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The vision is a world-class life science district with 350 companies and 7,000 people. Large parts are already up and running - and attracting global talent and companies. Now construction of the next phase entailing 100,000 sqm is underway. First up is a large-scale building with state-of-the-art l…

The Bill Gates backed hybrid-electric plane maker Heart Aerospace has raised USD 107 million in a Series B funding round, as it looks to decarbonize and democratize air travel. 

Advanced therapies, ATMPs, are revolutionizing the possibilities for treating and even curing serious illnesses. They are transforming the global pharmaceutical industry. Gothenburg and West Sweden are at the forefront, with industry, academia and healthcare driving progress. 

Global aerospace company GKN Aerospace has announced it will invest GBP 50 million, approximately SEK 650 million, in a new centre of excellence in West Sweden, to accelerate and scale-up production of its groundbreaking additive fabrication technology. The investment will create 150 jobs for highly…

As we work our way towards 2024, let's take a look back at the most popular news articles posted on Invest in Gothenburg this year. Here is a list of the most interesting news articles based on views throughout the year.

Half a year ago Irish company McCaughey Foods had its eyes on processing equipment being sold in Gothenburg. They bought the equipment. Instead of transporting it back to Ireland as planned, they launched a business. Production will soon be in full swing.

Gothenburg company Einride was the first in Sweden and the USA to operate electrified and autonomous trucks in commercial traffic. Today, they have one of the largest heavy electric truck fleets in the world.

European furniture company XXXLutz has acquired land in Gothenburg and plans to open a megastore during 2025. It will create up to 250 jobs in the city. 

The tech scene in Gothenburg is expanding rapidly, with numerous new companies emerging, startups quickly scaling up, and significant investments pouring into these ventures. Now, the focus is on attracting more international expertise and talent to the region.

Preem will repurpose its refinery in the Gothenburg region, an investment worth EUR 500 million (SEK 5.5 billion). The investment represents an important step for the company as it phases out fossil production in favour of renewable fuels for road and air transport.

Gothenburg’s life science and health innovation science park has named Cecilia Edebo as its new CEO. Starting early next year, her mission will be to further develop the science park as a leading catalyser of collaborative health innovation.

Gothenburg’s Anodox Group and Sri Lankan multinational Orel Group have unveiled a new strategic partnership. Green energy, sustainable mobility and artificial intelligence will be in focus.