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In little more than a year, Coretura has grown from a newly started operation to around 170 employees in Gothenburg. The company has now been awarded the Key to Gothenburg for an establishment that strengthens the region's position in future mobility, software development and connected transport sol…

Gothenburg has long been the beating heart of Sweden’s automotive industry. But today, it’s more than that. It’s evolved into one of Europe’s leading automotive and mobility hubs, attracting major investments and top talent.

Gothenburg has been named among the top 100 innovation clusters in the world, and climbed to 18th by intensity. Meanwhile, Sweden has been recognised as the world’s second most innovative economy and maintained its position as the most innovative country in the EU.

Ten of Gothenburg’s largest annual events generate SEK 2.3 billion in tourism-related economic impact every year, shows a new report from Göteborg & Co. But the value does not stop there. As millions of visitors, participants and decision-makers return to the city year after year, Gothenburg’s brand…

Many of the key ingredients for a thriving life science sector are already in place in West Sweden, with significant untapped potential still to be realised. Now, leading organisations from industry, academia and the public sector are joining forces to unlock that potential.

Higher production volumes are lifting the Gothenburg region’s manufacturing sector during the third quarter of the year. Like commerce companies, manufacturing firms now perceive the economic tendency as strong. Meanwhile, the labour market continues to improve, shows Business Region Göteborg’s thir…

In August, Etihad Airways announced a new flight route between Gothenburg and Abu Dhabi. Following exceptional demand since bookings opened, the airline has upgraded the route from seasonal to year-round.

The Gothenburg region is home to major defence and aerospace companies including Saab Surveillance, GKN Aerospace, Volvo Defence and Hammar Defence. Combined with strong research capabilities, advanced manufacturing and expertise in dual-use technologies, the region offers an attractive environment …

Germany has long played a key role in Gothenburg's international business landscape. This autumn, Business Region Göteborg will be at five major events in Germany, helping to forge new business connections and create opportunities for collaboration and investment.

Gothenburg is moving forward. The city is growing, companies are investing, and ideas becoming reality. A lot is happening here – and it’s happening now. You might notice it every day. But in the midst of all this progress, it’s easy to take it for granted. Take a moment, and reflect: We are growing…

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.

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…