GOING GLOBAL

New business models call for new methods. So how can your company improve the chances when going global?

Growing internationally, looking for new markets or investing in sweden?

Even Unicorns Need Feet on the Ground

Sweden keeps getting top scores for its thriving tech scene. But even in a digital and connected world, building international business is pretty complex.

There are amazing startups everywhere, and they will not all win the world. Cultural differences and regulations still need to be handled the right way. A bad decision can be fatal, or slow you down when you need to be fast.

The Going Global program is adapted to the needs and reality of tech startups and scale-ups, designed to improve the chances for a successful international launch.

"This is the first initiative on this scale that connects all the stakeholders: private and public, local, national and international."

– Helen Rönnholm, Manager, Business Sweden

"The program is one of the most important things ever presented in the Swedish system for innovation support."

– Magnus Lundin, Director Nordics, Next47.com

”The Leap accelerator gave us valuable tools for evaluating our expansion strategy and take decisions that has had a positive impact on our growth.”

– Viktor Börjesson, CEO, ReVibe Energy

GOING GLOBAL PROGRAM – GET THIS AND MORE

Services & support adapted to the needs and speed of the companies of today – agile and designed to optimize the potential of your company.

In the Leap Accelerator you build a tailored plan & hands-on strategy for your internationalization…
…and you analyze international industry data combined with on-the-ground insights…
…from an international network in over 50 markets.
In Business Sweden Catalyst program you take action…
…with support from world class resources experienced in tech and specific segments.
Timing is everything – the right action at the right time means success faster.

LEAP – HOW IT WORKS

1. PRIORITIZE OPPORTUNITIES
Start at the right end and with the right action.

2. INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION
Find and start building your global eco-system.

3. BUILD YOUR BUSINESS CASE
Get to know what it will take to reach success.

BUSINESS SWEDEN CATALYST

We help the top 10% of Swedish tech companies to scale globally

1. APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM
Tell us about your company and your growth plans

2. WE BUILD YOUR PLAN TOGETHER
Get the support of our global ecosystem for your needs

3. PITCH FOR THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Get selected as Sweden's top tech company

The Business Sweden Catalyst Program 2019 has been completed with 30 of Swedens’s top 10% scale ups. Are you one of the Top 30 in 2020?

WHY BUSINESS SWEDEN?

Business Sweden’s purpose is to help Swedish companies grow global sales and international companies invest and expand in Sweden.

The Going Global program

The program is part of an assignment from the Swedish government aiming to include innovative and early internationalized businesses in activities promoting export and investments. It is carried out by Business Sweden in collaboration with SISP (Swedish Incubators and Science Parks), Vinnova, Almi, Swedish incubators, science parks and startup hubs. The setup aims to combine and promote entrepreneurship, innovation and internationalization.