward the documents to the cooperating immigration authorities. These authorities can initiate all necessary steps directly without losing time by requesting missing documents. All cooperation partners are convinced that this will offer companies more transparency and significantly speed up the process.
For further information, interested parties can contact the Ludwigsburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce or the Stuttgart Region Chamber of Skilled Crafts.
New "AI Champions BW" wanted
The "AI Champions BW" 2025 competition recognizes companies and research institutions for outstanding applications of artificial intelligence. The aim is to make the potential of regional AI innovations visible and to further strengthen Baden-Württemberg's leading role in the field of artificial intelligence. Both start-ups and established companies as well as research institutions with advanced projects that show economic potential or make a significant contribution to social challenges can apply.
The awards will be presented on May 8 as part of the Metaverse Congress in Stuttgart, an event with interactive presentations and an exhibition area. The competition provides a platform for best-practice examples from various sectors and helps to establish AI as a key technology for digital and sustainable innovations in business and society. Applications can be submitted until March 14 via the online form: https://www.wirtschaft-digital-bw.de/foerdermassnahmen/wettbewerb-ki-champions-bw/bewerbung-ki-champions-2025. Further information and conditions of participation can also be found on the website.
Regional organic food in the staff canteen
The Ludwigsburg-Stuttgart organic model region is one of 14 organic model regions in Baden-Württemberg that are pursuing the goal of "more organic for and from Baden-Württemberg". One of the focal points is to increase the proportion of regionally produced organic products in out-of-home catering.
Would you also like to start offering (more) regional organic products in your company canteen? Then the Ludwigsburg-Stuttgart organic model region is the place to contact. The team answers questions and offers information events on topics such as "Organic certification, table guest communication, menu planning" or according to individual requirements. Interested companies can get in touch by phone or email.
Contact: E-mail: bmr[at]landkreis-ludwigsburg.de, telephone: 07141 144 42747, website: https://biomusterregionen-bw.de/Startseite/Bio-Musterregion+Ludwigsburg-Stuttgart
Opening Pop-Up Store Sachsenheim
The new pop-up store at Hauptstraße 19 in Großsachsenheim opened its doors for the first time in February and has met with great interest. The project with changing operators starts with the "Kreativwerkstatt by mutwillig", which offers creative hands-on activities such as flower loop workshops, plaster paintings on canvas and DIY sets to give as gifts. Other users of the pop-up store have already been confirmed.
The town of Sachsenheim is initially renting out the premises of approx. 100 square meters of store space for three months at a time to interested parties with their store concepts. The town sees the pop-up store as an important step towards revitalizing the town centre and a valuable asset for urban development. With the support of the state's redevelopment program, this should be the prelude to further measures to promote the attractiveness and diversity of the city centre in the long term.
If you are also interested in the pop-up store in Sachsenheim to test a store concept, you can find more information here: https://www.sachsenheim.de/website/de/wirtschaft-gewerbe/wirtschaftsfoerderung/pop-up-massnahme
Business succession in rural areas: planning, potentials, experiences
Every year, the issue of company handovers and succession concerns numerous companies in Baden-Württemberg. Micro and small companies with fewer than 10 or 50 employees in particular face major challenges here. At the same time, the preservation of healthy companies and valuable jobs is crucial for the economic strength of the state of Baden-Württemberg and the district of Ludwigsburg.
The event series "Business Succession in Rural Areas" offers a total of 26 regional events in the first half of 2025, including some online events, which are open to all interested parties. Take the opportunity to find out more free of charge and without obligation and get to know Baden-Württemberg's succession moderators and other experts.
Further information can be found here: https://alr-bw.de/,Lde/Startseite/Themen+and+projects/business+succession+in+the+rural+area
Welcome Service consultation hours
The Welcome Service Region Stuttgart (WSRS) offers regular consultation hours in the district of Ludwigsburg. Small and medium-sized companies that (want to) employ foreign skilled workers can obtain free advice on various detailed questions. The information service is also aimed at international skilled workers, their family members and students who want to live and work in the district of Ludwigsburg or have recently moved to the district and need support.
The next consultation hours will take place at the Ludwigsburg District Office on the following dates:
Wednesday, 12.03., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, 09.04., 9-13 o'clock
Wednesday, 28.05., 9-13 o'clock
Registration for the appointments is required with Ms. Acevic at svetlana.acevic[at]region-stuttgart.de or phone +49 16221 52 728.
Address: Ludwigsburg District Office, Kreishaus, Room 405, Hindenburgstraße 40, 71638 Ludwigsburg
Further information is available at https://welcome.region-stuttgart.de/.
Information afternoon on part-time training in housekeeping on 08.05.
The qualification of semi-skilled workers in home economics brings added value to social institutions or food and supply companies, both for the company and for the employees.
The technical college for agriculture specializing in home economics in Ludwigsburg offers a free 18-month training course to become a specialist in home economics. Following this, it is possible to take the "State-certified home economist" vocational examination.
An information event will be held on May 8. Interested persons can find out about the content, procedure and organization of the part-time further training course.
Where: Nutrition Center Mittlerer Neckar, Hindenburgstraße 30/1, 71638 Ludwigsburg
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Registration by telephone: 07141 - 144 2700 or by e-mail: landwirtschaft@landkreis-ludwigsburg.de
Further information can be found under the heading "Fachschule und Ausbildung" on the website: https://ludwigsburg.landwirtschaft-bw.de/pb/,Lde/Startseite/Fachschule+und+Ausbildung/Staatlich+gepruefter+Hauswirtschafterin+nach+_+45_2+BBiG
IraSME
The 35th call for proposals of the international funding network IraSME has been launched. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and research institutions from the participating countries have until March 26 to submit funding applications for market-oriented research and development projects. Funding is available for innovative projects for the development of new products, processes or services.
The consortia must include at least two partners from Germany and one partner from one of the partner countries, including one small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). If successful, partners from both countries will each receive financial support for the project via their national funding program, as the national programs have agreed to cooperate on this. The relevant program for German companies is the Central Innovation Program for SMEs (ZIM).
On the following pages you will find information on the current IraSME call for proposals:
ZIM: https://www.zim.de/ZIM/Redaktion/DE/Artikel/internationale-ausschreibung-irasme.html
mFUND funding for the mobility of the future
With the mFUND innovation initiative, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs (BMDV) is funding research and development projects relating to digital data-based applications for the mobility of the future. The program supports the development of digital business ideas based on mobility, geo and weather data. The current call for funding focuses on small research projects, feasibility studies and field investigations. The focus is on the areas of data access, data application and/or data governance/standardization.
Projects with a maximum funding volume of 200,000 euros are eligible for funding, with funding rates of between 40% and 80%. Applications submitted by start-ups or SMEs and/or widespread dissemination of the results will be given special consideration when assessing applications. The application procedure is a two-stage process, with preliminary project outlines being submitted in the first stage. Further information on the program and its conditions can be found in the funding guidelines at https://bmdv.bund.de/SharedDocs/DE/Anlage/DG/vierter-foerderaufruf-foerderlinie.pdf?__blob=publicationFile
