Entrepreneurship if you are new in Sweden
If you are born abroad and want to start, run, or develop companies in Sweden, there is support available.
See the movie Utrikesfödda startar företag.
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Map showing projects funded by us
On the map below you will find projects that we fund aimed at making it easier for foreign-born individuals to make a living as business owners in Sweden.
The projects are managed by public sector and non-profit organisations. Most projects offer training in running a business as well as individual guidance. There are also projects which offer mentorship and networking services, as well as other services aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and business development in the target group.
Click on the map to find information about your region.
Blekinge
Project: Trappa upp nationellt (National escalation)
Target group: Foreign-born women
Dalarna
Project: Trappa upp nationellt
Target group: Foreign-born women
Gotland
At the moment we are not funding any projects in Gotland.
Gävleborg
Project: Accelerate your business
Target group: Foreign-born women
Halland
At the moment we are not funding any projects in Halland.
Jämtland
At the moment we are not funding any projects in Jämtland.
Jönköping
Project: Integration and skills provision in Jönköping county
Target group: Foreign-born women
Project: Female entrepreneurs
Target group: Foreign-born women
Project: Trappa upp nationellt (National escalation)
Target group: Foreign-born women
Project: Entrepreneurial support for women of non-European descent (mentorship)
Target group: Foreign-born women
Kalmar
At the moment we are not funding any projects in Kalmar.
Kronoberg
At the moment we are not funding any projects in Kronoberg.
Norrbotten
Project: Think B – Business development for foreign-born women
Target group: Foreign-born women
Skåne
Project: Entrepreneurial support for women of non-European descent (mentorship)
Target group: Foreign-born women
Project: Queen B
Target group: Foreign-born women
Stockholm
Project: Bling
Target group: Foreign-born women
Project: Entrepreneurial support for women of non-European descent (mentorship)
Target group: Foreign-born women
Project: Yalla Rinkeby 2.0
Target group: Foreign-born women
Project: Importhandboken (the Import Handbook)
Target group: Newly arrived immigrats and foreign-born women
Project: Care of Business Woman
Target group: Foreign-born women
Project: Startup Sustainable Growth
Target group: Foreign-born women
Södermanland
At the moment we are not funding any projects in Södermanland.
Uppsala
At the moment we are not funding any projects in Uppsala.
Värmland
At the moment we are not funding any projects in Värmland.
Västerbotten
Project: Trappa upp nationellt (National escalation)
Target group: Foreign-born women
Västernorrland
At the moment we are not funding any projects in Västernorrland.
Västmanland
At the moment we are not funding any projects in Västmanland.
Västra Götaland
Project: Trappa upp nationellt (National escalation)
Target group: Foreign-born women
Örebro
At the moment we are not funding any projects in Örebro.
Östergötland
At the moment we are not funding any projects in Östergötland.
Download our publications
Can asylum seekers and newly arrived immigrants start companies?
The folder Starting a business in Sweden contains information on Swedish regulations and tips on how to get started. The folder is available in Swedish, English, Arabic, Persian, Tigrinya, Somali, Dari, Spanish, French, and Russian.
Do you want to start a company but have limited resources?
Be inspired by others who have managed it in the information booklet Starting a business without money. The booklet is available in Swedish, English, Arabic, and Persian.
Laki podcast
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Are you interested in starting and running businesses in Sweden and are born in a different country? The Laki podcast offers you inspiration from others who have already made a journey as entrepreneurs in Sweden. You also get tips on how you can get support and help. Go to Laki podcast. External link, opens in new window.
Visit verksamt.se
At verksamt.se, authorities that include the Public Employment Service, the Swedish Companies Registration Office, the Swedish Tax Agency and the Agency for Economic and Regional Growth gather information and e-services that are useful when you are starting or running a business. Foreign citizens can find information on how to start a business in Sweden External link, opens in new window..
Learn more
Learn more about our work for making it easier for foreign-born individuals to make a living as business owners in Sweden at our Swedish pages.