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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…
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…
Construction begins on Sahlgrenska Life
Construction of Sahlgrenska Life, one of the largest investments in future healthcare in the Nordic region, is now officially underway. The project is part of the ongoing expansion and transformation of the life science and health cluster in central Gothenburg.
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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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West Sweden - an important hub for Sweden's growing semiconductor industry
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…
Business optimism continues to improve – but sentiment is divided
The commerce and services sectors are experiencing strong economic activity. For exports and the construction sector, however, the situation remains weak. Overall, the economic tendency for the Gothenburg region improved slightly on the previous quarter, shows this year’s first Economic Outlook repo…
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