Because of its creative and innovative business environment, Jämtland heads the list for a number of new business start-ups in Sweden. Inspiration, skill and tradition!

It is no coincidence that creative companies like Peak Performance and Trangia started their business in the county.  A true entrepreneurial spirit means that it is easy to start or run a business and to cooperate across different sectors. You can count on easy communication with authorities and highly favourable financial conditions for investing in the region.

In the county you find the hottest tourism- and tech adventure areas in Sweden, Åre - Östersund. A tech adventure cluster within outdoor – research, equipment and clothes. An other important success factor is the impact of big investments and events like Holiday Club from Finland and the Alpine World championships 2007 in Åre.

Jämtland is a great place to live with fresh air, beautiful nature and a wide range of activities included! And, frankly, who wouldn’t like to work in an environment where you can have a couple of hours of fun in Scandinavia’s best ski slopes in between your business meeting.

Leading industrial clusters

- Tech adventure, creative industries incl. outdoor equipment manufacturing
- Wood and forestry
- Contact centers
- Tourism

Why Jämtland?

Midscand makes it easy for you. One contact leads to a committed network of municipalities and authorities, all eager to help you find the best solutions for you and your company.

It is profitable. Low employment costs and low staff turnover, great access to creative and competent people. The lowest electricity rates in Sweden, cost effective rents and possible financial grants.

The infrastructure is good and reliable with excellent it-communications and transport of persons and freight. Industrial companies like Engcon and Zepro, with their market world wide, prove that it is possible to operate from the middle of Sweden and be successful.

The Midsweden university, with specialist training programmes within the industrial, tourism, outdoor technology and Sport tech, as well as the Vehicle Technical Center is a source of competence and cooperation possibilities.

“Winning the European Region of the future Award 2005 is proof that Jämtland is a region of the future. A place where companies and whole industries can expand and set up new operations. There are many reasons for this. We have the skills and knowledge required for successful investment; the ability to find new ways to develop, experience and a real sense of commitment.”

Source: Financial Times Foreign Direct Investment Magazine