The New Central Business District. Welcome to Uppsala.
Invest in Innovation
Främre Boländerna is emerging as Uppsala's central innovation district. We are building modern workplaces here, capable of hosting 5,500 new employees. A few minutes' walk takes you to Uppsala Central Station, and from there, Stockholm, Arlanda, and the wider world are just half an hour away. The area already hosts the city’s largest life science enterprise, Cytiva, and one of Sweden’s national innovation hubs, the Testa Center. Uppsala's tech and green tech sectors also converge here. Främre Boländerna boasts both knowledge and skills, providing access to local and global markets. With its green spaces, it is a creative and green district that promotes health, collaboration, and competitiveness.
Connect in Uppsala
Discover the perfect blend of business and innovation in Uppsala. A city rooted in history but renowned for its educational excellence and cutting-edge research at two world leading universities. Gain direct access to a talented pool of professionals and a network of international businesses, in a city where innovative ideas and collaborative partnerships are withing walking or biking distance. Uppsala’s friendly atmosphere brings professional success alongside a balanced, sustainable lifestyle that attracts professionals who value green living alongside urban amenities.
"Uppsala’s great strength is the combination of two universities, proximity to clinical research, and many small companies with strong entrepreneurship."
Jon HeimerCEO Olink
"The location is fantastic. In every company I have started, there are people who commute from Stockholm. And the proximity to Arlanda is unbeatable."
Maria Strömmeprofessor, founder of DisruptiveMaterials and Disruptive Pharma
"I have spent a lot of time in California. Uppsala is Sweden’s Palo Alto, with Stockholm comparing to San Francisco."
Andreas LifvendahlCEO Percepio
"Many are envious of Uppsala’s assets: The Swedish Medical Products Agency; The National Food Agency; The National Veterinary Institute; The Geological Survey of Sweden; two universities; several major international industrial firms; plus innovative, emerging startups."
Malin Graffner NordborgDirector of Uppsala University Innovation
"In Uppsala we have innovation and entrepreneurship environments
Johan TyskProfessor at Uppsala University, Adviser to theacross all scientific fields."
Vice-Chancellor on External Relations
"In Uppsala we strive to help each other out. Everything is easy and nearby,
Daniel PetriniVD Stardotsmostly reachable by bike."
Be a part of Uppsala's success.
Explore the opportunities.
Looking to relocate? Position your business at the forefront of innovation by relocating to Främre Boländerna. Explore available office space and forthcoming plans with the leading real estate developers in the area.
Resourseful you! Resourseful city!
All you need is here. Embracing an international identity is effortless in Uppsala. The city's academic environment enriches the local workforce with diverse skills and expertise, crucial for any business looking to innovate and grow. In Uppsala, your business will find a supportive community with all the resources and information needed to thrive. The collaborative spirit here means help and guidance are never far away.
Attracting international talent:
Get help and information at Uppsala International Hub
Timline, official documents and local resourses at Uppsala kommun.
First university in the Nordic countries, established 1477: Uppsala University
Global leader among
young universities:
Swedish University of
Agricultural Sciences
Top ranked incubator:
UIC