﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:52:56 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>35,000 financial statements still not submitted to the Finnish Trade Register – a fee for late submission will be imposed on the companies at fault</title><link>https://news.cision.com/patentti--ja-rekisterihallitus/r/35-000-financial-statements-still-not-submitted-to-the-finnish-trade-register---a-fee-for-late-submi,c4353426</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5370898</guid><description><![CDATA[About 35,000 companies have not yet submitted the financial statements for their most recent financial period to the Finnish Trade Register, which is maintained by the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH). This assessment is based on the PRH's decisions on fees for the late submission of financial statements. The lack of up-to-date financial statements is problematic, both for the companies themselves and for all those who need the information. Financial statements provide a view of the company's financial position, which can be important for customer relations and financing, for]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 05:07:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Modi met the Swedish prime minister in Gothenburg</title><link>https://news.cision.com/business-region-goteborg/r/why-modi-met-the-swedish-prime-minister-in-gothenburg,c4352886</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5370164</guid><description><![CDATA[International summit meetings are usually held in Stockholm. But when India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, it took place in Gothenburg – one of Europe’s most important cities for the growing trade exchange between the EU and India.
Since the financial crisis of 2009, the economy in the Gothenburg region has grown by more than 70%, placing Gothenburg among the very top tier in Europe. Indian investments have gained momentum, and the number of Indians in Gothenburg has surged.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 07:23:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Extension to the Stockholm Opera Building Presented in New Detailed Development Plan</title><link>https://news.cision.com/statens-fastighetsverk/r/extension-to-the-stockholm-opera-building-presented-in-new-detailed-development-plan,c4352915</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5369970</guid><description><![CDATA[Today, the City of Stockholm is launching a public consultation on a new detailed Aptos development plan concerning the opera building. The purpose of the plan is to ensure that the Royal Swedish Opera can remain and continue to develop on the site where opera and ballet have been performed for 250 years. In addition to renovation and refurbishment works, an extension towards Karl XII’s Square and Kungsträdgården is required in order to accommodate the organisation’s operations.
The new detailed development plan will enable a new stage, primarily intended for children and young adults, with]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business sentiment remains steady - but sector gaps persist</title><link>https://news.cision.com/business-region-goteborg/r/business-sentiment-remains-steady---but-sector-gaps-persist,c4352294</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5368343</guid><description><![CDATA[The economic tendency for Gothenburg region remains stable, though disparities between different parts of the economy are becoming more pronounced. Commerce and the hospitality sector are performing strongly while the situation for construction and manufacturing companies remains weak.
The overall economic tendency indicator for the second quarter of 2026 was 101.1, a slight decline of 0.6 units from the previous quarter but still within the range of a normal situation. Conditions are nevertheless better than a year ago, up 2.3 units year-on-year.

At the same time, the region is hampered]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:34:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Finnish company Weeefiner Oy wins the Nordic Innovation Award</title><link>https://news.cision.com/patentti--ja-rekisterihallitus/r/finnish-company-weeefiner-oy-wins-the-nordic-innovation-award,c4351843</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5367975</guid><description><![CDATA[The Nordic Innovation Award was presented in Oslo on 21 May 2026. The Finnish company Weeefiner won the award for its groundbreaking innovation.The company’s CTO, Elmeri Lahtinen, was presented with the award in Oslo.
Weeefiner’s solution was honoured with the Nordic Innovation Award 2026 among five finalists from the Nordic countries. The Nordic Innovation Award was presented for the second time in collaboration between the IP authorities in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

In selecting Weeefiner Oy as this year’s winner, the Nordic jury highlighted the company’s]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gothenburg to host major Nordic cleantech event</title><link>https://news.cision.com/business-region-goteborg/r/gothenburg-to-host-major-nordic-cleantech-event,c4351751</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5367842</guid><description><![CDATA[Cleantech Capital Day, a leading cleantech conference and matchmaking event, returns to Gothenburg, the city where it all started 20 years ago. Investors, industry leaders and some of the Nordic’s most promising cleantech companies will gather in the city on 2-3 June.
The two-day conference is arranged by Cleantech Scandinavia, with Business Region Göteborg as an organising partner. 

