Sweden – attractive enough for corporate research facilities?

Several large companies have reduced their research facilities in Sweden. What is behind this development? Are we sufficiently competitive in areas such as skills supply, regulations, taxes and opportunities for collaboration with academia?

The research facilities of large high-tech companies are important for Sweden as a knowledge nation. They also act as innovative hubs for regions and the country as a whole through their cooperation with businesses and universities.

  • What determines the location of research and development facilities by multinational companies?
  • How can we attract new facilities and initiatives to Sweden while avoiding the closure of existing ones?
  • How can Sweden be successful in the international beauty contest to be the most attractive to facilities?