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Stunlock Studios named Sweden’s fastest-growing tech company
Skövde-based Stunlock Studios topped Deloitte’s prestigious Sweden Technology Fast 50 ranking in 2025. With growth of nearly 15,000 percent, the studio is a clear example of how Skövde continues to strengthen its position within the Swedish and international games industry.
"If we build it, they will come" – The Guardian highlights Skövde’s games industry
How can a city of just over 58,000 people become fertile ground for some of the world’s most talked-about games? That is the question posed by The Guardian in a new feature on Skövde. And time and again, the answer points to the city’s distinctive games development ecosystem.
Smoofit wins Science Park Skövde’s Innovation Award 2025
Science Park Skövde’s Innovation Award is presented annually at the Skövde Business Gala. This year’s winner demonstrates how smart technology can drive real change. A big congratulations to Smoofit, winner of this year’s Innovation Award!
SparePartners Sweden helps companies save time and money
Three major industrial companies in the region, together with Jernbro Skövde, are collaborating in a pilot project aimed at testing a new solution for sharing inventory levels and information about insurance spare parts.
“With SparePartners Sweden’s system, companies can make significant savings by minimising long production stoppages,” says Erik Arnesson, founder of the company and participant in Science Park Skövde Startup.
Oddiko secures new multi million investment and aims for a 2026 release
Oddiko has in just a few years grown from a student project into an emerging studio backed by several sizeable investments, and a long-awaited debut release is now in sight. With Meadgard, the team is preparing to step into the games market and describes their journey as both demanding and incredibly rewarding.
Swedish Eclipsium praised by The New York Times
The Gothenburg based studio Housefire Games has quickly gone from a student project to an internationally recognised creator in the games industry. With their horror title Eclipsium they have sold more than 30 000 copies and were recently featured in The New York Times. Through Science Park Skövde's startup program för games, Sweden Game Startup, the team has received support, coaching and the opportunity to fully commit to their vision.