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A determined effort over 20 years through Sweden Game Arena has put region Västra Götaland and the city of Skövde on the world map when it comes to games.

With successful game companies, whose games top the global bestseller lists, the game companies in Skövde have generated over 1 billion SEK. They all have one thing in common - they started their entrepreneurial journey through our proven startup program within games, Sweden Game Startup, which supports individuals with game ideas across Sweden. Together, they form a strong community, and their next success is just around the corner.

Skövde is located in the heart of Skaraborg, one of the most innovative regions in the world. Here, there is a long tradition of industrial manufacturing, with its core in the Swedish automotive cluster.

Through the Science Park Skövde ecosystem and the ASSAR Industrial Innovation Arena, you can access knowledge-enhancing activities, technology development, innovation support, education, and research. With groundbreaking innovations and solutions developed through initiatives like Science Park Skövde’s startup programs and the University of Skövde, the transition towards a fossil-free, digital, and sustainable industry is driven forward.

The industry of the future faces many challenges. Demands on production development, skills, knowledge and innovation are growing rapidly. ASSAR has been developed to meet global trends and challenges and is an arena that supports the manufacturing industry through education, innovation support, research and technology development. Here, you can participate in seminars, workshops, networks, see research in practice, get help starting a business, and much more.

As a physical site, ASSAR aims to establish a world-leading integrated physical and virtual development environment for research, technology development, innovation and education. With ASSAR we want to give the manufacturing industry and technology companies in the Skaraborg region a competitive edge.

Skövde is close to Sweden’s largest markets and has modern infrastructure, the Western Main Line and logistics opportunities and communications, allow for both travel and commuting. Two hours by rail will take you to Stockholm and an hour will get you to Gothenburg, while Skövde’s proximity to several airports makes accessing the world beyond simple. The university provides the business community with a constant supply of students and talent, which has made Skövde a prominent technology and IT hub offering excellent conditions for finding the right skills.