Business sectors in Skåne

Advanced materials & manufacturing

With two groundbreaking research facilities offering world-class imaging techniques and instruments, as well as Lund University’s research in nanotechnology, Skåne is world-renowned as an advanced materials science stronghold.

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Digital games

Skåne offers the entire value chain for digital game development, from education, knowledge, talent and incubators, to support networks, a competitive business climate and internationalisation opportunities. Learn more on the sector page.

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Life sciences

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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Tech

The Skåne region is an attractive location for tech (both software & hardware), offering a wide range of tech companies, from global leaders to well-known startups, and a thriving game development sector.

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Foodtech

The southernmost part of Sweden serves up the entire food chain in one place, with 30% of all food we consume in Sweden coming from Skåne, and food products being the region’s largest goods export.

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Green transition

Skåne is buzzing with sustainable development activity. Our strategic focus on sustainability, renewable energy, innovation in green technologies, combined with a thriving, collaborative innovation ecosystem, contributes to our leading role in advancing the green economy.

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