Vreta Kluster AB
Vreta Kluster AB is a Swedish cluster organization in Östergötland that convenes farmers, SMEs, researchers, and public authorities in the green industries — agriculture, food, forestry, and energy — through EU-funded projects, courses, and events, under parent Sankt Kors Fastighets AB.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersVreta Kloster, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Vreta Kluster AB does
Vreta Kluster AB is a privately held Swedish cluster organization and business park operator headquartered in Vreta Kloster, Östergötland, serving the green industries — agriculture, food production, forestry, and energy. Founded in 2014 and operating under parent company Sankt Kors Fastighets AB, the company functions as a neutral convening hub that connects small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises, public sector bodies (Länsstyrelsen Östergötland, Region Östergötland, municipalities), research institutions (Linköpings universitet, SLU, RISE), and industry actors through EU-funded projects, experience groups (erfagrupper), seminars, conferences, and short-format courses such as 'Snabbkurs i lantbruk'.
The organization does not develop proprietary technology products. Its core capability is cluster management, project coordination, and knowledge dissemination. It runs a portfolio of multi-year EU co-financed programs including 'Cirkulär kraftsamling' (2023–2027), 'Kraftsamling på gård' (2025–2027), and 'Livsmedelsstrategin 2.0' (2025), alongside thematic initiatives such as AgroDrive (fossil-free energy in agriculture) and SustAinimal (animal welfare knowledge center). It also maintains a physical business park with rentable offices and meeting facilities at Klustervågen 11, co-located with Vreta Utbildningscentrum.
Revenue is generated primarily through participation in EU-funded and Tillväxtverket-financed projects (professional-services revenue model), supplemented by event ticket sales (e.g., EDAY 2025 at 495 SEK + VAT) and custom-priced institutional courses. GTM is event-driven and community-led, combining direct delivery by senior project staff with co-organized events alongside public-sector and academic partners across regional (Östergötland) and increasingly central-Sweden (Mellansverige) geographies.
Vreta Kluster AB firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Vreta Kluster AB
- Legal name
- Vreta Kluster AB
- Website
- https://vretakluster.se
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Vreta Kluster AB is a Swedish cluster organization in Östergötland that convenes farmers, SMEs, researchers, and public authorities in the green industries — agriculture, food, forestry, and energy — through EU-funded projects, courses, and events, under parent Sankt Kors Fastighets AB.
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- akta.pro rank
Vreta Kluster AB industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural cluster and innovation services
- SIC
- Agricultural Services (700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Agriculture, Farming & AgriTech Shows Organizers (THAHABAM)
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Where Vreta Kluster AB is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vreta Kloster
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Vreta Kluster AB business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- EU and public-funded project collaboration: The primary revenue stream is participation in EU-funded projects (e.g., Europeiska regionala utvecklingsfonden, Europeiska jordbruksfonden för landsbygdsutveckling, Tillväxtverket) as a project partner or coordinator. Vreta Kluster receives funding for organizing competence development, circular economy initiatives, digitalization, and food system resilience projects. These are collaborative project engagements rather than direct commercial revenue.
- Course and event delivery: Vreta Kluster generates revenue by delivering paid courses, seminars, and events to target audiences such as decision-makers, public meal service operators, and farmers. The 'Snabbkurs i lantbruk' course is priced 'enligt överenskommelse' (by agreement), indicating custom quoting for institutional clients. Event participation fees (e.g., EDAY 2025 at 495 SEK + VAT) also contribute.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Snabbkurs i lantbruk - custom course delivery |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | EDAY 2025 conference ticket |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Vreta Kluster AB product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Vreta Kluster AB is a cluster organization and business park for the green industries (agriculture, food, forestry, energy) in Östergötland, Sweden. It convenes farmers, SMEs, researchers, and public authorities through collaborative projects, competence-development courses, experience groups, and events. The company also rents office, meeting, and conference facilities at its Klustervägen 11 site in Vreta Kloster.
Product overview
Vreta Kluster AB operates as a cluster organization and business park for green industries (agriculture, forestry, food production), offering a portfolio of services including business development facilitation, project management, meeting/conference facilities, and educational programs. Their service portfolio is not a unified software product but rather a collection of programs and initiatives. Key offerings include: Snabbkurs i lantbruk (quick courses in agriculture for decision-makers and professional kitchens), various collaborative projects (AgroDrive for fossil-free energy, SustAinimal for animal welfare, Cirkulär kraftsamling for circular economy), and event organization including EDAY conferences. The organization connects businesses, academia, and public sector actors to drive innovation and development in the green sectors.
