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Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Shane Finlay has led a truly international life. Having studied in Honolulu, Hawaii, and lived in London, Shane’s journey eventually brought him to Gothenburg, Sweden. His wife’s dream job at Volvo Cars prompted the move, marking a new chapter filled with challenge…

On Friday, 24 January 2025, Battery Centre Gothenburg was inaugurated at Lindholmen – a state-of-the-art training centre for the industry with a focus on battery manufacturing. The centre is a crucial part of the transition towards electromobility and strengthens Gothenburg's position as a…

Gothenburg is an innovation hub and a leader in the transition towards sustainable industry. Now a battery cluster is taking shape, characterised by something that has served the region well: collaboration.

The Gothenburg region is a driving force in Sweden’s transition to carbon neutral industries. Investments and collaborations in the automotive and chemical industries are crucial not only for Sweden, but for the whole of Europe.

Tech companies with Gothenburg founders have never been hotter. Ten companies were acquired for a total value of up to SEK 40 billion (approximately USD 3.6 billion) in 2024 – figures without precedent.

Over the next two years, Gothenburg Green City Zone will receive EUR 600,000 in funding from the EU to ramp up the efforts for achieving a zero-emission transport system by 2030. It is a confirmation that the EU believes in Gothenburg’s processes and methods, and of the city’s strength in stakeholde…

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.

Business Region Göteborg has joined the Choose Europe network, which brings together the investment promotion agencies of several of the continent’s most dynamic regions. The initiative raises awareness of Europe’s advantages and aims to simplify and accelerate expansion to Europe for companies. 

Global military expenditure is at an all-time high as peace and security in multiple regions has deteriorated. Swedish company Saab is a global leader in the defence sector. On 13 November, hundreds of representatives from the local business community had the chance to meet and hear more from Saab’s…

Landing a job in a different country needs an effort. It takes time and struggle. At International House Gothenburg (IHG), we aim to support newcomers during these challenging days and make their job-seeking journey easier with collaboration. The most rewarding part of this process for the IHG crew …

Gothenburg's platform for climate-neutral construction has received co-financing from the EU's regional fund, enabling the implementation of four groundbreaking pilot projects within the construction sector. These initiatives focus on developing innovative solutions and business models to promote su…

Gothenburg is solidifying its position as a world-class innovation hub, with business R&D expenditure growing significantly. In 2023, companies in Gothenburg’s county, Västra Götaland, spent over SEK 9 billion more on R&D than companies in the Stockholm County. The R&D intensity in Gothenburg's coun…