“Gothenburg has long been a centre for cleantech solutions and a driving force in Sweden’s green transition. We are pleased to partner with this year’s conference and look forward to facilitating new]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:37:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Sweden aligns efforts to strengthen Swedish life science</title><link>https://news.cision.com/business-region-goteborg/r/west-sweden-aligns-efforts-to-strengthen-swedish-life-science,c4350611</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5366366</guid><description><![CDATA[The life science sector in Gothenburg is experiencing a period of strong growth and expansion. Now, leading private, academic and public stakeholders are setting a joint direction forward by establishing a common council to accelerate development. West Sweden, with Gothenburg as its regional capital, aims to make a clearer contribution to Sweden’s overall competitiveness.
On 19 May, Region Västra Götaland and Business Region Göteborg gathered key stakeholders from industry, academia and the public sector at the Regional Headquarters to sign a joint letter of intent.

The parties are also]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Weeefiner Oy reaches the final of a Nordic innovation competition</title><link>https://news.cision.com/patentti--ja-rekisterihallitus/r/weeefiner-oy-reaches-the-final-of-a-nordic-innovation-competition,c4350542</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5366284</guid><description><![CDATA[The Finnish company Weeefiner Oy will represent Finland in the Nordic Innovation Award 2026 organised by the Nordic industrial property offices. The competition rewards responsible innovations protected by industrial property rights. One candidate from each of the Nordic countries will participate in the final, which will take place in Oslo, Norway, on Tursday, 21 May 2026.
In addition to selecting the finalist, the Finnish jury awarded two honourable mentions for innovations by FabPatch Ltd and Onego Bio Ltd.

Watch the livestream of the final and award ceremony of the competition on]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Sweden - an important hub for Sweden's growing semiconductor industry</title><link>https://news.cision.com/business-region-goteborg/r/west-sweden---an-important-hub-for-sweden-s-growing-semiconductor-industry,c4349677</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5364832</guid><description><![CDATA[From AI and mobility to energy and communications, semiconductors are the foundation of modern technology. As Sweden and Europe look to strengthen the semiconductor industry, Gothenburg and West Sweden are well positioned to play a role in some key areas, shows a new report.
Business Sweden recently mapped the semiconductor ecosystem in Västra Götaland, Gothenburg’s county, on behalf of Business Region Göteborg and Region Västra Götaland.

Kent Jellmund, our investment advisor for ICT, co-coordinated the study.  

Tell us briefly about Gothenburg and West Sweden’s semiconductor landscape?]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:34:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A newly formed Nordic industry alliance takes off in Gothenburg</title><link>https://news.cision.com/business-region-goteborg/r/a-newly-formed-nordic-industry-alliance-takes-off-in-gothenburg,c4347478</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5361583</guid><description><![CDATA[Today, leading Nordic companies and foundations announce the establishment of Nordic Compass, a new pan-Nordic industry alliance for resilience and competitiveness. The ambition is to move faster than current European process and turn Nordic industrial strengths into concrete initiatives, aligned between the business community and the Nordic governments. Initiatives in four critical areas will be presented at the Nordic Compass Summit in Gothenburg on 4-5 November.
"Nordic Compass – Nordic Round Table for Industry" is a new industry alliance that brings together several of the largest Nordic]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:59:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Permanent home planned for the iconic Götheborg of Sweden</title><link>https://news.cision.com/business-region-goteborg/r/permanent-home-planned-for-the-iconic-gotheborg-of-sweden,c4342760</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5354401</guid><description><![CDATA[Greencarrier and the City of Gothenburg have agreed on an ambition to create a long-term home for the Götheborg of Sweden at Masthuggskajen in central Gothenburg. The aim is for the ship to play a central role in a new historical visitor centre, due to open in 2031, and to help create a more vibrant waterfront area near the square and transport hub Järntorget.
For decades, the Götheborg of Sweden has been a powerful symbol of Gothenburg’s history as a city of trade and shipping. With an agreed permanent location — between Stena Line’s current Denmark terminal and the peninsula now being]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:03:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Weeefiner Oy reaches the final of a Nordic innovation competition</title><link>https://news.cision.com/patentti--ja-rekisterihallitus/r/weeefiner-oy-reaches-the-final-of-a-nordic-innovation-competition,c4341498</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5352807</guid><description><![CDATA[The Finnish company Weeefiner Oy will represent Finland in the Nordic Innovation Award 2026 organised by the Nordic industrial property offices. The competition rewards responsible innovations protected by industrial property rights. One candidate from each of the Nordic countries will participate in the final, which will take place in Oslo, Norway, on 21 May 2026.

