Growth region
In the Borås region it is easy to live and exciting to work. There are short distances between work and leisure, between city life and nature experiences, and between people, ideas and business. There is a world-class manufacturing industry, expertise in e-commerce and logistics, unique test beds for the automotive industry and a textile industry with absolute excellence in circular design, textiles and fashion.
Proximity to rail, air and port means that both people and goods
can easily travel out into the world and back.
Here we are entrepreneurs at heart, and together we are shaping one of Europe's most creative and innovative growth regions. Welcome to the Borås region.
Short routes to long-term business
News Business region Borås
Encouraging results
Facts and statistics on business in Sjuhärad
Increased cooperation on green transition sites
Företagsstart Sjuhärad is a non-profit organization based in Borås that aims to support new businesses in the Sjuhärad region.
OUR FOCUS AREAS
textile
The Borås region is Europe's absolute spearhead in circular design, textiles and fashion with Science Park Borås, Textile Fashion Center and the Swedish School of Textiles.
Here, the textile industry has long developed creativity, skills and innovation. Today, we are Northern Europe's largest cluster in textile production, with good contacts in transportation, distribution and smart e-commerce solutions.
Automotive
The Borås region has long experience of the automotive industry and is home to several world-leading companies and subcontractors with unique test beds for future vehicle safety. Wireless communication systems, autonomous vehicles and active safety systems are being developed here. So if you establish or invest in our region, you have direct access to the innovative research and development cluster that is building the future.
Manufacturing industry
In the Borås region, you as a company work side by side with a world-class manufacturing industry. Here you will find specialists in metal and plastic manufacturing, tool manufacturing and subcontractors to the automotive industry. We work for an innovative and sustainable industry where you are always close to networks, projects and training.
Trade and logistics
The Borås region has a long experience of trade, which today has developed into an expertise in e-commerce and logistics. There is a distribution network to the Scandinavian countries, the Baltic States and most of the countries in Eastern Europe. Virtually all well-known logistics companies are represented here. Together, we have solid expertise in developing embedded systems, infrastructure and cloud services, mobile technology, logistics and transportation. So whatever your company's niche, you're close to the technology and logistics that will help you reach the world.
Improving the business environment for training
Welcome to our meetings on Improved Business Climate in Sjuhärad. We invite all our eight municipalities to five sessions in 2020 and 2021 where we will work together to improve the business climate throughout the Borås region. The project is financed by growth funds from the Borås region and run by Business Region Borås.
Previous Training Courses
Below you can see our previous trainings that we have conducted.
Business hotline Sjuhäradslyftet 2021
For those of you who are entrepreneurs in the region and who face major challenges due to Corona, there is now extra support. The Borås Region Sjuhärads Municipal Association together with the member municipalities now offers free advice to all our companies. For more information, see Företagsjouren on the link below
About Business Region Borås
Business Region Borås has a unique position in Sweden within entrepreneurship and business development. There are already well-established e-commerce and logistics companies here, along with exciting start-ups, universities and research. Here you get all the conditions for investing and establishing your business.
Establish and invest
We offer a fast, free and confidential service. We put you in direct contact with the eight municipalities in the region.
Starting and developing
Want to take the next step with your business or idea, but don't know how? We have gathered all the actors in the region who can help you.
Collaboration
The Borås region is characterized by commitment, here you will find the region's test beds, networks and meeting places as well as business clusters
Living and working in the region
Our different municipalities are unique in their own right, whether you're looking for speed and excitement or the calming surroundings of nature. The Borås region is close to everything and can take you out into the world in less than an hour via Landvetter Airport.
