Skellefteå Science City

Skellefteå Science City is a leading innovation driver based in northern Sweden – one of Europe’s most ambitious regions for green transition and industrial transformation. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025, the organization accelerates innovation and fosters ecosystems that turn complex challenges into sustainable solutions.

At the heart of these efforts is Skellefteå Innovation District – a growing physical and strategic environment for testbeds, clusters, talent and investment. As coordinator of the district, Skellefteå Science City connects academia, industry and public actors to co-develop new technologies, business models and sustainable systems.

Skellefteå Science City leads initiatives across five strategic areas: Growth & Innovation, Future Societies, Sustainable Mobility, Circular Industry, and Digital & Disruptive Technologies. Within these fields, it plays a key role in establishing Skellefteå as a testbed city for smart and sustainable systems – from electrified mobility and clean energy solutions to immersive learning technologies, gaming and social innovation.

As a trusted enabler and ecosystem builder, Skellefteå Science City actively contributes to regional and European innovation ecosystems. It designs and executes impact-driven projects that accelerate deployment and foster long-term transformation - both within Skellefteå and on an international scale.