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Perfectly positioned

Where talent, drive and opportunities meet

Gothenburg is the home for major companies, strong collaborations and heavy investments in R&D. It is situated in a region aiming to lead the way in the green transition. As a strategic Nordic location, it is attracting investment and talent fostering innovation and creating new opportunities. 

Gothenburg - the perfect location for your business 

Gothenburg is a city of innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Here we test new ideas and promote sustainable solutions worldwide. The region combines advanced manufacturing, growing services, and strategic logistics, making it the Nordics' gateway to the world. 

With the biggest port, strong railway links, and close proximity to major cities, it's a vital trading hub. Home to some of Sweden's biggest companies, Gothenburg fosters creative clusters driving global innovation in mobility, technology, urban development, and life sciences.

The strong spirit and tradition of collaboration between businesses, academia and public actors fuel these innovations. Gothenburg's emphasis on environmental initiatives, such as Gothenburg Green City Zone and sustainable urban planning, has made it a front-runner in sustainability which provides opportunities and possibilities for future sustainable solutions. 

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  • 1 st

    best country in the world for sustainable development. (SDG index 2020)

  • 130

    destinations with direct routes from the port of Gothenburg

  • 70 %

    of Scandinavia's population and industry is within 500 km of Gothenburg. 

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Why Gothenburg is perfectly positioned

Explore the strengths of Gothenburg that leverage the strategic location, key sectors, strong research and development landscape, seamless logistics, and expertise, positioning the city as a region where talent, drive and opportunities meet.

Key sectors

Gothenburg is as a global innovation hub. Successful collaborations between industry, the public sector, and academia have made Gothenburg a leader in areas like automotive, life science, the battery value chain, ICT, and urban development and logistics.

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Strong R&D

Gothenburg is a leading research region. Here you will find large knowledge-intensive companies and close collaboration between the private, public and academic sectors. About 1/3 of Sweden's total R&D investments within the private sector are made here.

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Logistics

Perfectly positioned in the center of Scandinavia, with seamless connections by sea, land and air, Gothenburg is an attractive location for doing business.

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Competence

In Gothenburg, we boast an extraordinary wealth of expertise. With robust academia, cutting-edge test beds, a high standard of education, and a skilled workforce comprising engineers and IT-trained professionals, we are at the forefront of innovation. Our collective competence spans across 98% of Sweden's industries, driving progress and excellence in every field.

Growth

Gothenburg is experiencing its greatest period of urban development, with investments creating 120,000 new jobs and construction plans worth approximately 100 billion EUR, making it one of Europe’s biggest centrally located urban investment opportunities.

The good life

Close to the sea, nature, and the world's most sustainable destination. What more could one ask for? 

Front-runner in sustainability

Sustainability defines Gothenburg's evolution, as we actively transition towards more sustainable services, products, and practices. From mere words to tangible actions, we're dedicated to minimizing our impact on the climate and environment.

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Hotspot for innovation

Embrace the knowledge, capabilities, and environments to pioneer sustainable solutions for tomorrow in Gothenburg. Elevate your business in the Nordic capital known for action and accomplishment.

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Master of collaboration

In Gothenburg, knowledge and solutions are always within reach. How? Through our distinctive culture of collaboration among businesses, academia, and the public sector, where we unite the right stakeholders.

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