Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is “Key to Bavaria”?
“Key to Bavaria” is a free, publicly accessible company database operated by Bayern International Bayern International is a company of the Free State of Bavaria and has been a central player in Bavarian foreign trade promotion for almost 30 years. The company database provides comprehensive information on Bavarian companies and institutions from various industries and is promoted by us around the world – whether through our trade fair participations, business and delegation trips, or our networking projects. “Key to Bavaria” enables international business partners to specifically search for Bavarian products, services, and technology partners.
Which industries are represented in the company database?
The database covers companies from 22 key industries, including:
- Automotive industry
- Mechanical engineering
- Medical technology
- Biotechnology
- Environmental technology
- Information and communication technology
- Aerospace
- Energy technology
- Financial services
- Logistics
In addition, cross-sector technologies such as R&D, education and training, technology consulting, or network management are included. You will also find companies in the fields of innovations and megatrends, such as Smart City, bioeconomy, Industry 4.0, or Internet of Things.
How do I find Bavarian companies in the database?
The database offers a user-friendly search function that allows you to search for companies in various industries (link to Help & Search section), target countries, and target markets. You can also perform a free-text search.
A target country refers to a country where a company is already active or plans to engage in business in the future. This may include product distribution, the provision of a service, or other business activities.
A target market is a specific market or market segment that a company wishes to serve with its products or services. Target markets can be existing ones where the company is already active, or new ones planned for future expansion (e.g., mechanical engineering).
How can I download addresses? How many addresses can I download at once?
After performing a search, the list view of the results is displayed: sequential number, company/institution name, postal code, city, and products/services in English. By clicking the drop-down field, the entire list can be sorted by name, postal code, or city (ascending/descending). From this list view, you can export up to 100 data records. Select the desired records using the checkboxes on the right-handed side. The selection can be reset using the "Clear data selection" button above or below the list.
After clicking the “Export data selection” button above or below the list, a new page opens. Here you can define which functions of the selected contact persons should be exported as well. If you make no selection or choose more than 100 data records, the first 100 entries of the list will be provided. You must also accept the listed terms of use. Finally, click the “Export data selection” button and choose whether to open or save the result file. The exported data (company/institution name, address, phone number, email, contact persons) will be provided in Excel format.