In addition to selecting the finalist, the Finnish jury awarded two honourable mentions for innovations by FabPatch Ltd and Onego Bio Ltd.
More information on the Nordic Innovation Award is available on the competition page www.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Inside Gothenburg's rising tech sector</title><link>https://news.cision.com/business-region-goteborg/r/inside-gothenburg-s-rising-tech-sector,c4333897</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5341714</guid><description><![CDATA[From shaping the future of 6G and quantum computing to powering threat detection for governments and fortune 100 companies around the world. Gothenburg’s businesses and researchers are not only following global tech trends—they are helping define them.
Few forces are reshaping the innovation landscape as profoundly as artificial intelligence, shows our new insight report on Gothenburg's tech sector: Tech trends 2026.

“AI is no longer an emerging technology. It’s now becoming widely deployed and is reshaping business models, processes, value chains and competitiveness,” says Kent Jellmund,]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:41:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Abel picks Gothenburg - targets growth in tech-savvy Sweden</title><link>https://news.cision.com/business-region-goteborg/r/abel-picks-gothenburg---targets-growth-in-tech-savvy-sweden,c4327911</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5333990</guid><description><![CDATA[Norwegian health and technology company Abel has expanded into Sweden as its look to shape the future of workplace health. The company has chosen Gothenburg as its base for expansion.
Founded in 2017 as a spin off from the University of Tromsø, Abel now employs more than 130 people. It works to reduce the costs of ill health and improve employee well-being, through an approach that combines digital tools with personal consultations from health counselors. Nordea, Jysk, Oslo University Hospital and the City of Oslo are among the organisations it has supported. 

Olof Kullberg, managing]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:58:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Record number of European patent applications from Finland – Nokia behind the growth in applications</title><link>https://news.cision.com/patentti--ja-rekisterihallitus/r/record-number-of-european-patent-applications-from-finland---nokia-behind-the-growth-in-applications,c4325369</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5329404</guid><description><![CDATA[In 2025, Finland set a record for the number of European patent applications, with a total of 3,457 patent applications filed at the European Patent Office (EPO).
The number of applications grew by 44% from the previous year, which was the fastest growth among the 30 largest applicant countries of the EPO. Finland rose to sixth place in the EU and 12th place worldwide. Relative to its population, Finland was second only to Switzerland, highlighting Finland's position as a strong country in innovation.

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The growth is mainly due to Nokia, which increased its applications by nearly]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sweden accelerates AI for entrepreneurs with NVIDIA as partner – launches new AI hub in Gothenburg</title><link>https://news.cision.com/business-region-goteborg/r/sweden-accelerates-ai-for-entrepreneurs-with-nvidia-as-partner---launches-new-ai-hub-in-gothenburg,c4322641</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5325689</guid><description><![CDATA[Gothenburg: Sweden is accelerating its national AI agenda with the launch of AI Gothenburg, a new public-private hub created to make the region the Nordic epicenter for starting and scaling AI-driven companies. The initiative originates from a committed group of private entrepreneurs, working in close partnership with Business Region Göteborg, Business Sweden, leading Swedish industries, and NVIDIA as technology partner.
Set to open in 2026, AI Gothenburg will provide a dedicated hub environment where early-stage founders can rapidly develop, validate, and deploy applied AI solutions]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Biotech company Verigraft secures major investment</title><link>https://news.cision.com/business-region-goteborg/r/biotech-company-verigraft-secures-major-investment,c4320355</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5322745</guid><description><![CDATA[Verigraft, a deeptech company based in Gothenburg, has announced a capital injection of SEK 110 million (approx. EUR 10 million) from an existing long-term shareholder.
The new investor funds will support the company as it prepares for Phase II and III clinical studies.

“This financing marks an important step for Verigraft as we enter the next phase of our clinical development. It strengthens our ability to advance our programme in Europe and the US and supports our continued efforts to bring personalised regenerative therapies closer to patients,” says Petter Björquist, CEO of Verigraft.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:57:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Auto parts maker Artifex Systems opens new engineering centre</title><link>https://news.cision.com/business-region-goteborg/r/auto-parts-maker-artifex-systems-opens-new-engineering-centre,c4318551</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5320416</guid><description><![CDATA[Artifex Systems has officially opened its new engineering centre at Lindholmen Innovation District in Gothenburg. The strategic investment follows the company’s acquisition by Indian multinational Tata AutoComp, and highlights the region’s strength as a hub for mobility innovation.
Cockpit systems, dashboards, door trim systems and various types of consoles are examples of what Artifex supplies. Key customers include Volvo, Scania and Volvo Cars.

