Stockholm Business Region

🚴♂️ Stockholm City Named Cycling City of the Decade! We are thrilled to announce that Stockholm City has been awarded the Region Stockholm Cycling Award for 2014–2024! This prestigious recognition highlights our continuous efforts in expanding and maintaining our cycling infrastructure, making Stockholm a model for cycling development both regionally and globally. Over the past decade, we've invested over 2 billion SEK in new cycling infrastructure, resulting in approximately 10 kilometers of new bike paths each year across more than 100 major projects. These efforts have paid off, with cycling in Stockholm doubling over the last 15 years! Key initiatives like new bike lanes, improved maintenance, and innovative measures such as cycling against one-way traffic have significantly enhanced our city's bike-friendliness. As we strive to become Europe's leading cycling city, we remain committed to further innovation and investment in the coming years. A big thank you to everyone involved in making Stockholm a better place for cyclists! 🌟 #sustainablestockholm #Stockholm #CyclingCity #SustainableTransport #UrbanDevelopment #CyclingInfrastructure

🌟Största ökningen av antalet gästnätter sedan pandemin! 🌟 I oktober ökade gästnätterna i Stockholm stad med 8,1 % och närmar sig nu rekordåret 2019. Bokningsläget för november och december är också klart bättre än förra året. – Stockholm behåller sin attraktionskraft som destination och den ökade framtidstron inom handeln och tjänstesektorn ger hopp om fortsatt positiv utveckling, säger Caroline Strand, vice VD för Stockholm Business Region. Fler höjdpunkter från oktober: 🖼️ +11 % fler museibesök 🎢 +25 % för attraktioner 🚢 +7 % kryssningspassagerare ✈️ +3 % flygresenärer https://lnkd.in/d7FkHec2

🌟 Stockholm Business Region is a Proud Partner of Techarenan 2025! 🌟 Join us at TECHARENA 2025, where the brightest minds in entrepreneurship, business, and innovation come together to transform industries and drive global impact. 📅 Date: February 20-21, 2025 📍 Location: Strawberry Arena, Stockholm This year's theme, "Becoming the Best in the World," celebrates the entrepreneurial journey—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. It's a salute to the bold thinkers, the dreamers, and the doers! ✨ What to Expect: 12,000 Attendees: Network with founders, business leaders, investors, and decision-makers. 350 Speakers: Gain insights from visionaries like Richard Branson, Tony Hawk, and Sanna Marin. 100 Curated Side Events: Engage in exclusive matchmaking and specialized sessions. 5 Stages: Experience inspiring keynotes and panel discussions. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative event that shapes the future of business and innovation. #Techarenan2025 #StockholmBusinessRegion #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #GlobalImpact

Meet Ayşegül Begüm Kerey, AI Project Manager and proud to live in Stockholm. Four years ago, Begüm moved to Stockholm in search of a new adventure after completing her studies in Industrial Management and Innovation. "I found great career opportunities here, fell in love with the city, and moving to Stockholm just felt natural.“ Today, Begüm works as an AI Project Manager at King a leading game development company. "Stockholm is one of Europe’s leading cities for innovation, home to many startups and big tech companies. There’s a strong focus on AI, digitalization, and sustainability, and it’s very international, with people from different backgrounds. This makes it exciting for international talent and a great place to work in tech and AI."

✨ Företagare i Farsta i fokus! ✨ 💬 ”Jag tycker det är jättebra att man har kontakt med företagen och hör vilka behov som finns,” säger Hannah Bohm, ägare av Maude’s Hotel i Svedmyra till Lokaltidningen Mitt i. Förra veckan besökte Stockholm Business Region nästan 100 företag i Farsta tillsammans med Farsta stadsdelsförvaltning och Stockholms stads arbetsmarknadsförvaltning. Målet är att skapa förutsättningar för ett stadsdelsområde där både företag och människor trivs och växer. 🌱 – En dialog som denna gör att vi tydligt ser näringslivets behov i ett specifikt stadsdelsområde och kan agera utifrån det. Från stadens håll är det viktigt att vi samverkar i de här frågorna för att kunna möta behov och skapa attraktiva platser tillsammans, säger Staffan Ingvarsson VD på Stockholm Business Region. Här är några fler röster från besöken: 💬 "Vi uppskattar att staden skapar en välkomnande och säker stadsdel – som att sätta upp belysning," säger Sphinx Birch på Green Praline i Hökarängen, som tillverkar veganska praliner. 💬 " Vi räknar med att vara dubbelt så stora inom några år och hoppas att trafiksituationen med köer och vägarbeten kan förbättras," säger Erik Brantås på Storstadens Entreprenad AB i Larsboda. 💬 "Vi har bra lokaler här i Farsta centrum, men skulle behöva fler rum för att kunna expandera," säger Niclas Hagelberg på Capio Vårdcentral Farsta. 💬 "Vi har sedan lång tid ett bra samarbete med staden gällande ungdomspraktikanter som vill testa att jobba i butik," säger Tomas Tvärnstedt på Coop Sverige Farsta. 💡En stark dialog med företagen är vägen framåt för ett levande och växande Stockholm! Läs mer om företagsbesöken i Mitti:s artikel:  👉 https://lnkd.in/dx9yw445