Differentiator
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Functional benefit
Products and services
- Snabbkurs i lantbruk (Quick Course in Agriculture) A concentrated introduction to Swedish agriculture delivered in two tracks — one for decision-makers (politicians, civil servants) and one for professional kitchen staff (storkökskockar, kostchefer, måltidspersonal). Designed for buyers of public food procurement and meal services who need basic literacy in Swedish farming practices, agricultural economics, and seasonal production. Delivered in collaboration with Gröna Kluster i Sverige and Ludvig & Co; priced 'enligt överenskommelse' (by agreement).
- AgroDrive – Centre for Fossil-Free Energy in Agriculture and Food A collaborative centre/programme focused on fossil-free energy solutions for agriculture and food production, exploring solar farming, biogas, and energy storage technologies. Targets agricultural SMEs, energy providers, and research partners in Östergötland.
- SustAinimal – Knowledge Centre for Animals' Future Role in the Food System A knowledge centre examining the future role of animals in the food system, including animal welfare and sustainable livestock practices. Vreta Kluster participates as a regional node alongside SLU and other partners.
- Cirkulär kraftsamling i Östergötland och Örebro län (Circular Force in Östergötland and Örebro) A regional development project strengthening SMEs' ability to transition to circular and resource-efficient business models, utilising residual streams and biobased materials. Co-financed by Energikontoret Region Östergötland and partners with Region Örebro län.
- Kraftsamling på gård – Increased Animal Welfare and Competitiveness through Competence Development Project aimed at increasing knowledge about animal welfare among professionals in cattle, sheep, pig, and dairy production in Östergötland, including group activities, farm visits, and practical demonstrations. Targets at least 50 farmers/animal caretakers in the region.
- Möten & konferens (Meetings & Conference) Meeting and conference facilities available for rent at the Vreta Kluster business park in Vreta Kloster, suitable for business events and gatherings held by tenant companies and external organisations.
Quantifiable outcome
- The 'Kraftsamling på gård' project targets increased knowledge about animal welfare among at least 50 farmers and/or animal caretakers in Östergötland.
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Companies that use Vreta Kluster AB
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Vreta Kluster AB technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- No
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Vreta Kluster AB partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.
- Linköpings universitet (LiU)coreLinköpings universitet is a key strategic partner in multiple Vreta Kluster projects. LiU is project owner of Agtech 2030, in which Vreta Kluster is a participating party with a project office on its premises. LiU researchers (e.g., Johanna Bergman Lodin, SLU) collaborate on AgroDrive workshops, and the university is a co-organizer of EDAY events. The collaboration spans food system research, biogas/biogödsel projects, and agtech innovation.
- Länsstyrelsen i Östergötlands läncoreLänsstyrelsen Östergötland is the project owner of 'Östergötlands arbete med livsmedelsstrategin 2.0' with Vreta Kluster as a partner. Länsstyrelsen also co-finances and co-organizes multiple events and projects with Vreta Kluster, including EDAY, the regional forestry program, and the EU-funded 'Kraftsamling på gård' project.
- Region ÖstergötlandcoreRegion Östergötland is a key partner in several Vreta Kluster projects, including the food strategy project and EDAY event series. It co-funds and co-organizes activities aimed at strengthening the regional food system, circular economy, and climate adaptation. Region Östergötland is also a participant in the 'Cirkulär kraftsamling' project.
- Agtech 2030coreAgtech 2030 is an innovation environment for tomorrow's agriculture. Vreta Kluster AB is a participating party and hosts the Agtech 2030 project office. Agtech 2030 is owned by Linköpings universitet. The collaboration supports small and medium-sized tech companies in developing new innovative solutions for sustainable food production. Linköpings Science Park is also a project participant.
- Sankt Kors Fastighets ABcoreSankt Kors Fastighets AB is Vreta Kluster's parent company (moderbolag). Vreta Kluster's invoice handling goes through Sankt Kors Fastighets AB, which manages the business park property at Klustervägen 11. Sankt Kors also manages electronic invoice reception via PEPPOL and VAN-tjänst for Vreta Kluster.
- RISE Research Institutes of SwedenmoderateRISE contributes technical competence to Vreta Kluster's projects, including the 'Utmaningsdriven digitalisering för en konkurrenskraftigare livsmedelskedja' project, where RISE provides broad technical expertise. RISE is also involved in Smart Agtech and collaborates on digitalization challenges in the food chain.
