Develop your business in Gävleborg!
Gävleborg is the region in central Sweden with a long tradition of innovation and world-leading industries. Invest in Gävleborg is the official investment promotion agency of Gävleborg.
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Forest Industry & Wood Products
The region’s well-developed and diverse forest industry is built on good access to high quality timber and virgin fiber, state-of-the-art processes, and world-class industrial expertise.
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Advanced Manufacturing
Gävleborg has a long tradition of nurturing and sustaining various world-leading advanced manufacturing industries. These include the steel and paper industries.
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Clean Technology
Gävleborg is home to world-leading innovative clean technology companies, which operate in the areas of biogas, bio energy, waste management, wind energy, energy efficiency and electric vehicles.
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ICT
Sweden was the first European country in the world to deploy 4G mobile communications technology, and topped a new global index evaluating the state of the web in 61 countries in 2012.
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Tourism
With its wealth of unspoilt natural environments and cultural heritage, Gävleborg has significant tourism growth potential. Tourism has developed into one of the fastest growing industries in Gävleborg and accounts for a turnover of about SEK 6.4 billon a year.
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Creative Industries
Gävleborg’s rich cultural heritage and creative environments have encouraged the creation and establishment of vibrant creative industries. The region is home to many creative entrepreneurs that work in areas such as film, digital media, 3D animation and music.
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