“Artifex Systems [formerly IAC Sweden] is known in Sweden’s automotive cluster as a competent and rather big interior components supplier. But]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:20:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>From waste to value - exploring industrial symbiosis</title><link>https://news.cision.com/business-region-goteborg/r/from-waste-to-value---exploring-industrial-symbiosis,c4315151</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5315501</guid><description><![CDATA[Industrial symbiosis is gaining increasing attention as companies around the world search for smarter ways to use energy, water and materials. In Gothenburg, this concept is now being explored as a promising pathway for more resource efficient and resilient business operations.
Across different industries, many companies have surplus flows that are underutilized, such as waste, heat, treated water or other residual flows that might hold value for another actor. Industrial symbiosis is built on a simple idea: connect these flows where possible, so resources can be used multiple times and]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:39:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gothenburg leads the way in medical simulation</title><link>https://news.cision.com/business-region-goteborg/r/gothenburg-leads-the-way-in-medical-simulation,c4314263</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5315344</guid><description><![CDATA[Thanks to advanced simulation technology, doctors can improve their surgical skills more quickly and safely. The technique benefits both patients and society as a whole.

Gothenburg-based companies Surgical Science and Mentice are among those driving the development.
Maria Zeaiter and Abdelaziz Al-Habali have worked together to thread a thin metal wire, a guidewire, through a long plastic tube. On a screen in front of them, Maria guides the tube, a catheter, through the aorta and towards the heart. Carefully, she advances the guidewire into a coronary artery before sliding a second tube,]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Norway strengthens its presence in Gothenburg</title><link>https://news.cision.com/business-region-goteborg/r/norway-strengthens-its-presence-in-gothenburg,c4314300</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5314703</guid><description><![CDATA[With well over 400 Norwegian-owned companies based in Gothenburg alone, Norway is the largest foreign investor in the region. And its presence is growing.
“Sweden is an attractive market for Norwegian companies – it’s the largest in the Nordic region. It’s also part of the EU and offers a well-developed ecosystem for businesses and opportunities for public funding, research support and innovation grants,” says Helen Bairu.   

Helen Bairu and Jenni Hagman are investment advisors at the regional investment promotion agencies Business Region Göteborg and Business Region Väst. They help]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:26:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dutch engineering company joins Gothenburg’s health innovation cluster</title><link>https://news.cision.com/business-region-goteborg/r/dutch-engineering-company-joins-gothenburg-s-health-innovation-cluster,c4313066</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5312848</guid><description><![CDATA[A little over a year ago, Gothenburg’s life science sector caught the eye of Dutch engineering company Demcon life sciences & health. The firm, which has multidisciplinary expertise in medtech, biotech and in-vitro diagnostics, has now established a strategic presence in the region.
Demcon life sciences & health is a key part of the Demcon Group. Founded in the early 90s, the group has grown into an international engineering organisation with over 1,000 engineers supporting companies across Europe, the US and Japan. From product design and product development to manufacturing, they support]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:23:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business optimism continues to improve – but sentiment is divided</title><link>https://news.cision.com/business-region-goteborg/r/business-optimism-continues-to-improve---but-sentiment-is-divided,c4308899</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5307580</guid><description><![CDATA[Commerce and service companies are experiencing strong economic activity. For exports and the construction sector, however, the situation remains weak. Overall, the economic tendency for the Gothenburg region improved slightly on the previous quarter, according to this year’s first Economic Outlook report published today.
After last quarter's big lift, the economic tendency indicator showed further improvement, landing on 101.9, up two points on the previous quarter. This suggests businesses in the Gothenburg region perceive the current situation as normal. 

Sales volumes continue to]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:01:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How AI accelerates parts of drug development</title><link>https://news.cision.com/business-region-goteborg/r/how-ai-accelerates-parts-of-drug-development,c4304574</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5302319</guid><description><![CDATA[Developments in the pharmaceutical industry are happening quickly – and at AstraZeneca, they are working methodically to accelerate it with the help of AI. The hope is to develop more and better drugs in a shorter time.
Many industries and sectors are undergoing rapid and AI-driven transformation. The pharmaceutical industry is no exception. When Anna Sandström at AstraZeneca, Senior Director in Europe for Social Issues in Research, briefly describes the company's current situation, she uses a telling analogy.

“AI is now moving from being a tool to becoming a partner in drug development,”]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>