About
Discover
the true nature
of business.
Welcome to a region where business grows naturally.
Turn geography into strategy.
With major highways, railroads, and deep-water ports, moving goods and ideas is seamless – locally, regionally, and globally. But it’s more than logistics and infrastructure. This region also stands out with its balanced population density – enough to support thriving businesses and innovation, yet offering the space to think, grow, and breathe. Here, it’s all about balance. Business thrives alongside a high quality of life, where nature fuels innovation and ambition meets opportunity. Everything flows here – naturally.
What we are.
Drawn
to nature.
This region has always been rich in resources – and in inspiration. For generations, we’ve turned to the forests and the seas to build our lives and livelihoods.
Today, the maritime industries and forest bioeconomy are among our strongest sectors, fueled by cutting-edge research and close collaboration between industry leaders, academia, and innovators. We continue to look to the water and the woods for answers to the challenges of tomorrow.
lnspired
by nature.
Nature has its ways – and so do we. Just as ecosystems thrive through balance and collaboration, we create a business environment where innovation, cooperation, and sustainability flourish. By following nature’s lead, we’ve built a region that adapts, evolves, and succeeds – naturally.
In nature, nothing goes to waste – and neither should it in business. Here in our region, we’ve embraced this mindset and made it part of how we grow. We were the first in Sweden to implement industrial symbiosis, and today, circular business flows are shaping the way we work.
Committed
to nature.
Together, through the combination of industrial expertise and our shared passion for sustainability, we’re shaping a future where progress and preservation go hand in hand.
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Our region is driven by a deep commitment to protecting and preserving the environment, and we’ve built extensive expertise in sustainable practices. This know¬ledge enables us to support businesses on their transition journeys, helping them adapt and thrive in a greener economy.
The whole region is just one call away.
Our establishment office comprises 14 municipalities that work together. We facilitate for those who want to invest or establish businesses in West Sweden. Discover our cost-free service and take advantage of the opportunities that our region offers.
270
thousand
inhabitants.
175
years of industrial
development.
1
first place as the EU’s
most innovative country.
45
schools and
universities.
14
municipalities.
We work for the
following municipalities.
Bengtsfors
kommun
Dals-eds
kommun
Färgelanda
kommun
Lysekils
kommun
Melleruds
kommun
Munkedals
kommun
Orust
kommun
Sotenäs
kommun
Strömstads
kommun
Tanums
kommun
Trollhättans
Stad
Vänersborgs
kommun
Åmåls
kommun