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A central hub for anyone who wants to delve deeper into Gothenburg’s business community, the region’s development, and the opportunities for companies to grow here. Here we gather analyses, guides, trend reports, and up‑to‑date insights that help you understand trends, develop your business, make informed decisions, and create success in Gothenburg.
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Business Turku
Business Turku visited Gothenburg to learn how strong innovation ecosystems support the green transition, leading to new insights, collaborations and long-term partnerships.
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Trends
7 tech trends shaping 2026
Explore seven tech trends shaping 2026 and see why Gothenburg is a hub for AI and deep tech. Learn more and seize new opportunities.
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Guides
Student guide to Gothenburg’s business landscape
Discover Gothenburg’s key industries, top employers and career paths for international students. Start planning your future in one of Europe’s most innovative regions.
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Economic Outlook #1 2026
Overall, the economic tendency for the Gothenburg region improved slightly on the previous quarter. Sentiment, however, is divided with commerce and services experiencing a strong situation, while manufacturing and construction business perceive the situation as weak. The Gothenburg region's ten mos…
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Guides
The entrepreneur's guide to Gothenburg
For entrepreneurs and talent looking for a supportive, future-focused environment, Gothenburg offers a rare combination of opportunity, openness and quality of life, with innovation taking place in real-world testbeds, labs and collaborative environments – not just in theory.
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Landing a job in the Gothenburg region
Discover job opportunities in the Gothenburg region. Explore career paths, key industries and why Gothenburg is a great place to work and live.
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Trends
7 life science trends
Rapid progress in precision medicine is reshaping healthcare. Digitalisation, AI, and advanced therapies are creating new value for both companies and care providers – and ultimately helping people live healthier, longer lives. Explore seven trends now shaping the life science sector.
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Retail Guide Sweden 2024/2025
This guide charts retail opportunities in Sweden’s three largest city regions – Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö (Skåne) and provides facts and maps about the Swedish market, consumers and key retail areas.
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Facts & Figures 2025/2026
Download Facts & Figures - the most comprehensive compilation of facts and statistics on the Gothenburg region’s business environment. It is an annual publication from Business Region Göteborg.
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Trends
Mobility and transportation trends 2025
Mobility is in global focus, and the pace of change is rapid. Vehicles are evolving – but the systems behind them are transforming even faster as mobility becomes electric, connected, and increasingly autonomous. The shift spans all modes of transport. Here, you can explore seven strong trends shapi…
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The investor’s guide to Gothenburg – a region of opportunities
Discover why the Gothenburg region stands out as a smart, strategic choice for international investment. Here you’ll find insights and guidance that help you identify opportunities, navigate the market, and build long‑term success.
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Business R&D in West Sweden 2024
Sweden's R&D intensity is among the highest in the world - and Gothenburg is an important driver. In the report Business R&D in West Sweden, we provide an overview of business R&D expenditure in Gothenburg's county, Västra Götaland, during the period 1997–2023.