- AgrovästmoderateAgroväst in Västra Götaland collaborates with Vreta Kluster on projects spanning central Sweden (Mellansverige). Agroväst is a partner in 'Utmaningsdriven digitalisering' and Smart Agtech (SmartAgri), contributing to cross-regional innovation support for the agricultural and food sector.
- VäxamoderateVäxa is a partner in the 'Kraftsamling på gård' project, contributing expertise in animal husbandry and farm advisory services. Växa advisors (e.g., Anna-Lena Hegrestad) deliver webinars and farm-level training on animal welfare, animal behavior assessment, and stall design as part of the project's competence development activities.
- Gård & DjurhälsanmoderateGård & Djuparhälsan provides veterinary expertise and leads the erfagrupp (experience group) for pig producers within the 'Kraftsamling på gård' project. Ingvar Eriksson from Gård & Djuparhälsan facilitates group activities including farm visits and knowledge exchange among pig farmers in Östergötland.
- Naturbeteskött i SverigeminorNaturbeteskött i Sverige is a partner in the 'Kraftsamling på gård' project, contributing to activities around animal welfare and sustainable meat production from natural pastures.
- Energikontoret, Region ÖstergötlandmoderateEnergikontoret (Energy Office) in Region Östergötland is a financier and partner in 'Cirkulär kraftsamling i Östergötland och Örebro län'. The project focuses on circular economy, biobased materials, and industrial symbiosis, with Energikontoret contributing to the regional capacity-building and knowledge dissemination.
- Region Örebro länmoderateRegion Örebro län is a partner in 'Cirkulär kraftsamling i Östergötland och Örebro län', extending the project's geographic scope to also cover Örebro county for cross-regional impact on circular economy and SME development.
- Cleantech ÖstergötlandmoderateCleantech Östergötland is a partner in 'Cirkulär kraftsamling i Östergötland och Örebro län' and co-organizes EDAY events with Vreta Kluster. The collaboration brings together actors in energy, climate, and environment across the region.
- Naturbruksförvaltningen i Västra GötalandsregionenmoderateNaturbruksförvaltningen (Agricultural Education Administration) in Västra Götalandsregionen is a partner in 'Utmaningsdriven digitalisering för en konkurrenskraftigare livsmedelskedja', focusing on the future workforce in green industries through its network of agricultural schools.
- AgroöstmoderateAgroöst is an innovation platform in Östergötland that collaborates within the Smart Agtech project alongside Agroväst, RISE, Science park Skövde, Linköpings universitet, Linköpings Science Park, and Vreta Kluster to support agtech innovation across Västra Götaland and Östergötland.
- Linköpings Science ParkmoderateLinköpings Science Park participates in Smart Agtech, contributing startup ecosystem expertise and infrastructure to support the development of new agricultural technology companies. Vreta Kluster hosts the Agtech 2030 project office.
- Science park SkövdeminorScience park Skövde is part of the Smart Agtech collaboration, contributing to the cross-regional innovation system for agricultural technology alongside partners from both Västra Götaland and Östergötland.
- Gröna Kluster i SverigemoderateGröna Kluster i Sverige is an association of green clusters across Sweden. Vreta Kluster collaborates with this association on the 'Snabbkurs i lantbruk' project, providing a concentrated introduction to Swedish agriculture for decision-makers and large kitchen operators. The association enables a national reach for the course content.
- Ludvig & ComoderateLudvig & Co collaborates with Vreta Kluster on the 'Snabbkurs i lantbruk' course, contributing expertise in agricultural business economics. Henric Oscarsson from Ludvig & Co delivers the module on agricultural economics (jordbruksekonomi), explaining wheat pricing and food economics to course participants.
- SustAinimalmoderateSustAinimal is a knowledge center for the future role of animals in the food system, led by SLU. Vreta Kluster participates as a Nod (node) in SustAinimal, contributing to the 'Kraftsamling på gård' project. The collaboration focuses on animal welfare, sustainable livestock production, and knowledge dissemination.
- SPIRA-nätverketminorSPIRA is a network that collaborates with Vreta Kluster on biodiversity and pollinator projects. SPIRA participated in the project 'Biodlarens verktygslåda för att utvärdera landskapets bärkraft' alongside SLU, Hushållningssällskapet Östergötland, and Vreta Kluster.
- Hushållningssällskapet ÖstergötlandmoderateHushållningssällskapet Östergötland collaborates with Vreta Kluster on multiple projects including pollinator landscape assessment (Biodlarens verktygslåda), biogas/biogödsel research, and biodiversity initiatives. It is a regional advisory organization for agriculture and rural development.
