Matchmaking with Croatian Companies

20 May 2025 | Stuttgart, Germany

Jürgen Raizner

Managing Director

Steinbeis-Transferzentrum Ost-West-Kooperationen

Deggingen, Germany

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We foster cross-border collaborations, we help companies find partners and implement projects that enhance entrepreneurship, VET, and innovation across Europe.

My organisation

The Steinbeis Transfer Center East-West Joint-Ventures, part of the Steinbeis network, specializes in promoting cross-border collaborations to facilitate business growth. It assists companies in identifying suitable partners and establishing production facilities across Europe. The center implements projects aimed at enhancing entrepreneurship, vocational education, and innovation. By leveraging extensive regional expertise, it helps investors navigate the complexities of emerging markets. Additionally, the center engages in publicly funded initiatives to strengthen economic cooperation and drive sustainable development. Its mission is to create a robust network that fosters success in international markets. The center is closely linked to the Steinbeis Danube Center, which aims to implement the EU Strategy for the Danube Region. Steinbeis Network – A Leading Institution in Knowledge and Technology Transfer Steinbeis GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, is a globally recognized network specializing in knowledge and technology transfer. The Steinbeis Network comprises over 1,100 transfer enterprises with more than 5,200 experts working collaboratively to provide tailored solutions for businesses and institutions. This interdisciplinary approach ensures measurable added value for clients and has established Steinbeis as one of the world's most successful service providers in this field. The organization operates with a focus on bridging the gap between research and practice, enabling innovation and sustainable economic growth. The Steinbeis model is unique in its emphasis on decentralized expertise, with each transfer center operating independently while adhering to the network's shared mission of fostering innovation. Services include research and development, consulting, training, and evaluation, all delivered with a focus on practical implementation. Through its global network and commitment to excellence, Steinbeis GmbH & Co. KG provides a robust platform for advancing technological progress and economic cooperation, making it a valuable partner for businesses, governments, and research institutions worldwide.
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About me

Jürgen Raizner, born in 1967, studied Business Administration and Logistics at the University of Applied Sciences Nürtingen-Geislingen in the Stuttgart region, graduating in 1993. His professional career in international business began as early as 1991. Since then, he has worked as a long-term and short-term expert in almost every country in Central and Eastern Europe, gaining extensive experience in fostering international cooperation.

A notable example of our recent efforts is the project launched in February in partnership with organizations from Croatia. This initiative aims to develop and implement innovative building materials to strengthen the energy efficiency of buildings.

As the founder and director of several Steinbeis enterprises in Germany, Austria, Romania, Azerbaijan, and Ukraine, Jürgen Raizner has been an entrepreneur since 1994. His Steinbeis Centers support companies in identifying optimal locations for foreign direct investment and outsourcing projects. Another key focus of his work is creating business-friendly environments in Central and Eastern Europe, promoting innovation through effective university-industry collaboration, and fostering entrepreneurship based on knowledge and science rather than low-cost manufacturing.

Jürgen Raizner has demonstrated expertise in managing multinational consortia within EU-funded projects. He has successfully led major consultancy initiatives, including reporting at the international board level and to government officials at the state secretary level. His work has significantly contributed to strengthening economic cooperation between businesses, academia, and governments

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Skills

  • innovation
  • Start-up
  • regional development
  • Technology transfer
  • investment funding
  • energy efficiency
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Development
  • Internationalization

Interests

  • partnerships
  • Technologies