In this year’s national business climate survey Insikt 2025, the municipality ranks fourth in Sweden – while undergoing a major local transformation that places high demands on municipal resources.

The establishment of Boden Industrial Park is creating new opportunities for local businesses. For M/S Bränna, it has meant more jobs, new business and a growing restaurant business.

A new round of financing of approximately SEK 16 billion means that construction of the green steel plant in Boden can continue. The announcement is seen as an important signal for the entire transition in the municipality.

KOSA has now opened its first call for proposals. Cultural creators in Norrbotten can apply for up to SEK 50,000 in support for projects that contribute to vibrant and sustainable communities.

Trade plays an important role in creating vibrant environments, jobs and safe meeting places. Boden has now qualified as one of 15 municipalities in Sweden that have a chance to become Sweden’s best retail municipality in 2026, an award presented by the Swedish Trade Federation.

How can waste heat, residual materials and by-products become new business opportunities? These are questions the German company Atacama is working on – and which are now attracting interest in Boden.

During a site visit to Boden Municipality, students were introduced to the opportunities Boden offers for those seeking jobs, wanting to meet companies, and exploring potential careers in the area. They encountered a municipality where both rural and urban environments, along with several industries, are investing in the future.