- Vreta UtbildningscentrummoderateVreta Utbildningscentrum is co-located at the Vreta Kluster site. It provides agricultural, forestry, and equine education for both high school students and adults, including vocational higher education programs. The proximity enables synergies in education, demonstration, and knowledge transfer.
- TillväxtverketcoreTillväxtverket (Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth) is the financier of the 'Östergötlands arbete med livsmedelsstrategin 2.0' project, which is a collaboration between Länsstyrelsen Östergötland, Region Östergötland, and Vreta Kluster. The project runs from April to October 2025.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Vreta Kluster AB competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- RISE Research Institutes of Sweden: Sweden's state-owned research institute providing broad technical expertise including agricultural digitalization. Comparable as a much larger, broader institutional partner contributing to the same EU-funded digitalization and food-chain projects that Vreta Kluster leads.
Emerging players
- Gröna Kluster i Sverige: National association of Swedish green clusters co-founded with Vreta Kluster. Comparable as the national umbrella for the same cluster model, enabling cross-regional scaling of services like Snabbkurs i lantbruk.
- Växa Sverige: Swedish farm advisory and animal husbandry organization delivering webinars and farm-level training within Vreta Kluster's 'Kraftsamling på gård' project. Comparable as a competence provider delivering animal welfare education to the same farmer audience in Sweden.
- Agtech 2030: Innovation environment for tomorrow's agriculture, hosted as a project office at Vreta Kluster and owned by Linköpings universitet. Comparable as an agtech-focused innovation hub targeting the same agtech SME segment in central Sweden.
Others
- Science Park Skövde: Innovation hub in Västra Götaland participating in Smart Agtech alongside Vreta Kluster and Agroväst. Comparable as a regional innovation ecosystem player supporting agtech startup development in central Sweden.
- Linköpings Science Park: Regional science park and innovation hub in Östergötland. Comparable as an innovation ecosystem partner participating alongside Vreta Kluster in Smart Agtech and supporting early-stage companies in green industries.
- Cleantech Östergötland: Regional cleantech cluster in Östergötland co-organizing EDAY events and circular economy projects with Vreta Kluster. Comparable as an adjacent thematic cluster organization serving the same public-sector and SME customers on energy/circular economy topics.
Direct peers
- AgroÖst: Innovation platform in Östergötland supporting agricultural technology and food system development. Directly comparable as a regional agtech/innovation platform collaborating with the same LiU/Smart Agtech ecosystem and overlapping target members in Östergötland.
- Agroväst: Cluster organization in Västra Götaland focused on agricultural and food sector innovation and competence development. Closest peer to Vreta Kluster — operates the same cluster model, co-funds projects (Utmaningsdriven digitalisering, Smart Agtech), and serves the same SME farmer/regional public-sector customer base in an adjacent Swedish region.
- Hushållningssällskapet Östergötland: Regional agricultural advisory organization in Östergötland providing farm advisory, pollinator/biodiversity and biogas projects. Comparable as a regional agricultural knowledge/competence provider serving the same farmer and public-sector customers in Östergötland.
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Frequently asked questions about Vreta Kluster AB
What does Vreta Kluster AB do?
Vreta Kluster AB is a cluster organization and business park for the green industries (agriculture, food, forestry, energy) in Östergötland, Sweden. It convenes farmers, SMEs, researchers, and public authorities through collaborative projects, competence-development courses, experience groups, and events. The company also rents office, meeting, and conference facilities at its Klustervägen 11 site in Vreta Kloster.
Is Vreta Kluster AB a public or private company?
Vreta Kluster AB is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Vreta Kluster AB founded?
Vreta Kluster AB was founded in 2014. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Vreta Kluster AB based?
Vreta Kluster AB is headquartered in Vreta Kloster, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Vreta Kluster AB make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. EU and public-funded project collaboration is the primary driver. The others are course and event delivery.
Who are Vreta Kluster AB's main competitors?
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden is listed as a broad incumbent. Emerging players are Gröna Kluster i Sverige, Växa Sverige and Agtech 2030. Others are Science Park Skövde, Linköpings Science Park and Cleantech Östergötland. Direct peers are AgroÖst, Agroväst and Hushållningssällskapet Östergötland.
Does Vreta Kluster AB have an API?
No public API is recorded for Vreta Kluster AB.
What industry is Vreta Kluster AB in?
Vreta Kluster AB's product category is Agricultural cluster and innovation services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAHABAM, Agriculture, Farming & AgriTech Shows Organizers. Its SIC code is 700.