Sparbanksstiftelsen invests in development – SEK 3 million to Science Park Skövde

On Tuesday, Science Park Skövde was surprised by representatives from Sparbanksstiftelsen Skaraborg and Sparbanken Skaraborg, who announced a contribution that opens new opportunities to accelerate the science park’s development. The grant is part of the foundation’s anniversary initiative and marks the fourth major reinvestment in the region this year.

“It’s a significant amount of money. But perhaps even more important than the sum itself is the message it sends – that we are a strategically important development partner in Skaraborg,” says Ingi Jonasson, CEO of Science Park Skövde.

The support gives Science Park Skövde the opportunity to explore new development areas – both within game development and other future-focused fields. While no specific decisions have been made yet, the grant provides greater potential to turn ideas into reality.

“We’re constantly exploring new ways to develop. This makes it possible to take the next step in several initiatives,” says Ingi Jonasson.

The funding may, for example, allow the science park to allocate new resources in the form of expertise and working hours to drive strategically important initiatives forward.

Sparbanksstiftelsen Skaraborg operates in the municipalities of Skara, Vara, Götene, and Essunga, but through its anniversary initiatives, it also aims to contribute to broader regional development across Skaraborg. Alongside the donation to Science Park Skövde, the foundation also announced an opportunity for the University of Skövde and other post-secondary education providers within its area of operation to apply for funding for development projects linked to education and research.

“We want to contribute to long-term and sustainable development in Skaraborg. By strengthening opportunities for research and education, we help create conditions for both individuals and businesses to grow,” says Liselotte J Sterneborn, Chair of Sparbanksstiftelsen Skaraborg.

Sparbanksstiftelsen Skaraborg was founded in 2000 to promote thrift and, as a shareholder in Sparbanken Skaraborg AB, to preserve and develop the fundamental ideas and values of the savings bank movement. The foundation’s primary area of activity is the municipalities of Skara, Vara, Götene, and Essunga. Through dividends from the bank, the foundation can reinvest funds that promote the development of the region.