We accelerate innovation

As a driving force for innovation and collaboration, we create the conditions for sustainable growth, where business and society develop together. Together, we build a place where ideas can grow, and solutions for tomorrow take shape today.

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Motion capture

09 Apr 2026

From Workshop to Job – Alva Lands Her First Production

A year ago, around 30 participants from across Sweden gathered in Skellefteå to learn about motion capture. Dancers, actors, film producers, directors, technicians, and animators explored during the workshop how creative expression and advanced technology come together in mocap productions.

Incubator

30 Mar 2026

The Incubator Reaches the Halfway Point – Building New Game Studios in Skellefteå

The Arctic Game Incubator has reached the halfway mark of its first six-month program. Participating studios are already moving from early ideas toward structured, scalable game businesses highlighting the role of targeted incubation in strengthening the games industry in Skellefteå.

Drone

24 Mar 2026

Future emergency response tested with drones and 5G

Region Västerbotten has carried out tests using drones and 5G at Skellefteå Droneport to transmit situational awareness data from simulated accident sites. The results demonstrate how the technology can strengthen decision making during emergency response and lay the foundation for increased collaboration between public safety actors.
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Green Transition through Innovation and Collaboration

Skellefteå Science City plays a key role in driving the green transition forward by actively promoting innovation and sustainable growth – locally, regionally, and nationally. We support companies and industries that develop new solutions within our focus areas: circular industry, sustainable mobility, the society of the future, innovation & growth, and digital & cutting-edge technologies.

Through our projects, programs, clusters, and testbeds, we enable companies to integrate sustainability principles into their business models, thus contributing to reducing their carbon footprint.

An important part of our strategy is to create platforms for collaboration between various stakeholders – businesses, academia, and the public sector – to jointly develop innovative solutions that support a sustainable future.

Skellefteå Science City acts as a catalyst for the green transition by creating conditions for sustainable and climate-smart development. Through our initiatives, we support businesses and industries in remaining competitive in a global market where sustainability is becoming increasingly important. At the same time, we ensure that our region continues to be at the forefront of both innovation and sustainability.

  • This is where the green transition gains momentum!