SWEDEN. Invest in Skåne offers qualified help to put your business in motion in this dynamic part of Europe.

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3 3 Skåne, the southernmost region of Sweden, is part of a vibrant metropolis of 4 million people. Together with neighbouring Copenhagen in Denmark, Skåne belongs to one of Europe s most expansive knowledge-based economies. The region is the location of choice for many innovative companies, from global organisations to fledgling start-ups. Located at the meeting point of Scandinavia and Northern Europe, Skåne offers an entry point and swift access to a market of 450 million people. Skåne is listed as the #1 European small region of the future for connectivity (The Financial Times, 2018). Invest in Skåne offers qualified help to put your business in motion in this dynamic part of Europe. The world's brightest synchrotron light source MAX IV Laboratory and the European Spallation Source (ESS) shape the core of the region's materials and life science landscape. ESS will be ready for first users in 2023 and being the world's most powerful neutron source is already attracting the interest of researchers and innovators of tomorrow. SWEDEN

4 Skåne hosts a unique triple helix research environment in which the private sector, government and academia collaborate closely. An extensive network of research assets unites dynamic sector clusters, science parks, universities and public bodies in a shared ambition to drive innovation and business. MATERIALS SCIENCE The state-of-the-art research facilities ESS & MAX IV equip the whole of Europe with globally leading neutron and synchrotron supermicroscopes. R&D undertaken at these facilities, as well as the knowledge-intensive eco-system, are turning Skåne into a global epicenter for researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs shaping the products of tomorrow. CLEANTECH Southern Sweden provides one of the most attractive business environments in the world for cleantech start-ups and large-scale businesses. Skåne s cleantech cluster already includes the main development areas represented by world leaders such as Vestas, E.ON and Enercon as well as promising companies with innovative technologies and cutting edge competence like Sol Voltaics.

5 5 LIFE SCIENCES Skåne is part of one of Europe's largest life science clusters, Medicon Valley, which is renowned for breakthrough research in diabetes, neuroscience, cancer, stem cell and inflammation. It hosts a talent pool of more than life science professionals and comprises 350+ R&D companies in biotech, pharma, medical technology and digital health, ranging from start-ups to global market leaders like Novo Nordisk. ICT AND AUTOMOTIVE Famous for its ability to commercialize and industrialize complex system solutions for global deployment, Skåne hosts companies such as Ericsson, Sony, Axis, Huawei, and multiple industry network and R&D centres. A talentluring ecosystem created by smaller start-ups and giants like Bosch, Volvo Cars and Continental consolidates extensive skills in embedded software solutions and software security. FOOD AND PACKAGING Skåne has a legacy of innovation within the fields of food and packaging. The region is the origin of international companies, such as Tetra Pak, as well as innovative SMEs, and worldclass research. Krinova Incubator & Science Park, Skåne Food Innovation Network and Packbridge are some players that support this development.

6 SERVICES FOR INVESTMENT PROMOTION ASSIST COMPANIES IN LOCATING TO SKÅNE PROMOTE STRATEGIC ALLIANCES ATTRACT CAPITAL AND FACILITATE MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS SERVICES FOR EXPORT PROMOTION ADVISE ON EXPORT AND TRADE HELP IN FINDING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARTNERS SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH COOPERATION At 190 metres, the Turning Torso skyscraper in Malmö is the highlight of the Western Harbour district - the first carbon neutral neighbourhood in Europe. Andreas Bunkus Anders Ebefeldt

7 SWEDEN BUSINESS FACTS: COMPETITIVE CORPORATE TAX RATE 22% R&D DISCOUNT OF CA. 7.7% OF LABOUR COSTS EMPLOYMENT RATE 69% (2017) NATIONAL GDP GROWTH 4.1% (2015), 3.2% (2016), 2.4% (2017) 7 Invest in Skåne is the official business promotion agency for Sweden s southernmost region. Our mission is to connect with and support companies from around the world that are considering investments in a new and dynamic location. We also assist regional companies in expanding their international footprint. We use our expertise to help you find the right investment opportunities, the right business partners and the best location for your venture. Our services are free of charge. A one-stop investment consultancy service, Invest in Skåne combines business intelligence and professional advisory services to match your company s specific needs.

8 FOLLOWING THE NATIONAL LINE OF GREEN INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY, SKÅNE IS HOME TO EMERGING RESEARCH AND SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES IN ENERGY AND CLEANTECH SECTORS. LESS THAN 1% OF SWEDISH WASTE ENDS UP IN LANDFILLS SWEDEN IS THE 1 ST COUNTRY IN EUROPE TO REACH RENEWABLE ENERGY TARGETS FOR 2020 (ACHIEVED 2012) SWEDEN RANKS #3 IN THE GLOBAL CLEANTECH INNOVATION INDEX (2017)

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10 LUND UNIVERSITY CONSISTENTLY RANKS AS ONE OF THE WORLD'S TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES (AMONG THE TOP 0.4% OF THE WORLD'S UNIVERSITIES). (TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION & QS RANKING) Vibrant areas in Malmö like Stapelbäddsparken and Kroksbäck skateparks dedicated to youth, movement and street culture are amongst the biggest skate parks in Europe and continiously host world cup league competitions, including Vans Park Series.

