The fastest way to expand in Europe?

Establish in northern Sweden

If your goal is to scale in the European market, look north. Our Softlanding program helps you establish and scale in one of Europe’s strongest innovation ecosystems, with access to green energy, advanced industry and world-class testbeds. Establish here, and you’re halfway in.

Investments in the region.

100 billion US dollars is being invested in northern Sweden as we speak

Why northern Sweden?

98 %

Fossil-free electricity production with the highest share of renewable energy in the EU.

2nd

Largest concentration of unicorns (billion dollar companies) per capita in the world, after Silicon Valley.

100+

Testbeds, incubators and science parks for Industry 4.0, smart mobility, life science, recycling and more.

Key sectors for growth

What we offer

Our tailored Softlanding support program that helps you establish quickly and scale confidently from Northern Sweden into the broader European market.

Support for company establishment

  • Hands-on help with company registration, visas, legal and tax setup
  • Office, lab, and testbed access in Skellefteå, Piteå, or Luleå
  • Curated introductions to suppliers, customers, and investors
  • Fast-track entry into Sweden’s innovation ecosystem
  • Support tapping into EU-funded R&D and industrial networks

Support for social integration

  • Help finding housing, banking, and local services
  • Cultural onboarding and community introductions
  • Visa and relocation support for team and family
  • Ongoing, personalized support from our local experts

Life in northern Sweden: Five seasons, midnight sun and arctic light.

  • The northern parts of Sweden makes up 23 % of California's land area.

  • Photo: Luleå Kommun

Your team will want to stay

Skellefteå, Piteå, and Luleå are compact, connected, and modern hubs for innovation. Your team can walk to work, live close to nature, and access world-class infrastructure within minutes. Relocating to Northern Sweden means more than doing business, it means living well.

Quality of life

• Clean and sustainable living environment
• Work-life balance that boosts innovation and productivity
• Family-friendly, safe, and English-speaking

Healthcare & education

• High-quality, universal healthcare
• Top-ranked education system, excellent public schools, international schools and world-renowned universities

Family & social support

• Reliable and inclusive social infrastructure
• Affordable, high-standard childcare options
• 15 months paid parental leave

Build your European future – from the top of it

The fastest way into the EU market isn’t through a crowded capital. It’s through the north; where industry, sustainability, and innovation intersect.

Our Softlanding puts you on the inside track.

We're here to answer your questions

Skellefteå Science City

Pernilla Lindmark

Pernilla Lindmark

Piteå Science Park

Patrik Isaksson

Patrik Isaksson

Luleå Science Park

Skellefteå Science City

Magnus Wiklund

Magnus Wiklund

Funders & Partners