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A hotspot for innovation, master of collaboration, front-runner in sustainability and perfectly positioned. Gothenburg has several thriving sectors including life science, mobility, and technology. The city’s economic diversity and innovation make it a global hub for growth.
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Can the Nordic region become Europe’s next growth engine?
The spotlight is on Gothenburg as leading decision-makers from industry and politics gather for Nordic Compass Summit on 4-5 November.
Together, they will discuss how the Nordic region can strengthen its position in an increasingly competitive global economy.
Sharp upturn in the Gothenburg economy
The Gothenburg economy is showing clear signs of strength. A recovery in the construction sector, growing employment and renewed confidence among manufacturers point to brighter prospects for the region in the months ahead.
Why on earth should you invest in Gothenburg?
Perhaps because earth means everything to us, and we attract people and companies who share our passion. Gothenburg is a green tech hub, leading in electrification, mobility, life science, and deep tech. The perfect place to grow your business.
Latest news and stories
Why the Nordic region is well placed to boost Europe's competitiveness
The Nordic countries continue to perform strongly by European standards. As global competition intensifies, the region's strengths in innovation, industry and cooperation can play an important role in strengthening Europe's long-term competitiveness.
Watch the economic outlook seminar from Nordic Compass Summit
This year's economic outlook seminar, held on 5 November, was organised in collaboration with the Nordic Compass Summit, giving the programme a stronger Nordic perspective. In addition to an analysis of the economic situation in the Nordic countries and the Gothenburg region, the audience was offere…
Sweden's talent prefers to live and work in Gothenburg
Young skilled professionals in Sweden would rather live and work in Gothenburg than anywhere else in the country, according to this year's Talent City Index Sweden. Gothenburg also tops the ranking as Sweden's friendliest city, while Västra Götaland, Gothenburg’s county, was edged out of the top spo…
Sharp upturn in the Gothenburg economy
The construction sector in the Gothenburg region is finally gaining momentum. Combined with manufacturers' strong expectations for the next quarter, the regional economic tendency indicator has risen sharply. Employment is up by 6,000 jobs compared with a year ago, and unemployment is moving back to…
Can the Nordic Region become Europe's growth engine?
Cecilia Malmström, Carl Bennet and the Nordic Council of Ministers' Karin Elleman will discuss this topic on Thursday 5 November in Gothenburg, during Economic Outlook – a specially designed Nordic economic seminar arranged by Business Region Gothenburg. The seminar begins the day that continues wit…
Gothenburg's ConScience expands in the quantum world
ConScience began as a researcher's side project in a cleanroom at Chalmers University of Technology. Today, the company supplies components to quantum computer developers across several continents, having built its business without external investors. COO Ellen Andreasson discusses what Gothenburg h…