Clusters of Sweden

What Clusters of Sweden does

Clusters of Sweden is a non-profit national coordination platform established in autumn 2021 in Lund, Sweden, designed to support, develop, and represent Swedish cluster organisations. The organisation serves 19 cluster organisations spanning diverse industries and geographies across Sweden, collectively representing approximately 1,500 member organisations, primarily small and medium-sized enterprises. Its remit spans four service areas: Cluster Development (training and operational support for cluster management teams), Cluster Collaboration (a national ecosystem for knowledge sharing and joint projects), Cluster Policy and Financing (advocacy in Swedish and European policy forums), and Cluster Internationalisation (a bridge to Nordic, European, and international cluster networks including TCI Network, the European Cluster Collaboration Platform, and the European Clusters Alliance).

The organisation is not a technology product company; it provides services through events, inspiration seminars, matchmaking sessions, and project-based work rather than a software platform. It is funded through project grants from the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth (Tillväxtverket) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERUF), with no commercial pricing or revenue from members. The business model is a managed-services-style delivery funded entirely by public-sector project financing, distributing services to cluster organisations as a horizontal segmentation approach.

In addition to core coordination activities, Clusters of Sweden runs targeted initiatives including the Twin Transition project (2024-09-01 to 2027-08-31) with partners OpenTech, Bron Innovation, and Compare, an Action Plan for SMEs, a Support for Ukraine initiative pooling cluster resources for humanitarian and economic aid, and an upcoming Sweden Meets Catalonia international cluster exchange with ACCIÓ scheduled for Barcelona in September 2026. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on membership engagement, newsletters, social channels (LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, X), and direct participation in cluster events rather than commercial sales motions.

Name

Clusters of Sweden

Legal name

Clusters of Sweden

Website

https://clustersofsweden.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clusters of Sweden is a non-profit national coordination platform, established in 2021 and headquartered in Lund, that supports 19 Swedish cluster organisations representing roughly 1,500 member firms through training, collaboration, policy advocacy, and internationalisation services funded by Tillväxtverket and ERUF.

Ownership category

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Product category

Cluster Development Services

NAICS

Business Associations (81391), Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Sector Coordination, Clusters & Working Groups (EDADALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Governance, Democracy & Rule of Law (BPAGABAI), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Cluster development services
• Innovation ecosystem coordination
• Cluster networking
• Industry collaboration
• Policy advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lund

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Clusters of Sweden is funded through project financing from the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth (Tillväxtverket) and ERUF (European Regional Development Fund). The organization runs projects aimed at strengthening and developing Swedish clusters' strategic and operational capacity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Clusters of Sweden is a national coordination platform that supports and represents Sweden's 19 cluster organizations and their approximately 1,500 member organizations. It provides training, mentoring, policy advocacy, internationalization support, and shared services to strengthen the Swedish innovation ecosystem. The organization operates as a neutral bridge between policymakers, businesses, academia, and industry support systems.