🚀 Exploring Stockholm's Legacy of Innovation: 6 Groundbreaking Inventions As we eagerly anticipate the 2023 Nobel Prize Award Ceremony in Stockholm, let's take a moment to celebrate the rich history of innovation that has emerged from this city. Stockholm, a hub of creativity and ingenuity, has given birth to groundbreaking inventions that have left an indelible mark on the world. Here are six Stockholm-born innovations that have changed the way we live and interact: GPS for Navigation🌐 Håkan Lans's Self-organizing Time Division Multiple Access (STDMA) navigation system, blending GPS and radio technology, is now globally used, including in our everyday mobile phone GPS systems. Lans's dedication and scientific research paved the way for safer road, air, and maritime navigation. Spotify: Born in Stockholm in 2006, Spotify revolutionized the music industry, becoming the world's leading music streaming provider. With over 456 million monthly active users, Spotify, founded by coder Daniel Ek, has not only reshaped how we consume music but has inspired its own Netflix TV series, "The Playlist." Dynamite 💥 Alfred Nobel, a native of Stockholm, sought to make construction safer with his invention of dynamite. Despite its explosive nature, Nobel's later concerns about the use of his inventions in warfare led to the establishment of the Nobel Prizes, reflecting his commitment to global peace. Respirator: Carl Gunnar Engström's Universal Respirator, developed in Stockholm, marked a significant advancement in patient safety. This mechanical ventilator, capable of delivering controllable breaths, became a standard feature in anesthesia machines. Pacemakers ❤️ In 1958, Stockholm-based engineer Rune Elmqvist and doctor Åke Senning collaborated to create the first cardiac pacemaker. This life-saving device, implanted into Arne Larsson, extended his life until 2001 and laid the foundation for modern pacemaker technology. European Banknotes: Stockholms Banco, founded in 1657, was the first European bank to print banknotes. This institution, a precursor to Sveriges Riksbank, played a pivotal role in shaping the history of European currency. The photos are from thie year Nobel Week Lights which is a festival lightning up Stockholm during the darkest time of the year Join Stockholm's Legacy! https://lnkd.in/drvD3xUn

Experience the creative Nobel Week Lights festival in Stockholm!✨ The city is sparkling with amazing LED light installations, celebrating innovative Nobel Prizes and laureates until December 15. 💫 ℹ️ Find out more about this year’s artworks via Nobel Prize Museum / http://nobelweeklights.se/ 📸: Stockholm Business Region #stockholm #NobelWeekLights2024

Highlights from Funding Day 💰 Exploring optimal strategies for business financing was the focus of our recent event. Our Director of International Market and Development Karin Mäntymäki and Carl-Henrik Koit CEO at Almi Stockholm welcomed a packed room a Kulturhuset. Esteemed speakers Naimul Abd, Anette Nordvall, and Monica Hedberg provided valuable insights into investor expectations and common pitfalls to avoid. We also had the privilege of hearing from several companies about their financing experiences. We extend our sincere gratitude to Anna Forsberg, Oliver Hertzman Kraft, Pärlan Fritz, Mattias Hansson, and Petter Bäckgren for their enlightening contributions. Johan Javeus delivered an informative presentation on the current market conditions and future outlook. The event continued with engaging networking sessions, with great enthusiasm in the discussions. We are deeply appreciative of everyone who attended 🌟. If you were present, we encourage you to share your key takeaways from the day. Special thanks to our exceptional moderator, Soledad Piñero Misa, and to Almi Stockholm for facilitating this event.

Idag tar Kommunfullmäktige i Stockholms stad beslut om att kliva in i nästa steg i processen för att få Fotbolls EM för damer 2029. Väldigt roligt och väldigt bra. Fortsättning följer. – Stora evenemang är viktiga för Stockholm. Att arrangera ett EM skulle innebära ungefär 800 miljoner kronor i turistekonomisk effekt. Men det är också roligt för sporten. Fotboll är vår största idrott och om ungdomar får se sina idoler på plats kan det innebära att fler söker sig till sporten, säger Karin Wanngård, finansborgarråd i Stockholm. I augusti 2025 ansöker SvFF och DBU formellt om mästerskapet. Då presenteras de tänkta spelplatserna, öppningsmatchen och var finalen kan spelas. Och i december 2025 meddelar Uefa om Sverige och Danmark får mästerskapet, eller om det tilldelas någon av kandidaterna Tyskland, Italien, Polen eller Portugal. Det är stenhård konkurrens. Håll tummarna hela nästa år. https://lnkd.in/drvNAc5n

”I’m struck by a city that has ambition and moves faster than most cities like it”🌍 Economist and best-selling author Kate Raworth, shares her impressions of Stockholm and the importance of being decisive in everything you do. 🔄 Kate is the founder of ”The Doughnut”, an economic model that balances basic human needs with planetary boundaries. https://lnkd.in/e7k2ujrS #impact #sustainablestockholm #sustainability #DoughnutEconomics #greeneconomy Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL)