Our region

You’ll find Skåne where Scandinavia meets Continental Europe; where hightech meets academia; where Sweden meets the world.

Skåne has long been a hub of innovation, boasting a history of breakthroughs like Bluetooth, the artificial kidney, and high-security digital cameras. With three leading higher education institutions, globally acclaimed companies, and promising startups, Skåne is famed for its technological excellence. Thanks to two new world-leading research centers, ESS & MAX IV, Skåne is further positioning itself as home to cutting-edge research and technology.

The region is geographically well-connected to Europe and the world, and consistently ranks high in global indexes as one of the world’s most innovative regions. Skåne also boasts a highly educated workforce where the majority of people speak fluent English. It is the optimum location for your business, your investment, your ideas – and your life.

As Skåne’s tech community organisation, OpenTech works alongside Region Skåne, universities, municipalities and industry to strengthen the region’s position in AI, 5G/6G, IoT, cybersecurity and microelectronics, both nationally and internationally. We are proud to be part of making Skåne a place where tech companies want to grow, and where talent wants to build a career.

Become a Skåne ambassador

At OpenTech, we are incredibly proud of being located in Skåne. That’s why we have teamed up with Skåne – Sweden’s Sweet Spot (operated by Region Skåne and Invest in Skåne) to help spread the word about our region. In doing so, we aim to showcase all the things we love about Skåne’s tech community, attract tech talent to move here, and inspire businesses to invest in our vibrant region.

Would you like to join us? You can become a Skåne ambassador too!