Services Industry

Why choose Sweden?

Innovation

Sweden has an impressive track record as a leading supplier of innovative solutions and products in a wide range of industry sectors on a global scale. The ability to work across disciplines and bridge corporate and academic research environments makes Sweden eminently placed to deliver results. The Swedish culture is open-minded and readily embraces new ideas and technologies.

Market

In Sweden you get access to the prospering domestic and Scandinavian markets, but also the world’s largest free-trade market – the European Union – with 27 countries and 500 million consumers. Sweden accounts for a major share of both consumers and economic activities in the region. The country is often seen as a frontrunner in adopting new technologies and setting new consumer trends. There are many examples of companies using Sweden as a test market, not least for cleantech products and services.

Central location

Sweden is a prime location for centralized market operations in Northern Europe. and the preferred choice for regional headquarters and multi-country distribution centers, contact centers and shared service centers. It is the only country that offers 24-hour distribution to all major destinations in the region, with advanced distribution and communication infrastructure from ten logistics hubs.

Research & Development

Sweden’s science infrastructure is world-class. High investment in higher education and basic research has propelled Sweden to a prime position among European economies in terms of university enrollment, workforce skills and R&D. Synergies generated by the close connection between Swedish universities, research institutes and the private sector further leverage the R&D output. R&D conducted by multinationals in Sweden exceeds the volume of publicly-financed R&D three-fold.