11 MALMÖ, THE COMMERCIAL CAPITAL OF SKÅNE, IS SWEDEN S THIRD LARGEST CITY AND RECENTLY RANKED AS THE WORLD S FOURTH MOST INVENTIVE CITY. (FORBES MAGAZINE) 11 Skåne is where Sweden meets Denmark and Scandinavia meets the world. The region offers all the assets your business needs to thrive and grow. The presence of national sector champions like Tetra Pak, Alfa Laval, Baxter, Qlik, Massive Enterntainment and Axis supports a robust and highly diversified economic structure. A young and driven population with a strong appetite for technology make the region a popular test bed for new products and a natural magnet for innovative businesses from around the world. Companies in the region look instinctively to global markets. A world-class network of international air, rail, road, and shipping links, puts major markets within simple reach. Sven Persson IN THE GREATER COPENHAGEN METROPOLITAN REGION: Nearly 4 million consumers students 17 universities and colleges 19 science parks and innovation incubators Hotspot for materials science World leading clusters in ICT, life sciences, food and packaging technology, and cleantech

12 Our three-step investment and trade facilitation process is designed to help you evaluate and capitalise on potential investment opportunities with maximum ease and effectiveness. Once your business is up and running, we remain on hand to provide support and feedback. We stay in touch and monitor your results to ensure you get maximum value out of being part of our region. ALREADY IN SKÅNE? Foreign-owned enterprises based in the region employ more than 25% of the total worforce. Our Client Development and Expansion Team work together with your local management to share our profound understanding of the advantages in running a business in Skåne and the right tools to make the most out of your business presence in the region. As our client, you will get support in improving your company's overall competitiveness and in planning and implementing further expansion and new investments in Skåne.

13 DEFINE We work closely with you to identify and analyse your needs, forming a clear picture of your business goals. Structured and focused groundwork creates the best chance of success. SEARCH With your goals clearly defined we search to find the opportunities that best match your business requirements; cover areas like location, technologies potential partners and local talent. As part of a twoway process we discuss the different options geared to identifying the prospects best suited to meet your strategic objectives. MEET We support you in making introductions and can also arrange meetings on your behalf. If you decide to proceed we can also guide you to the best professional service providers including lawyers, accountants and recruitment specialists.

14 SWEDEN POPULATION: 10 MILLION LANGUAGES: SWEDISH, ENGLISH 86% OF POPULATION (15 OR OLDER) HAVE HIGH ENGLISH PROFICIENCY SKÅNE - SWEDEN'S FASTEST GROWING REGION POPULATION: 1.3 MILLION MAIN CITIES: MALMÖ, LUND, HELSINGBORG UNIVERSITIES: LUND, MALMÖ, KRISTIANSTAD The Öresund Bridge is the longest combined road The and Øresund rail bridge Bridge in Europe, is the longest connecting combined Skåne road and and Copenhagen. rail bridge in Europe, connecting Skåne and Copenhagen.

15 CLOSEST AIRPORTS: COPENHAGEN (DK), MALMÖ, ÄNGELHOLM, KRISTIANSTAD PORTS: MALMÖ, HELSINGBORG, TRELLEBORG, YSTAD, ÅHUS FLIGHT TIMES FROM COPENHAGEN AIRPORT: STOCKHOLM (1H), BERLIN (1 H 50 MIN), BRUSSELS (1 H 50 MIN), BEIJING (9 H 20 MIN), SAN FRANCISCO (11 H 20 MIN) TRAIN TIMES FROM MALMÖ CENTRAL: COPENHAGEN AIRPORT (20 MIN), COPENHAGEN CENTRAL (30 MIN), STOCKHOLM (4 H 20 MIN), HAMBURG (5 H 30 MIN) BERLIN (6 H 50 MIN) 15 THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS From Skåne s bustling cities to its picturesque country towns and villages, high standards of safety, healthcare, education and infrastructure provide a solid platform for both business success and an enriching personal life. GREAT CONDITIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT Skåne s four main urban centres Malmö, Lund, Helsingborg and Kristianstad host international schools. A diverse network of universities, colleges, research institutes and sector clusters presents a wealth of opportunities for research collaboration and talent recruitment. COMMITTED TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Skåne is working towards two regional targets: fossil-free energy use by 2020 and a challenging but realistic goal to be the most innovative region in the European Union by the same year. Photo, Apelöga ALWAYS CONNECTED Modern transport solutions put the wider region and the world beyond within easy reach. Copenhagen Airport is 20 minutes by train from Malmö Central via the Öresund Bridge. When constructed, the Fehmarn Belt tunnel linking Denmark and Germany will complete a fixed road and rail link between Scandinavia and mainland Europe.

16 Invest in Skåne is the official business promotion agency for Sweden's southernmost region Skåne. We provide professional advice and services to international companies considering Skåne for future investment and assist regional companies in developing their international business. Our services are free of charge. Some of the companies Invest in Skåne has helped to do business: Indian Oil Corporation, CPI International, L3, Robert Bosch, Airec, TFS, Miltenyi Biotec, BMW, SARomics Biostructures, Johnson & Johnson, Medicon Valley Inhalation Consortium (MVIC) and Respiratorius, Scanfill, Global Logic, Alfa Laval, Pfizer, Höganäs, Sol Voltaics, Medac Scandinavia, Nordgröna, Tiranius, Mentor Denmark, Fire Engineered Solutions Gent, Transportes Marginal do Mondego SA, Happy Ears, IBM, Verdion, Royal Pride and Autodesk. investinskane.com