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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.
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, aims to make a clearer contribution to Sweden’s overall competitiveness.
US giant Thermo Fisher Scientific 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.
Latest news and stories
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.
A newly formed Nordic industry alliance takes off in Gothenburg
Today, leading Nordic companies and foundations announce the establishment of Nordic Compass, a new pan-Nordic industry alliance for resilience and competitiveness. The ambition is to move faster than current European process and turn Nordic industrial strengths into concrete initiatives, aligned be…
Connecting health-tech with Gothenburg at Vitalis
Between 4 and 7 May, Vitalis takes place in Gothenburg, the Nordic region’s leading meeting place for the future of health, care and social services. With a strong focus on eHealth, welfare technology and innovation, Vitalis brings together key stakeholders from the public sector, academia, politics…