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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

Sweden Water Expo
Photo: Stockholmsmässan
Trade Show

Sweden Water Expo

Stockholmsmässan
16 sep – 17 sep 2026
Stockholmsmässan
Business Arena Stockholm
Photo: Oscar Scheller
Conference / Congress

Business Arena Stockholm

Business Arena
16 sep 2026
Stockholm Waterfront
Anniversary seminar: How do we ensure sustainable energy production by 2045?
Business meeting and networking in Stockholm.
Photo: Anna Hugosson
Seminar

Anniversary seminar: How do we ensure sustainable energy production by 2045?

Tysk-Svenska Handelskammaren
17 sep 2026
The German-Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Hidden pressures – open consequences
Photo: Svenskt Näringsliv
Seminar

Hidden pressures – open consequences

Svenskt Näringsliv
21 sep 2026
Näringslivets Hus, Industrisalen
Work norms in vulnerable areas
Photo: Svenskt Näringsliv
Lecture

Work norms in vulnerable areas

Svenskt Näringsliv
22 sep 2026
Näringslivets Hus
Predicting the unpredictable: how can we improve risk assessment?
Photo: Stockholms Handelskammare
Seminar

Predicting the unpredictable: how can we improve risk assessment?

Stockholms handelskammare
22 sep 2026
Stockholms Handelskammare
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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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