The southernmost part of Sweden is a small region with big possibilities for making a global impact – especially within the region’s key industries: Smart Sustainable Cities, Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Industry, Life Science, Food & Tech.
This year, Invest in Skåne has created a trend report looking at the Skåne region’s readiness for engaging with global trends, and providing the ideal environment for companies seeking solutions for global societal challenges.
From urbanisation or an ageing world population, to the move to cleaner greener energy or plant-based food solutions, Skåne offers many advantages for companies within key sectors working towards building a better world for generations to come.
Take a look at the report and get in touch with us if you would like to know more about future possibilities for your business or learn about amazing innovations and companies from the Skåne region.
This is a key focus area for Invest in Skåne and initiatives within the sector are largely motivated by the global sustainable goals. There are many companies in Sweden and the Nordics working towards delivering sustainable solutions within smart cities.
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The Skåne region is fast becoming a global material science hotspot, with a knowledge intensive ecosystem that pushes the boundaries of materials innovation through collaborative research & testing.
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Skåne is part of Medicon Valley – the renowned life science cluster at the centre of Nordic life science innovation which is home to a vibrant ecosystem with a vast talent pool and world-leading academic institutions and research facilities.
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The Skåne region serves up the entire food chain in one place, with a spectrum of actors covering primary production, through to processing and packaging.
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The southernmost part of Sweden has an edge in advanced tech expertise within deep tech, which includes AI, 5G, image recognition, the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data.
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If you would like to chat about trends and business opportunities in the region or growing your Skåne-based company internationally, reach out to our experts working with Skåne's key industries.
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The Skåne region is part of Medicon Valley – the renowned life science cluster at the centre of Nordic life science innovation which is home to a vibrant ecosystem with a vast talent pool and world-leading academic institutions and research facilities.
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A key strength of the Skåne region is that it offers an intersection of life science, agronomy, and food research, with a significant start-up scene for new food companies ranging from sustainable fish farming to biodegradable products.
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With approximately 5 times more game studios per capita than London and Montreal, Malmö and its surrounding area is one of the most important regions for the games industry.
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The Skåne region has a legacy of innovation and an edge in advanced tech expertise within deep tech, which includes AI, 5G, image recognition, the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data, along with a fast-growing and thriving game development scene.
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