“Fail Fail Succeed”, “The Tragedy at Deer Creek” and “What Do You Call a Group of Skeletons?” – three very different games from northern Sweden – will showcase exclusive demos of their upcoming titles at Steam Next Fest, taking place October 13-20, 2025.
How can politicians, officials and small business owners get the knowledge needed to make wise decisions about hydrogen and take advantage of new business opportunities? A new feasibility study led by Luleå University of Technology will find out.
The municipality of Boden’s work on business continues in the same direction as before – but with a new structure that strengthens the strategic work.
– There is a lot going on right now and we need more perspectives on these complex issues,” says Thomas Sundqvist, Head of Development in the municipality of Boden.
The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise today presented its annual ranking of the business climate in Sweden’s 290 municipalities. Boden is ranked 62nd nationally – second best in Norrbotten, where Älvsbyn now tops.
At Vattenfall’s compensation hatchery in Heden, tests are now underway to feed trout with larvae as part of their diet. After a hesitant start, the fish have begun to eat – an important step in the project that could lead to more sustainable alternatives to traditional fishmeal.
Boden Business Park is launching a partnership with PublicInsight to strengthen the local business community’s ability to participate in and win business with the public sector.
– We see a continued desire from our companies to learn more about public procurement, and we want to broaden their opportunities to take part in that market,” says Michaela Strömberg, Business Development Officer.
The combination of Naveena Inavolu and Opalen bakery is a concrete result of Boden municipality’s job matching service.
“It has changed my life and I am very grateful, it feels so, so good”, says Naveena.
When Mats Berg takes up the post of municipal manager in 2016, Boden is a municipality facing headwinds – fragmented projects, declining self-confidence and a business community that feels overlooked. But in that crisis, something is beginning. A story about Boden – where growth is planned before it is seen, where people are at the center and where the green social transition gets a face.
With his own experience of running a startup in northern Sweden, Björn Hortell is stepping into the role of project manager for Boden Game Incubator. In the game incubator at Boden Game Camp, he will support the next generation of game developers – and help shape the future of the gaming industry in the region.
The Municipality of Boden has recruited a new Head of Development and Deputy Municipal Manager. On August 18, Thomas Sundqvist will take office – with the task of coordinating the social transition and leading the municipality’s strategic development work.
