Institute for Mittelstand and Family Firms (IMF)
Good for Hamburg
The Institute for Mittelstand and Family Firms is an independent institute under private management sponsored by HSBA ÎçÒ¹AV.
Its aim is to identify the specific challenges faced by SMEs and family businesses (in Hamburg), to generate scientifically sound solutions and to transfer the findings to the economy.
The focus of the institute is on the one hand based on the fact that SMEs and family enterprises are the backbone of the German economy, specifically in terms of innovation and competitiveness. On the other hand they are not at the focus of the public, the science as well as the politics as the latter tend to concentrate on large companies.
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Our Goals
Promote
We promote the development and the value of the medium-sized and the family-owned businesses especially in the Hamburg area.
Research
We conduct challenging research with a high relevance for practice and are engaged in the doctoral education.
Networking
We offer a platform to all sectors to encourage the exchange of knowledge as well as to reflect and discuss challenges together.
