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