Steinbeis Transfer Center EAST WEST Joint-Ventures is a link between East and West-European industry and science. Our activities are oriented to develop long term business relationshipls. We know the industry in Central and Eastern Europe. During our systematic search for suppliers we got in touch with thousands of manufacturers. Such projects are basis for our contribution to regional development and economic promotion. A profund understanding of the performance and capabilities of enterprises – and of their needs – allows to develop suitable actions which are target oriented towards a business friendly environment. Our work results in knowledge of the future markets, insights on upcomming business opportunities, usefull contacts to decision makers in public administration and governments – and all this we make available to our customers. The Transfer Center was founded in 1994 by its director Jürgen Raizner.