Product overview

Clusters of Sweden is a national coordination platform for Swedish cluster organizations and innovation networks, operating as a unified service offering rather than a software product. The organization provides four core service areas: Cluster Development (support and training), Cluster Collaboration (knowledge sharing ecosystem), Cluster Policy & Financing (advocacy), and Cluster Internationalisation (international cooperation). Members can access a membership program for network growth, training, joint projects, and certification support. The organization also runs specific projects including the Twin Transition project (digitalization and sustainability innovation, 2024-2027), Action Plan for SMEs, and Support for Ukraine initiative. Regular activities include inspiration seminars, matchmaking events, and the Twin Transition Studio digital meeting series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cluster Training Programs Training and competence development programs designed for cluster organizations and their member companies to build skills in cluster management, innovation, and ecosystem development.
• Mentoring Services Mentoring programs that pair experienced cluster professionals with developing clusters or member organizations to accelerate capability building and best practice adoption.
• Policy Advocacy Representation of Swedish cluster interests to policymakers at national and EU levels, providing a unified voice on innovation, regional development, and industrial policy matters.
• Internationalization Support Programs and support services that help Swedish clusters and their member companies engage with international partners, access global networks, and participate in cross-border innovation initiatives.
• Shared Communication Platform Shared communication infrastructure and services that enable member clusters to coordinate messaging, share updates, and maintain consistent engagement with stakeholders.
• Competence Development Services Structured competence development services designed to enhance the capabilities of cluster managers and member organizations across innovation, leadership, and ecosystem management.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• TCI NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021International cluster network membership providing Clusters of Sweden with access to global cluster development resources, best practices, and intercluster cooperation opportunities at the international level.
• European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021European cluster collaboration platform providing access to EU-level cluster initiatives, resources, and networking opportunities for Swedish cluster organisations.
• European Clusters AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Alliance of European clusters providing a common voice for Swedish clusters in international cluster policy discussions and collaboration efforts.
• Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth (Tillväxtverket)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Primary government funding agency supporting Clusters of Sweden through project financing. Provides strategic direction and funding for cluster development initiatives in Sweden.
• OpenTechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner in the Twin Transition project (2024-2027), focusing on innovation in digitalization and sustainability. Leading partner in the initiative.
• Bron InnovationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner in the Twin Transition project (2024-2027), contributing to innovation-promoting activities in digitalization and sustainability across Swedish regions.
• ComparecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner in the Twin Transition project (2024-2027), participating in cross-regional collaboration for Twin Transition initiatives in Sweden.
• ACCIÓ (Catalonia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatalonia's agency for business competitiveness, collaborating with Clusters of Sweden on the Sweden Meets Catalonia international cluster exchange initiative in Barcelona (September 2026).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TCI Network: Global association for cluster organisations and practitioners; Clusters of Sweden is an active member. TCI Network is directly comparable as it convenes cluster managers, publishes best practice and facilitates intercluster cooperation across regions.
• European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP): EU-funded platform that supports cluster organisations across Europe with matchmaking, partner search and policy visibility. CoS is a member and partner; ECCP performs a closely related national-aggregation and coordination role at EU level.
• European Clusters Alliance: Alliance of European cluster organisations providing a common voice in EU cluster policy and joint project development. Directly comparable to CoS in mission, structure and advocacy function, just at pan-European rather than national level.

Regional players

• Pôle SCS (Solutions Communicantes Sécurisées): French competitiveness cluster in digital, secure communications and IoT; representative European cluster organisation participating in EU cluster alliances alongside CoS members. Comparable as a single-sector cluster organisation embedded in the same European cluster ecosystem.
• Spain Clusters (Clusters.es / AEI Clusters): Spanish national association of clusters (AEI Clusters) that aggregates and represents Spanish cluster organisations in EU and international forums. Operationally analogous to CoS at Iberian level and a natural counterpart in cross-border intercluster projects.
• ACCIÓ (Government of Catalonia): Catalonia's agency for business competitiveness that supports Catalan clusters and runs international cluster exchange programmes, including Sweden Meets Catalonia with CoS. Comparable as a regional cluster-support and internationalisation body.
• Clusterland Austria: Austrian national cluster coordination body supporting cluster organisations across multiple industries, with similar functions in cluster development, internationalisation and policy advocacy. Comparable regional cluster-of-clusters organisation.
• Norwegian Innovation Clusters (Klyngeprogrammet): Norwegian Innovation Clusters is the national cluster programme administered by Innovation Norway and SIVA to professionalise and develop Norwegian clusters. Operates a near-identical model to CoS for the Norwegian cluster ecosystem.
• Innovation Centre Denmark / Danish Clusters: Danish national cluster and innovation support ecosystem with similar remit to support Danish clusters' strategic development, internationalisation and SME innovation. Comparable Nordic peer to Clusters of Sweden.

Emerging players

• Enterprise Europe Network: EU-wide network helping SMEs innovate and grow internationally, often via cluster intermediaries. Adjacent to CoS in targeting Swedish innovative SMEs and offering internationalisation services, though broader in scope beyond cluster management.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/clustersofswe
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMcnHybNY10ZJFmtx7KnLyg
• Facebookfacebook.com/clustersofsweden
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clusters-of-sweden

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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