Smart City Sweden is a state-funded export platform that initiates cooperation between Sweden and other countries in the field of smart and sustainable city solutions. Managed by IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute and supported by the Swedish government, the platform showcases Swedish expertise across multiple urban sectors including energy, mobility, waste management, water treatment, digital infrastructure, and urban planning.
The platform operates by connecting international city delegations, government representatives, and business leaders with Swedish companies, municipalities, and research institutions that have developed proven smart city solutions. Smart City Sweden organises study visits, knowledge exchange programmes, and matchmaking events that create concrete business and partnership opportunities for Swedish smart city exporters.
Sweden's comprehensive approach to sustainable urban development, combining advanced digital infrastructure with ambitious climate targets and citizen-centred design, provides a compelling proposition for cities worldwide seeking to accelerate their smart city transitions. Smart City Sweden leverages flagship examples including Stockholm Royal Seaport, Gothenburg's electrification initiatives, and Malmö's circular economy programmes to demonstrate what integrated smart city development looks like in practice.
The platform maintains a curated portfolio of Swedish smart city companies and organisations, ranging from global technology leaders to specialised startups, covering the full spectrum of urban services and technologies. This portfolio enables Smart City Sweden to assemble tailored delegations and presentations for international visitors based on their specific urban challenges and priorities.
Smart City Sweden also contributes to Sweden's international climate and development cooperation objectives, supporting knowledge transfer to emerging economies and developing countries where rapid urbanisation creates urgent demand for sustainable urban solutions. The platform's combination of commercial export promotion with broader sustainability objectives reflects Sweden's integrated approach to innovation and international responsibility.