Economical stable

Sweden’s economy is among the most stable in the world. Against the backdrop of turbulent times, growth is still on the rise in key industry areas like energy, transport, and advanced manufacturing.

Sustainability focused

Sustainability is non-negotiable for future competitiveness. Sweden recognises and actively promotes companies, solutions, and products that contribute to the goal of net-zero emissions.

Socially conscious

Tomorrow’s society is being built today, and Sweden’s vision for a sustainable, smart society that meets the Sustainable Development Goals underpins growth, investment, and collaboration.

 

Government providing a foundation for growth 

Successive Swedish governments have recognised the need to protect the environment while also growing the economy. This commitment is backed by large-scale investment so industry and business can go beyond talk to implementation. 

100% renewable energy by 2045
20% of Sweden’s private workforce is employed by foreign-owned companies
SEK 300 m Government investment in green transition per year 2018-2040

 

Sweden's open, inclusive and solution driven mindset has set a high standard for innovation and creating solutions that make society better – and is underpinned by high-level, strategic government support and tangible policy initiatives and investment funding. 

Read more about the policies, initiatives, and agencies supporting Sweden’s sustainability strategy:

The Swedish Government
Sweden’s Environmental Protection Agency
Sweden’s Energy Agency
Swedish Institute (si.se)
Official source for facts about Sweden

World-leading industry segments driving sustainable change

Swedish industry is at the forefront of change; Sustainable battery production, fossil fuel-free steel, green energy, advanced digital technologies, and new materials are being reinvented by entrepreneurial startups, international heavy-hitters, and research and academia. 

2nd highest producers of unicorn companies per capita in the world after Silicon Valley
31+ Incubators
30+ Science parks

 

A united and diverse tapestry of regional industry clusters 

Natural resources, historical industry expertise, and emerging innovation hubs shape Sweden’s investment landscape. Business Sweden works alongside Sweden’s regional investment promotional organisations help international companies to identify opportunities and partners at a national, regional, and local level.  

For more information about our regional partners, click here. 
Our investment promotion partners mapped: here.

Team Sweden actors play a major role in supporting investment and initiatives that propel the sustainability agenda forward. Find out more about how key government agency Vinnova is supporting research and innovation collaborations in Sweden. 

 

Business Sweden  

Business Sweden has a unique government mandate to support Swedish companies grow on the global stage, and help international companies invest and collaborate in Sweden. We work with industry and governments to connect stakeholders and identify growth opportunities. 

 

Innovation and collaboration in action

 

Kry/Livi

“Sweden is a small market, so you need to plan for expansion. That’s why so many companies have a global vision from day one.” Johannes Schildt, CEO

Bosch R&D Center, Lund

“Sweden has been a forerunner when it comes to digitalisation and also in climate transition.” Florian Marcard, Head of R&D

HCL

“The amount of innovation that happens here, in this part of the world, is amazing. This place is well hidden, it is underrated.” Pankaj Tagra, EVP Nordic and DACH

Mastercard

“We see a clear leadership in Sweden both from businesses, individuals, and government and we think Sweden can show the world where to go in this transition.” Malin Berge, Head of Global Sustainability Innovation Lab

Zalando

“Nordic consumers, especially the Swedish ones, are incredibly digitally savvy which makes Sweden the perfect test market both for online and more sophisticated services.” Kenneth Melchior, Director Northern Europe