Why Borås

Business Region Borås holds a unique position in Sweden when it comes to entrepreneurship and business development. There are already long established e-commerce and logistics companies here as well as exciting start ups, educational institutions and research facilities. All the right conditions are here for you to invest and establish your business.

Invest and establish

Why choose Region Borås to invest and establish your business in? We’re very knowledgeable about the automotive sector after so many years of working with it, have a network of tried and trusted subcontractors, testbeds for new technologies, and some of the leading auto safety companies in the world. Traditional trading has developed into a solid e-commerce cluster in the region, and 40% of all internet transactions in Sweden are made via Borås. We have the experience, the space and the technology to take your business into the future.

Investment opportunities

Investment opportunities in Region Borås are strongly linked to West Sweden’s automotive industry. The trade that has always existed in the region has evolved into a hub for e-commerce and logistics solutions.

Local entrepreneurship reaching global markets

Business Region Borås is the leading textile centre in Scandinavia, with some of the largest textile businesses in the Nordic countries. The textile industry here has developed over a long period, and built up useful contacts in transport, distribution and smart e-commerce solutions.

With over 1.5 million people in the immediate surroundings, a thriving business environment, educational establishments with students and research facilities, there are great opportunities here for businesses operating in IT, communication, technology, logistics, textiles and fashion.

Modern transport networks

Our geographical position makes trade, transport and distribution easy. Via nearby ports, airports, motorways and rail services both goods and people can be transported quickly to the biggest cities in Scandinavia and further afield in the world.

“Hundreds of building plots are available, with millions of square metres ready for any business needing land to get established.”

During 2017 there was an increase in population of 10 000 in the region. Within five years we expect to have nearly five thousand new residential properties ready to move into.

Well developed logistics and distribution

Distribution networks to the Scandinavian countries, the Baltic, Russia and most of the countries in Eastern Europe already exist. DSV, DHL, Schenker/BTL, Itella Logistics and Aditro Logistics are some of the many logistics companies in the region. Many of them also offer services in third party logistics.

Time to live

Quality of life and excellent public services are the hallmarks of Region Borås. All the main towns are within easy reach of unspoilt countryside and beautiful lakes. A rich cultural life, zoos, sports facilities, attractive shopping centres, golf courses and high quality public services are always near at hand. Around 1.5 million people live within a 100 km radius.

Clusters

Experience shows that a well functioning collaboration between businesses, universities and the public sector is the key to the successful industrial development.

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Networks and meeting places

There are lots of business associations and networks in Region Borås. We have listed the business associations here by county for anyone new to the region or who has been established a long time!

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Business Region Borås aims to make it as easy as possible for investors or business owners to establish themselves in Region Borås. You will be able to access all eight local authorities in the region through us. Business Region Borås works primarily with investment opportunities in Textiles, ICT and Vehicle Safety.

CONTACT
Boråsregionen / Sjuhärads kommunalförbund
Skaraborgsvägen 1A, Vån 2
506 30 BORÅS
SWEDEN

033-35 70 53

info@businessregionboras.se