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Agtira, the Härnösand-based foodtech company and Sweden’s largest producer of cucumbers, has signed a Letter of Intent with Dutch GreenV to develop a new generation of modern, illuminated greenhouse facilities in Sweden. The plans include approximately five hectares of greenhouse cultivation in Härnösand, further strengthening the region’s position in the future of sustainable food production. … Read more

The announcement that Google plans to establish a data center in Torsboda marks a major milestone for Västernorrland and confirms the region’s growing attractiveness for international investment. The investment represents not only a significant financial commitment and the creation of new jobs, but also new opportunities for innovation, skills development, and long-term regional growth. “This … Read more

The region of Västernorrland is strengthening its position within applied AI, GovTech and digital innovation through a new cross-sector initiative bringing together business, academia and the public sector. The municipality of Sundsvall has launched Sweden’s first local AI Commission — a strategic initiative designed to accelerate regional development within artificial intelligence while creating stronger conditions … Read more

The Finnish company Verda Cloud Oy is planning its first European establishment of an AI center in Sundsvall. The investment is a clear example of how Västernorrland can compete internationally for advanced technology investments and strengthens Sundsvall’s position as a hub for advanced AI development in Europe. The initiative brings advanced AI infrastructure to the … Read more

In August 2025, Sundsvall will become the focal point for the world’s foremost experts, innovators and companies working with bio-based materials. The 9th EPNOE International Polysaccharide Conference will bring together around 330 participants from across the globe to exchange knowledge, forge partnerships and accelerate the development of sustainable materials to replace plastics and fossil-based resources. … Read more

RISE, the Research Institute of Sweden, has opened its new pilot hall in Örnsköldsvik. Offering a place where companies and researchers can test new technology and novel bio-based materials, the facilities open new possibilities for the bioeconomy industry.   The pilot hall is part of the Bioeconomy Arena and located close to the forestry industries … Read more

With the opening of Sundsvall Logistics Park and SCA’s new container port in Sundsvall, goods can now be efficiently handled by rail, sea, and trucks all in one location. This advancement promotes sustainable transportation for the industries in Västernorrland and will help further accelerate the green transition. As investments in northern Sweden soar, the demand … Read more