Expanding internationally is key to long-term competitiveness and business development. With the right support and network, you as an entrepreneur can create new growth opportunities and establish strong business relationships beyond Sweden’s borders.
Whether you are at the beginning of your internationalisation journey, want to expand your existing exports, or are looking for new market contacts, Business Blekinge is here to guide you. We connect businesses with experts, business networks and resources that strengthen your international competitiveness.
Business Blekinge, together with its partners, offers and enables events, training programmes, trade fairs and activities to make the export journey easier for companies in Blekinge.
The activities is part of the Glocal Blekinge project, led by Region Blekinge, Almi Blekinge and Visit Blekinge. The project is funded by Region Blekinge, the European Regional Development Fund and the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth.
The programme is aimed at companies considering starting to export or preparing for an international expansion. It provides insights into the markets you want to grow in, how international customs and trade regulations work, and how your business initiatives and investments can be financed.
More information will be available shortly.
Interested? Contact our advisors: liselott.wentzel@almi.se or daniella.bergstrom@almi.se
The Nordic region’s largest subcontractor trade fair.
Dates and details will be published shortly.
Through Business Blekinge, you will get in touch with a number of national and international organisations that can support you on your internationalisation journey. Many of the services are free of charge, and you can always feel confident that we will guide you to the right contact.
Expanding internationally can be challenging, but with the right support the path becomes easier. Through our broad network of partners, we offer tailored advice, financing opportunities and strategic contacts.
Do you want to take your business to the next level? Almi Blekinge offers business advisory services, coaching, mentoring, business loans, venture capital and strategic business development – all to help small and medium-sized enterprises grow sustainably.
Get guidance from experienced business advisors
Secure financing through loans and venture capital
Develop your business for long-term success
Do you want to expand globally or invest in Sweden? Business Sweden helps Swedish companies increase their international sales and supports foreign companies that want to establish and grow in the Swedish market.
Expand your business globally
Increase your international sales
Identify business opportunities in Sweden
Do you want to find new business contacts and expand internationally? Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is the world’s largest business support network, helping small and medium-sized enterprises build partnerships and grow in new markets.
Discover international business opportunities
Find the right partners globally
Get support for growth and export development
Do you want to export with less risk? The Swedish Export Credit Agency (EKN) helps companies and banks secure business deals by providing insurance against the risk of non-payment in export transactions.
Protect your business against credit risks
Secure your international business deals
Improve access to financing
Do you want to develop your business and take the next step? Region Blekinge offers various types of business support to promote innovation and growth. You can apply for, among other things:
Micro Grants – Support for small investments and development initiatives
Support for Consultancy Services – Get expert support to strengthen your business
Business Development Vouchers – Funding to drive and develop new business ideas
Does your company need capital to grow globally? Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK) provides financing to Swedish exporting companies, their subcontractors and foreign buyers of Swedish goods and services.
Secure financing for your export deal
Strengthen your international competitiveness
Get support throughout the export process
Do you want to simplify your international trade? The Chamber of Commerce supports companies with export and import procedures, issues trade documents and provides expertise in export-related technical matters.
Issuance of trade documents – Ensure your export complies with relevant regulations
Export and import advisory services – Get support with customs procedures, certifications and contracts
Make your international trade more efficient – Avoid unnecessary barriers and ensure smooth business transactions
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