Bridging 4 Growth

How do you actually enter a market like Brazil? That’s the question eight tech companies from four countries got to explore first-hand during a week-long delegation to São Paulo, arranged by us at Norrköping Science Park.

On May 20–21, an international matchmaking event will take place in Tallinn, where startups and scaleups from Sweden, Estonia and Finland Sweden can connect with leading corporates such as ACTIA, SAAB, SEB, Telia and many others. It’s a great opportunity for companies working with securetech or dual-use technologies to explore new collaborations.

Water damage is one of the most costly and disruptive issues for homes and businesses. Swedish scaleup Elementric is tackling this challenge head-on with innovative leak detection technology. By combining IoT and sensor expertise, their mission is to prevent water damage before it happens - making buildings safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Now, as part of our international Scaleup Launchpad program, Elementric is setting its sights on the Finnish and Estonian markets, aiming to expand its impact and forge key partnerships.

Are you ready to expand your business into one of the world’s most dynamic markets? From April 7th to 11th, 2025, Norrköping Science Park is organizing an exciting business delegation to São Paulo, Brazil—tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Sweden located in the Central Baltic area*.

In mid-October, 11 innovative companies from Sweden, Finland, Estonia, and Latvia traveled to Chicago as part of the EU-funded Bridging4Growth project. The delegation aimed to connect these companies with local stakeholders and practical strategies to break into the U.S. market. With us from Norrköping, we had our local companies Interspectral and Ligna Energy.

From November 4-7, Norrköping welcomed participants of the Scaleup Launchpad program for workshop-days aimed at equipping scaleup companies with strategies for sustainable growth. Hosted by Norrköping Science Park, the event brought together innovative tech companies from Sweden, Finland, and Estonia, representing a range of industries and solutions—from AI and IoT to construction and recruitment technology.

We are happy to announce that Norrköping Science Park has been granted a new study project! The study called “Internationalization of Swedish Growth Companies in Logistics and Transport" will run from August to November together with partners Linköping Science Park and Intuizio.

In the latest edition of NordicLight the Swedish chamber of commerce in Brazil highlights the successful business delegation that took place in April. 🇸🇪🇧🇷 Through the international project Bridging4Growth, we support innovative companies in expanding to new international markets.

From October 14-18, Norrköping Science Park will bring a delegation of SMEs from the Central Baltic region of Sweden to Chicago, U.S.A. This initiative is a key part of our internationalization project, Bridging4Growth.

This week, Tammerfors was filled with energy as we gathered for a three-day workshop in the Scaleup Launchpad project focused on international growth. With sessions led by experts, networking opportunities, and insights into the future of business, the workshop days provided a comprehensive roadmap for scaling up with insight into communication, company boards, and innovation in international business. Here’s a recap of the highlights from each day.