Skellefteå Science City

New Methods Drive New Solutions

To meet the major challenges our society faces, we need to dare to test new methods and invest in bold projects that can deliver real results. In collaboration with academia, industry, and the public sector, we develop platforms, projects, and clusters that position Skellefteå as an international leader in energy, mobility, game development and innovation. With broad expertise across local, regional, national, and global markets, we have successfully initiated and implemented groundbreaking projects.

About Us

Skellefteå Science City is a municipally owned company working to strengthen innovation and business development in Skellefteå. The organization was founded as part of Skellefteå Municipality’s strategy to promote entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly in technology and sustainability.

Funding
Funding comes partly from Skellefteå Science City’s owner, Skellefteå Municipality, and primarily from project funds that enable various programs and initiatives to support companies, entrepreneurs, sectors, and industries in the region. Initiatives include, for example, the Arctic Game cluster and the Arctic Aviation Hub program, as well as other flagship projects focused on sustainability and technological development.

Headquarters
Skellefteå Science City’s headquarters are located in central Skellefteå, in newly renovated spaces at Skellefteå Innovation Park. The innovation environment at Skellefteå Innovation Park is managed by Skellefteå Science City and serves as an important meeting place for companies, startups, and investors who want to contribute to the city’s dynamic business community.

Driving the Green Transition

As the innovation engine of northern Sweden, we ensure that Skellefteå remains at the forefront of the green transition. By leading pioneering projects, we drive growth, increase attractiveness, and foster innovation while actively supporting the shift toward sustainability. We constantly challenge traditional methods to create conditions for a more sustainable and future-oriented development.

System Demonstrator

System demonstrators are a type of advanced testing and innovation platform. They provide opportunities to test and validate new solutions in real, yet controlled, environments before they reach the market. They can be either a physical place or a process and include everything from technology and business models to policy barriers and user behavior, all viewed from a system perspective.

The advantage of system demonstrators is that they accelerate the pace of innovation and improve the chances of successful commercialization. In Skellefteå, we aim to use the entire city as a system demonstrator for sustainable solutions.

Supporting Your Innovation Journey

Do you have solutions that can take us into the future? Then we are here for you! With energy, knowledge, and support from our strong network, we are ready to help you move forward.