Founded in 1994, the Hanse-Parlament is dedicated to promoting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and enhancing competitiveness across the Baltic Sea region. As a non-profit, non-governmental organization, we operate with public funding to drive economic growth and innovation. Our powerful network comprises 50 leading business organizations and 25 educational institutions like universities and vocational schools. Together, we develop cutting-edge qualification programs and foster innovation initiatives tailored to the unique needs of SMEs.
The Hanse-Parlament promotes small and medium enterprises and helps the Baltic Sea region to become more innovative and competitive by bringing stakeholders to form the economic and the educational world together. The work is carried out according to the following philosophy: the cultural diversity of the Baltic Sea region must be conserved, and the regions should be developed according to their respective strengths.
Strengthening of the economic competitiveness of the Baltic Sea region and development of intensive cooperation with a high spatial identification
Support of the medium-sized economy and the skilled crafts, in particular all transnational activities and international cooperation’s
Research and qualification projects for the benefit of SMEs
Promotion of vocational training, excellent education of businessmen and executives of the medium-sized economy in form of dual bachelor studies as well as further training
Furtherance of the economic and cultural development in the partial regions of the Baltic Sea Region as well as support of the experience exchange and a cooperation orientated on regional strengths.
CURRENT AND FUTURE PROJECTS
BA&VET
The project, which is being carried out under the leadership of the Hanse-Parlament, with four universities and two Read more
Easy Energy
The Easy Energy project empowers municipalities and enterprises with practical and cost-effective strategies to lower energy consumption in Read more
AI4SMEs
Understanding and applying artificial intelligence (AI) is essential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By implementing this project, Read more
