Skellefteå Innovation District

Skellefteå Innovation District is where bold ideas meet real-world impact. Located in one of Sweden’s fastest-growing cities, the district brings together companies, researchers, talent and public actors to shape the industries of tomorrow – with sustainability, technology, and collaboration at its core.

Home to large-scale investments, clean energy infrastructure, and a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, the district is built for those who want to innovate with purpose. Whether you’re scaling a startup, driving industrial transformation, or building the next green solution – this is where your journey begins.

District map

New jobs expected by 2030

4.000

Testbeds

4

Renewable electricity production

100 %

Universities on Campus Skellefteå

3

About Skellefteå Innovation District

Skellefteå Innovation District is an initiative within the municipality of Skellefteå, in northern Sweden – a region undergoing one of Europe’s most extensive industrial transformations. More than SEK 120 billion is being invested in Skellefteå, and over SEK 1 trillion across the north. Set in Arctic Sweden, the area combines large-scale industrial development with clean energy, forests, coastline, and a rich cultural life – offering both business opportunity and a high quality of life.

The district brings together companies, researchers and public actors in a growing environment for innovation and sustainable business development. With access to 100 % renewable energy, close proximity between key players, and a mindset built on collaboration, ideas can move quickly from concept to implementation.