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Business sentiment remains steady - but sector gaps persist
Gothenburg to host major Nordic cleantech event
Cleantech Capital Day, a leading cleantech conference and matchmaking event, returns to Gothenburg, the city where it all started 20 years ago. Investors, industry leaders and some of the Nordic’s most promising cleantech companies will gather in the city on 2-3 June.
West Sweden aligns efforts to strengthen Swedish life science
The life science sector in Gothenburg is experiencing a period of strong growth and expansion. Now, leading private, academic and public stakeholders are setting a joint direction forward by establishing a common council to accelerate development. West Sweden, with Gothenburg as its regional capital…
US giant opens new laboratory in Gothenburg
Thermo Fisher Scientific officially opened its new bioanalytical and biomarker laboratory in Gothenburg on 19 May. The investment is expected to create up to 140 jobs and further strengthens Gothenburg and Sweden’s life science ecosystem.
West Sweden - an important hub for Sweden's growing semiconductor industry
From AI and mobility to energy and communications, semiconductors are the foundation of modern technology. As Sweden and Europe look to strengthen the semiconductor industry, Gothenburg and West Sweden are well positioned to play a role in some key areas, shows a new report.
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16 proud facts about Gothenburg in 2025
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The largest companies in Gothenburg 2025
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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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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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Business sentiment remains steady - but sector gaps persist
West Sweden - an important hub for Sweden's growing semiconductor industry
From AI and mobility to energy and communications, semiconductors are the foundation of modern technology. As Sweden and Europe look to strengthen the semiconductor industry, Gothenburg and West Sweden are well positioned to play a role in some key areas, shows a new report.
Permanent home planned for the iconic ship Götheborg of Sweden
Greencarrier and the City of Gothenburg have agreed on an ambition to create a long-term home for the Götheborg of Sweden at Masthuggskajen in central Gothenburg. The aim is for the ship to play a central role in a new historical visitor centre, due to open in 2031, and to help create a more vibrant…
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