Why Skåne
Skåne's strategic location, robust innovation infrastructure, economic diversity, and high quality of life make us a vital region in Northern Europe.
Skåne is a gateway to the Nordics & rest of Europe
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Reach 150 million consumers
If you are looking for new markets, we've got you covered. Skåne connects the Nordics to the rest of Europe, providing access to 25 million consumers in Scandinavia and 125 million in Northern Europe.
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A corridor for goods transport
Skåne handles one-quarter of Sweden’s imports and exports through its four major TEN-T ports, including Trelleborg, Southern Sweden’s largest RoRo port, and Copenhagen Malmö, the Öresund region's largest bulk port.
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Close to the Nordics' largest airport
Skåne is well-connected and accessible from almost everywhere. Our biggest city, Malmö, is just 20 mins by train from Scandinavia's largest international airport.
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13.3 million
people travelled by train across
the Öresund Bridge in 2023
150
languages are spoken in
our biggest city – Malmö
1.4 million
population of Skåne
Birthplace of gamechanging innovations
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1944: Tetra Pak milk carton
1946: Artificial kidney
1953: Medical ultrasound
1994: Bluetooth technology
1996: World's first network camera
2004: Facial recognition technology
2017: Hightech concept for electric roads
2018: Gene therapy for cancer
2019: Edible, invisible coating for protecting fresh produce
Business climate built for growth
Learn why Skåne is an optimal location for companies and investors
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1. Open innovation culture
Robust innovation support structures that can speed up translation of research into valuable products for the global market.
2. Lower operational costs
In Skåne, operational costs are 20% lower than comparable EU regions in Skåne.
3. Low corporate tax rate
At 20,6% Skåne and Sweden offers one of the lowest corporate rates in Scandinavia .
4. R&D tax rewards
Access to Sweden's 20% R&D tax deduction for activities within fundamental & industrial research and experimental development.
Skåne offers an exceptional quality of life
Southernmost Sweden is a melting pot for citizens of the world. Our unique part of Sweden is where newcomers and locals come together to form an open, innovative, and ambitious region, and everyone stays for the work and business opportunities but especially for the quality of life.
Investment opportunities within life sciences & digital games
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Unlock investment opportunities in lifescience
Request a customised list of investment opportunities tailored to your specific interests. Our life science business developer will send out the list and can assist you with next steps, including providing further information or arranging meetings with potential investment profiles.
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Download our foodtech catalogue
The Skåne FoodTech Catalogue includes information about innovative and exciting companies from the Skåne region in various stages – from early R&D to growth and expansion phases. The companies are looking for investments and collaborations from all around the world.
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Test Skåne as a business location for 90 days
Explore capital investment opportunities within our key business sectors tailored to your investment portfolio strategy.
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Try our digital games guest office
If you are an international studio looking to broaden your network, Skåne is the right place for you. Here you can access a fully equipped office for up to 90 days in central Malmö. Be a part of the local community and the ecosystem to network with the right people in the business.
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Try our greentech guest office
Explore sectors like cleantech, mobility, proptech and contech in the region of Skåne. We offer a guest office in central Malmö free of charge for up to 90 days. Here you can broaden you network, connect with other companies, and get the help you need to grow your business.
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We can help answer your questions
What is it like to run a business in Skåne? How to benefit from the innovative & collaborative ecosystem? What are the investment opportunities in specific sectors? Who to partner up with?