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Growing Stockholm together

Stockholm is a city driven forward by collaboration. Through the city's forums, networks and partnerships, arenas are created where companies and other actors can meet, share knowledge and contribute to common development.

Here we gather the initiatives where the city, the business community and civil society work side by side – from skills supply and sustainability to innovation, trade and urban development.

Some forums are open for membership, while others target specific actors within their respective fields. Regardless of which forum you participate in, the goal is the same: to strengthen Stockholm's attractiveness, improve conditions for business and drive sustainable development for the entire city.

Forums such as the Startup Forum, the Trade Forum and the Property Owners' Network create arenas for dialogue, knowledge exchange and joint efforts for a strong and sustainable Stockholm.

Join forums and networks

Stockholm Startup ForumPhoto: Anna Hugosson

Stockholm Startup Forum

A meeting place where the city and startup actors meet for dialogue and joint efforts that strengthen innovative power.
A warm winter sunset over central Stockholm, with snow-dusted rooftops in the foreground, the water and skyline in the distance, and the City Hall tower silhouetted against the glowing sky.Photo: Rosanna Andersson

Trade Forum

A network run by the city together with the Swedish Federation of Trade (Svensk Handel) and property owners.
Aerial view of historic buildings and spires in Södermalm, Stockholm, bathed in soft morning light with a hint of mist on the horizon.Photo: Ola Ericson, Stocksholmsfoto

Property Owners' Network

A platform where property owners and the city meet to collaborate on district development, safety and long-term investments.
Three people standing and smiling while talking in a modern trade fair or office setting with colorful interior in the background.
Photo: Anna Hugosson

Industry development

Stockholm Business Region is an engaged partner in several industry development projects aimed at strengthening the conditions for the business community in Stockholm. Currently, EU-funded projects are being run to, among other things:

  • Strengthen cultural and creative industries by shaping robust, technology-driven support ecosystems (REAVES).
  • Improve the conditions for small and medium-sized enterprises to work sustainably through circular working methods (Circular transformation in SMEs).
  • Strengthen young game developers and entrepreneurs in the gaming industry (BSG-GO!).
  • Explore and develop circular food systems in urban environments (FOCUSE).
  • Contribute to Sweden's development in advanced chip technology (Advanced Chip Technology, ACT).

Partnerships for a sustainable Stockholm

Four colleagues gather around a conference table with laptops and markers, discussing work in a modern glass-walled office with a whiteboard full of sticky notes in the background.Photo: Ulf Leide

The Integration Pact

A network for companies that want to contribute to a more inclusive labour market in Stockholm.
Hands on a brightly lit rainbow keyboard and mouse in a dark room with blue light.Photo: Fond & Fond

The Electrification Pact

A collaboration that drives the transition to an electrified and sustainable metropolitan city.
The Climate and Environmental Pact

The Climate and Environmental Pact

A network for companies that want to reduce their climate impact and contribute to a greener city.

Participate in network events

Accelerating the Transition to a Circular Fashion and Textile Industry
Photo: Ingen
Conference / Congress

Accelerating the Transition to a Circular Fashion and Textile Industry

Stockholm Business Region, CircularHub Stockholm/DoTank Stockholm & ASFB Association of Swedish Fashion Brands med stöd av AMF Fastigheter.
2 okt 2026
Klubbhuset, Marievik
From Social Value to Competitive Advantage
Photo: Grant Thornton
Seminar

From Social Value to Competitive Advantage

Grant Thornton
2 okt 2026
Grant Thornton
Innovation Tuesday at Digital Futures hub
Person in an orange jacket stands with their back to the camera, overlooking Stockholm’s skyline and construction cranes at dusk.
Photo: Ulf Leide
Workshop

Innovation Tuesday at Digital Futures hub

KTH
6 okt 2026
Digital Futures hub,
Nobel Calling 2026: How AI and Digital technologies shape the future
Photo: Jann Lipka
Conference / Congress

Nobel Calling 2026: How AI and Digital technologies shape the future

KTH
7 okt 2026
Digital Futures hub
Camp Franchise 2026
Photo: Natalie Kindvall
Conference / Congress

Camp Franchise 2026

Svenska Franchise Föreningen
7 okt – 8 okt 2026
Ersta Konferens & Hotell
Growth Day 2026
Photo: Almi
Conference / Congress

Growth Day 2026

Almi Stockholm
15 okt 2026
Hörsalen , Kulturhuset
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Jenny Bertling
Business Development Manager, Sustainable Growth