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Göteborg’s innovation ecosystem includes health and life-science activity at Sahlgrenska Science Park, which the University of Gothenburg identifies with precision health and AI, and mobility, ICT, AI, media, and visualization activity at Lindholmen Science Park. GoCo describes a health, technology, and science ecosystem of more than 100 companies and institutions in Mölndal, outside Göteborg proper. [35468, 35469, 35471]
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Göteborg’s innovation ecosystem includes health and life-science activity at Sahlgrenska Science Park, which the University of Gothenburg identifies with precision health and AI, and mobility, ICT, AI, media, and visualization activity at Lindholmen Science Park. GoCo describes a health, technology, and science ecosystem of more than 100 companies and institutions in Mölndal, outside Göteborg proper. [35468, 35469, 35471]
Business Region Göteborg (BRG) identifies itself as the City of Gothenburg’s business development office and says it represents 13 regional municipalities. BRG offers free startup advice through an official booking route, and lists appointments at Business Center in Angered, Yesbox in Gamlestadens Fabriker, and digitally. [35461, 35462, 35463]
BRG also offers companies establishing in the Gothenburg region free support with premises, staffing, networks, and business information. [35460]
Startup Genome reported a $2 billion Gothenburg ecosystem value for H2 2023–2025, defined using exits and startup valuations, including active unicorns. It also reported $120 million in Seed and Series A funding for Gothenburg tech startups during H2 2023–2025, and $1 billion in ecosystem exit value during 2021–2025. [35457, 35458, 35459]
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Göteborg ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Listed as | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters) | 2026 | Göteborg | #100 | Down 3 | B | Innovation, Research, Activity |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | Gothenburg | #136 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | Gothenburg | 71 to 80 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
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What the sources say about Göteborg
The Guardian described Polestar as part of Geely and sharing technology with group stablemates.
Source: Polestar boss Thomas Ingenlath’s drive for a truly emission-free carGoCo says its neighborhood includes life-science companies, emerging innovators, and AstraZeneca's BioVentureHub.
Source: GoCo Health Innovation CityGoCo describes a 100-plus-company health, tech, and science ecosystem in Mölndal outside Gothenburg.
Source: GoCo Health Innovation CityThe University says Drivhuset advises students and non-academics working toward starting or growing a company.
Source: Innovation | University of GothenburgThe University describes Lindholmen as a hub for mobility, ICT, AI, media, and visualization projects.
Source: Innovation | University of GothenburgThe University identifies Sahlgrenska Science Park as a health and life-science hub active in precision health and AI.
Source: Innovation | University of Gothenburg
Questions about Göteborg
How does Göteborg rank as a startup ecosystem?
Göteborg is #136 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 3 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
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