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

Testbed

Electric aviation & drones

One of Europe’s largest drone ports, open airspace and megawatt-scale electric infrastructure. Certify and future-proof your tech in real-world Nordic conditions.

About Arctic Aviation Hub
Ecosystem

Cybersecurity

Tap into an ecosystem focused on secure AI, IoT, and cloud innovation with direct links to industrial partners and EU-funded R&D opportunities.
Cluster

Composite materials

Sweden’s national composite cluster offers fast-track R&D, prototyping, and pilot production to accelerate your go-to-market journey.
Industry

Smart Forestry

Combine abundant resources with tech-enabled, sustainable forestry and scale your solution across the EU.

Industry

Mining & minerals

From critical raw materials to fossil-free production, this region is at the heart of Europe’s next-gen industrial value chains.
Tech

Space science & tech

Leverage Esrange, the ESA Business Incubator, a growing satellite and launch ecosystem – right here in Northern Sweden.
Energy

100 % renewable energy

Get instant access to surplus green energy for your operations – a strategic and sustainable edge when expanding in Europe.
Testbed

Data centers & digital infrastructure

Test and optimize cloud, edge, and AI systems at RISE ICE — a full-scale datacenter testbed driving efficiency, sustainability, and next-gen innovation.

About Rise Ice

What we offer

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

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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.