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Skellefteå - At the Forefront of the Green Transition and Energy Innovation
There are unique conditions for innovation, development and sustainable growth. Skellefteå's long-standing tradition of large-scale industry, our core competence in sustainable recycling and renewable energy, our central location and our control over energy companies, airports and harbors mean that we can offer a breeding ground for tomorrow's industry - where establishment is more profitable, faster and easier.
Skellefteå is today a modern and fast-growing region that attracts talented people from all over the world. The fastest growing sector with new companies and new jobs is the service sector, which also includes retail and tourism. Skellefteå's economy is based on a large private sector. The municipality has a strong tradition of entrepreneurship originating from its rich natural resources - the forest, the ore and the river.
What makes Skellefteå exceptional?
- Cheap & Green Energy, on demand - A robust and long-term supply of renewable hydropower and wind energy, ensures clean and stable energy for even the most power-intensive operations.
- Knowledge, Innovation and Industrial history – The business sector is built on a strong foundation of production expertise and a long-standing tradition of innovation. Energy has, quite literally, powered our lives throughout history. Today, the Arctic Center of Energy – a unique competence hub – brings together cutting-edge research, advanced skills, testbeds, and strategic collaborations, making the region particularly strong in energy competence.
- Plenty of space – By area, Skellefteå Municipality is
Sweden’s largest coastal municipality, with plenty of
space for business establishment.
- Fast decision-making - Skellefteå has a strong Municipal corporate group including our own energy company, housing company, buss
company, we own our own airport and drone port and are investing heavily in our harbor. This allows unified governance, fast decision-making processes, and rapid mobilization of resources across energy, housing, transport, and logistics. - We make the most of everything – We capture excess heat generated in energy production and repurpose it to warm homes and industrial facilities – maximizing efficiency and minimizing environmental impact.
- A place to thrive – We have proven that we can attract and integrate high-skilled international talent - new residents that call Skellefteå home and really want to stay. With a mix of culture, 25 events/week – all year round, closeness to nature, and kids that participate in far more activities than the Swedish average – the work life balance is obvious.
To put it short – we think we got what you need.
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Support for those looking to establish their business in Skellefteå.
We can help you get your business up and running quickly. You can read more here, or contact us and we can tell you more. We look forward to meeting you!
80 billion SEK will be invested by 2030
10 billion SEK in community investments. 10 billion SEK in new housing. 35 billion SEK from business sector actors. 5 billion SEK invested in infrastructure.
We make big things happen!
"For a long time, we have worked to identify Skellefteå's strengths and matched them with the needs of the outside world. What made the increased interest possible is that we have been able to use our conditions in the form of large areas and places, clean energy, competence, security and not least brave and pragmatic people."
Kristina Sundin Jonsson,
Director of Skellefteå municipality
Establishment forum
We cooperate through an established working method and give you as a customer a way in to a coordinated offer with the municipality and municipally owned companies. This resourcefulness makes great things happen and makes it easier to establish companies here!
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- Senast uppdaterad:
- 9 June 2025