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.

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In September this year, Press Start took the next step in developing the Stockholm region’s GameTech ecosystem. Since then, the community has continued to grow, more studios have joined, and work on the next major initiative has gained momentum. So, what has happened so far, and what comes next?

CSIB: New interdisciplinary center brings research together to tackle future infectious threats

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Vecura – 30 Years Dedicated to the Medicine of the Future

In Flemingsberg, pioneers have helped shape the medicine of the future since 1996. This year, the manufacturing unit Vecura celebrates 30 years of supporting the development of cell and gene therapies – advanced therapies that enable more personalized treatments. We spoke with Pontus Blomberg, strategic advisor and former Director of Operations, who has helped build one of Sweden’s leading laboratories in the field.

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