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100 billion Euro investment potential in the Stockholm region

The investment potential for the Stockholm region has increased by 16 billion Euro in the year that has passed and now amounts to more than100 billion Euro until 2021. Two major drivers are 180,000 new housing units until 2030 and extension of the subway. That’s our headline offering at the MIPIM Expo in Cannes this year. Together with local business representatives the Stockholm region are attending the world’s largest real estate exhibition and conference to showcase the region’s investment potential.Construction projects in the Stockholm region have nearly doubled this year alone. Most

Stockholm economy: Third  quarter of growth in 2014

Business in Stockholm continued to develop positively in the third quarter of 2014 too. Total wages showed increased growth in both the county and the city of Stockholm. Almost 5,000 new companies were registered in Stockholm county during the third quarter, of which nearly 3,000 were in the city of Stockholm. This is what Stockholmskonjunkturen’s third report for 2014 shows.The labor market is also developing positively. The number of job openings is increasing at same time as layoffs continue to decrease. Unemployment is decreasing in both the city and the county compared with the same

Stockholm Songwriting Camp –A new international music venture

For the first time, Auddly and ABBA The Museum are organizing an international songwriting camp together with SKAP and Stockholm Business Region. Music creators from all over the world are invited to Stockholm Songwriting Camp from January 29 to February 1, 2015.Stockholm Songwriting Camp offers both up-and-coming songwriters and more established music creators an opportunity to write music together in new groups and an inspiring environment.Stockholm is a well-established hub for songwriters, as well as one of the world's most successful cites in global, chart-topping music relative to

Stockholm Economy: 26 percent more job openings in Stockholm

Stockholm’s economy continues its positive trend and wages show increased growth in both Stockholm county and the city of Stockholm.  The labor market is growing and the number of job openings is increasing markedly while unemployment continues to drop, according to Stockholm Economy's second report for 2014.Job openings increased by 26 percent in the county and 37 percent in the city compared to the same quarter last year. 63,688 new job openings were reported at the Swedish Public Employment Service, 43,097 of these in the city of Stockholm. Wages also increased in the second quarter

Stockholm- Uppsala, a popular investment region for Life Science

Over the last year, Stockholm-Uppsala Life Science companies have received several big investments. Cancer diagnostics, protein production and stem cell matrices are some examples of what attracts big international investments. The one common denominator for these investments is that all of the companies are on the Life Science Hotlist, a list of the hottest life science companies in the region.This year, four Hotlist companies have received a total of five investments. The four companies in the Stockholm area are Biolamina, Xbrane, Biovica and Biochromix. Xbrane Bioscience has signed an

100 billion Euro investment potential in the Stockholm region

The investment potential for the Stockholm region has increased by 15 billion Euro in the year that has passed and now amounts to more than100 billion Euro until 2021. It is mainly smaller projects that have contributed to the increase. Stockholm municipality's aim for 140,000 new housing units and extension of the subway are included in the calculation.The Stockholm region's construction projects have increased by almost 50 percent since the start of the year. Most projects concern the construction of apartment blocks, but also include harbor facilities, energy plants and restaurants. -

The first company to join the future life science cluster in Stockholm Uppsala

The new district of Hagastaden in Stockholm will become one of the world’s leading areas for life science. Merck & Co, the world’s third-largest pharmaceuticals company, is currently moving in as the first company to join this life science cluster.Hagastaden is just now developing as a new district in Stockholm, the hub of which is the Karolinska Institute. The district is Sweden’s largest center for medical training and research in addition to the new university hospital (New Karolinska Solna), which is set to open in 2016. In order to create a unique base for research, development and

Stockholm launches website for international immigrants

There is much to consider when moving to a new country. Stockholm is therefore launching a website for people who are interested in moving here or have just done so. The new site explains the advantages of Stockholm and offers concrete tips on things that it may be wise to keep in mind.According to a study of 1,000 respondents carried out by the City of Stockholm, 86 percent of immigrants flourish here. Stockholm’s international atmosphere, equal society, almost free childcare, beauty and closeness to water and nature all attract talented people to move here. What is missing is a collection

New rankings in the Life Science Investment Hotlist for the Stockholm-Uppsala region

The internationally acclaimed list of fast growing companies is expanding. The original 20 companies have now become 40, and a new ranking has been done for the ten companies in the greatest demand. Digital health is the area on the list with the largest increase.The list has been updated with the top ten companies that are seeing the greatest demand from investors right now. “A whole lot is happening now in the field of life science in the Stockholm-Uppsala region, and that is why we updated the list,” observes Ylva Hultman Erlandsson, Business Development Manager at Stockholm Business

Life science hotlist to attract investments to Stockholm, Sweden

It is going to be easier for foreign investors to find partners in Stockholm and Uppsala. Stockholm-Uppsala Life Science Investment Hotlist is now being launched, a list presenting the region's hottest investment prospects to investors."With Stockholm-Uppsala Life Science Investment Hotlist, we provide a stamp of quality,” says Ylva Hultman-Erlandsson, business development manager responsible for life science at Stockholm Business Region Development. “There is considerable interest in the region among foreign investors; we have a strong reputation in the research sphere and a multitude of

Foreign direct investments to Stockholm continue to increase

Stockholm, Sweden continues to be a hot pick in Northern Europe for investors. During 2010, 183 qualified foreign direct investments were made in the region which was an increase of 12 percent compared to 2009.The most attractive sector for investors remained to be ICT, followed by retail, business services and cleantech. That is revealed by the year-end result from Stockholm Business Region, the official investment promotion agency of the region.  “There is a significant interest for Stockholm as an investment destination. Highly educated people, lots of innovative companies, and an

50 Stockholm municipalities attract foreign direct investments in unique business collaboration

A new contract period for the Stockholm Business Alliance begins at the turn of the year. Fifty municipalities in the region will work together for another five years to attract foreign investment, improve the business climate, and promote the region using the common brand Stockholm – The Capital of Scandinavia.“Our competitiveness is strengthened by this collaboration, and it is very gratifying to see it continue,” says Sten Nordin, Stockholm’s mayor. “The Stockholm region is becoming an increasingly integrated region that can compete with other major regions in Europe. Its attractiveness

Stockholm Hosts Red Herring ETRE Global Technology Summit

Journalists are invited to learn more about Scandinavia's technology, economic and financial centre and leading entrepreneurial companies, as the city is joining with global media company Red Herring as a host of the 19th ETRE (European Technology Roundtable Exhibition) Global Technology Summit, taking place October 14-17.STOCKHOLM – October 1, 2008 –Known worldwide as a technology hotspot, in particular mobile technologies, Stockholm is Europe’s leading region in developing extremely fast-growing and successful technology companies. Now the city is joining with global media company Red

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