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Stockholm supports its entrepreneurs

Stockholm is a city where thoughts can be realised – whether you have just formulated your first business idea or have already registered your company. Here is one of Europe’s most dynamic environments for new companies, with advisors, networks, innovation environments, and public actors working together to make it easier to get started.

As a new entrepreneur, you should be able to quickly orient yourself, find the right contact paths, and receive support in making confident decisions. Therefore, we gather the most important things you need to take the next step – in a city where entrepreneurship is seen as a driving force for both growth and societal development.

Find the right advice and support

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Get personal guidance when starting a business

Get free support if you have a green business idea or an international background – from idea to implementation.
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Test your idea while still in school

Ung Företagsamhet helps young people develop entrepreneurship and start UF companies.
Working in Stockholm.Photo: Ulf Leide

Gather everything you need for the startup

The website verksamt.se provides government information and practical tools for starting a business.

Events for those about to start

UIIN Conference – University Industry Innovation Network
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Conference / Congress

UIIN Conference – University Industry Innovation Network

University Industry Innovation Network
15 juni – 17 juni 2026
Münchenbryggeriet
Care & Repair
Photo: Ingen
Conference / Congress

Care & Repair

Act of Caring & Trendstefan
16 juni 2026
Moderna Museet
Global talang i Sverige – men varför stannar den inte?
Business meeting and networking in Stockholm.
Photo: Anna Hugosson
Conference / Congress

Global talang i Sverige – men varför stannar den inte?

Stockholms Akademiska Forum
16 juni 2026
Kungl. Musikhögskolan
ICP2026 – International Conference on Palaeogenomics
Photo: Foto: Sören Andersson/Stockholms universitet
Conference / Congress

ICP2026 – International Conference on Palaeogenomics

Centre for Paleogenetics
23 juni – 26 juni 2026
Stockholm University
Customs Laboratories European Network 9th International Seminar
View from Ivar Los Park in central Stockholm.
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Conference / Congress

Customs Laboratories European Network 9th International Seminar

Customs Laboratories European Network (CLEN)
1 juli – 3 juli 2026
Stockholm, Sweden
EPICOH 2026
Photo: Andreas Andersson / Karolinska Institutet
Conference / Congress

EPICOH 2026

Karolinska Institutet
24 aug – 27 aug 2026
Karolinska Institutet
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Need business support?

Do you have questions about starting, running or growing a business in Stockholm? We’re here to help.

Fill in the form and we’ll make sure your question reaches the right person.

If your question concerns permits such as building permits, alcohol licences, land use permits or other municipal matters, the City of Stockholm can assist you through Stockholm Business Service

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