Why Uppsala?
Uppsala never stands still. With its world-famous reputation in life science, tech, advanced production and environmental innovation integrated with the Stockholm region’s start-up scene, Uppsala is a county synonymous with growth. Growth that drives opportunities, fuels breakthroughs and attracts the most ambitious, forward-thinking talent in the world. Learn about Uppsala County’s key industries and areas of employment and how to start your networking.
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Innovation climate
Lines of business
Learn about Uppsala County’s key industries and areas of employment and how to start your networking.
A place to grow
Voices from Uppsala
Are you curious about the latest news in Sweden? Many Swedish media sources are available in other languages.
Swedish news in other languages
Did you know...
… world-famous botanist and zoologist Carl Linnaeus lived in Uppsala.
Upcoming events in Uppsala
PlaceXNordic Conference
Time: 8:45 - 16:00
Day: 13 May 2025
Welcome to PLACExNordic, the leading meeting platform in Northern Europe for shaping the future of places.
This is more than a conference – it's a movement for everyone building the future of places. 2025 the the powerful theme is - Electrify Change! And create attractive and liveable places of tomorrow for people and business.
Over two dynamic days in Uppsala /Stockholm, Sweden, you’ll meet forward-thinking peers, explore groundbreaking ideas, and get practical tools to strengthen your place’s identity and attractiveness. Together we create places where people want to live, work, invest, and visit.
Formerly known as the Nordic Place Branding Conference - PLACExNordic is now bolder, broader and more relevant than ever.
Warm Welcome!
Drömarbetsstaden Job Festival
Uppsala International Hub are participating in Drömarbetsstaden Job Festival - an event that aims to help job seekers connect with employers in the Uppsala region! With lectures, mingling, and a lot of concrete tips to take home, this is the day for everyone who wants to live and work in Sweden's most expansive region.
The event starts at 11 and will be held at Arenatorget Studentenas (Sjukhusvägen 12A, 753 09 Uppsala). Attendance is free, but pre-registration is required. You can see more information on the link provided.
Warm welcome everyone!
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
A warm welcome to Young Entrepreneur of the Year!
The greenhouse is passionate about helping ambitious students enable their business ideas and follow their dreams. We have therefore chosen to pay attention to Uppsala's driven student entrepreneurs by creating the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. There will be space for mingling and snacks in addition.
Come listen, be inspired and vote for your favorite!