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19 proud facts about Gothenburg in 2026
Companies flock to new AI Gothenburg
A new hub for AI entrepreneurs has opened its doors in central Gothenburg. More than 100 companies have already applied to join, with around 20 admitted so far—several of which have already begun moving in. AI Gothenburg expects at least 30 companies to be on site by the autumn.
The largest companies in Gothenburg 2026
Gothenburg is a key driver of growth and innovation in Sweden. Some world-leading companies are headquartered in the region, and our business landscape is characterised by an exciting mix of large corporations and innovative startups and SMEs. In this article, we present Gothenburg’s largest compani…
Why Modi met the Swedish prime minister in Gothenburg
International summit meetings are usually held in Stockholm. But when India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, it took place in Gothenburg – one of Europe’s most important cities for the grow…
Business sentiment remains steady - but sector gaps persist
The economic tendency for Gothenburg region remains stable, though disparities between different parts of the economy are becoming more pronounced. Commerce and the hospitality sector are performing strongly while the situation for construction and manufacturing companies remains weak.
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Sweden shines in innovation rankings
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Sweden’s economic centre is moving westward
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Norway strengthens its presence in Gothenburg
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Gothenburg leads the way in medical simulation
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Seven effects of West Sweden's new battery industry
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Gothenburg - driving progress towards smart and sustainable mobility
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Novo Energy receives the Key to Gothenburg
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A newly formed Nordic industry alliance takes off in Gothenburg
Sweden accelerates AI for entrepreneurs with NVIDIA as partner – launches new AI hub in Gothenburg
Gothenburg: Sweden is accelerating its national AI agenda with the launch of AI Gothenburg, a new public-private hub created to make the region the Nordic epicenter for starting and scaling AI-driven companies. The initiative originates from a committed group of private entrepreneurs, working in clo…
Sweden’s Wireless Charging project expands with new station
In an important boost to inductive wireless charging technology for commercial fleets and autonomous taxi systems, Business Region Gothenburg, InductEV, and Svenska Mässan Gothia Towers today announced the addition of a new wireless EV charging station outside The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centr…
Global mobility giant KPIT opens Nordic operations in Gothenburg
Modern vehicles are often described as computers on wheels. Everything is controlled by software. It is therefore natural that the mobility software company KPIT opens a technology centre in Gothenburg, a global leader in sustainable mobility innovation. The aim is to scale to about 100 employees in…
American quantum technology company opens operation in Gothenburg
Quantum computers are predicted to revolutionize human ability. One of the world's leading quantum computer manufacturers, American IonQ, has now chosen Gothenburg for its European expansion – due to Swedish know-how and great industrial interest, especially from AstraZeneca.
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Northvolt and Volvo Cars choose Gothenburg for new battery factory
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Major investment in electric planes in Gothenburg
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Volvo Cars and Northvolt break ground on Gothenburg gigafactory
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Gothenburg goes big on future mobility
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Gothenburg is testing how electric cars can strengthen the electricity grid
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Ecoride moves electric bike production home to Gothenburg
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Vital e-mobility conference to be held in Gothenburg, Sweden
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19 proud facts about Gothenburg in 2026
Why Modi met the Swedish prime minister in Gothenburg
International summit meetings are usually held in Stockholm. But when India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, it took place in Gothenburg – one of Europe’s most important cities for the grow…
Business sentiment remains steady - but sector gaps persist
The economic tendency for Gothenburg region remains stable, though disparities between different parts of the economy are becoming more pronounced. Commerce and the hospitality sector are performing strongly while the situation for construction and manufacturing companies remains weak.
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Christian Borg
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