The Success Formula Behind Science Park Skövde: How to Build a Game Cluster and Retain Talent

How do you create a successful game cluster, a creative innovation environment, an attractive meeting place, and retain talent? We reflect on an intensive and insightful day in Skövde, where together with Huddinge municipality business department and Fabege, we had the opportunity to explore the success formula behind Science Park Skövde.

With over 25 years of experience in driving innovation, Science Park Skövde has become a shining example of how to build a strong community and act as an enabler for 80-90 companies and 40-50 startups. Two of the key factors behind their success are their geographical proximity and close collaboration with the University of Skövde, which has fostered a fertile ground for student entrepreneurship and new ideas.

“It was a highly rewarding visit to Science Park Skövde. Future Science City, local collaborations, and not least Sweden Game Arena, gave us many valuable insights that we will take with us to our work in Flemingsberg. A big thank you to Ingi Jonasson and the team for the magnificent hospitality.” – Johnny Högberg, CEO of Flemingsberg Science Foundation.

From groundbreaking game development to innovative industrialization and sustainability, Skövde showcased its best side. We eagerly look forward to following their continued progress and are already excited about a return visit. A big thank you to Science Park Skövde for your warm hospitality, generosity, and deep engagement during our visit.

Flemingsberg Business Community

Flemingsberg Business Community is for those who work or run businesses on campus or in Flemingsberg. We believe that anything is possible when the right people and companies come together. Within the community, we share experiences, find synergies, and stay updated about each other and the development happening on and around the campus.

We are building a stronger Business Community in Flemingsberg

We are actively collaborating with key stakeholders to strengthen the innovation ecosystem and promote entrepreneurship in Flemingsberg. A central part of our efforts involves being present alongside other important actors and creating meeting spaces to build close relationships with those who work in the area on a daily basis. We believe that exciting and new opportunities emerge when people come together and exchange ideas.

Welcoming more culture and creative industries to a growing place

On August 29, the Royal Swedish Opera and the Swedish National Dramatic Theatre opened their new studios in Flemingsberg with a festive mix of song, poetry and inspiring conversations about collaboration. The opening marks an important milestone in Flemingsberg's development and brings us one step closer to the vision of creating a place where knowledge and creativity meet in southern Stockholm.

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