Saxony Trade & Invest Corp. (WFS) is the economic development agency of the Free State of Saxony, Germany. We support international companies seeking to establish or expand operations in Saxony, providing tailored assistance from the initial investment idea through implementation.

At SEMICON West, we represent Silicon Saxony, Europe’s largest microelectronics and ICT cluster. Around one third of all chips manufactured in Europe are produced in Saxony. The region is home to leading semiconductor manufacturers including GlobalFoundries, Infineon and Bosch, while ESMC – a joint venture of TSMC, Bosch, Infineon and NXP – is building a new 300 mm semiconductor fab in Dresden. The wider ecosystem includes specialized equipment and materials suppliers, automation and software companies, research institutes, universities and strong industry networks.

Our investor services cover location and site selection, access to business and research partners, funding opportunities and coordination with public authorities. All services are confidential, individually tailored and free of charge.

Meet us at SEMICON West to explore investment, expansion and partnership opportunities in one of Europe’s leading semiconductor locations.