Linköping Science Park

Name

Linköping Science Park

Legal name

Linköping Science Park AB

Website

https://linkopingsciencepark.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Science Park & Innovation Ecosystem Services

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Science, Technology & Innovation Administration (National R&D Policy) (BPAIAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Research & Science Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAI), SME & Entrepreneurship Development (Trade-Linked) (BPADAMAE)

Keywords

• Innovation ecosystem services
• Science park operations
• Technology cluster management
• Startup incubation programs
• Regional innovation development

Headquarters

HQ city

Linköping

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding & Project Grants: Core financing from City of Linköping (100% owner), with additional project funding from Region Östergötland, Tillväxtverket, Vinnova, Energimyndigheten, and EU. Operates as a non-profit neutral arena without profit requirements or commercial interests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Linköping Science Park develops and coordinates innovation programs, clusters, and support services for technology companies. It operates as a neutral, publicly owned innovation arena running thematic clusters (AI Öst, Cyberly, IoT World, Visual Sweden, Defense Hub Sweden), talent attraction and development programs (Switch to Sweden, Brilliant Mentors of the Future, AI Boost, East Sweden Tech Women), and EU-funded upskilling/reskilling initiatives for SMEs, primarily serving the Östergötland region.

Product overview

Linköping Science Park operates as an innovation ecosystem rather than a traditional product company. It provides a unified platform of interconnected clusters, networks, and development programs that support the regional innovation community. The core offering consists of thematic clusters (AI Öst, Cyberly, IoT World, Defense Hub Sweden), professional development programs (Brilliant Mentors of the Future, AI Boost), talent attraction initiatives (Switch to Sweden, Bright East), diversity networks (East Sweden Tech Women), educational programs (Digital kompetens för företagens konkurrenskraft, Code Summer Camp), and community platforms (Science to Business Network). These offerings work together to serve companies, students, academics, and public sector actors across Östergötland's innovation ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brilliant Mentors of the Future: A reversed mentorship program matching company leaders with students to create intercultural connections between universities and companies.
• East Sweden Tech Women
• AI Öst
• Cyberly
• IoT World
• Switch to Sweden
• Visual Sweden
• Defense Hub Sweden

Products and services

• AI Öst Regional network for businesses and organizations in Östergötland that want to explore, learn about, and use AI in their operations. The network connects over 300 members and runs a year-round programme of meetups, training, and practical programs.
• Cyberly Cybersecurity-focused cluster and network within Linköping Science Park, bringing together companies and organizations working in cybersecurity, defense technology, and digital security solutions.
• IoT World Sweden's largest Internet of Things network, connecting companies and organizations working with IoT technologies, sensors, connected devices, and smart systems solutions.
• Brilliant Mentors of the Future A reversed mentorship program matching company leaders with students to create intercultural connections between universities and companies, providing professional and personal development for both parties through approximately five meetings plus kickoff and closing events.
• AI Boost An accelerator program for company leadership teams focused on practical AI adoption, helping companies move from talking about AI to actually implementing it in their operations.
• Bright East A network for young professionals aged 20-35 who are entering the workforce or at the start of their careers, offering opportunities to build relationships and get inspiration for professional and personal growth.
• East Sweden Tech Women A network for women and non-binary professionals and students in the technology sector in East Sweden, creating meeting places and arranging events to develop participants' professional identity and skills.
• Switch to Sweden An initiative focused on learning, connecting, and finding international talent for tech companies in Sweden, facilitated by Linköping Science Park.
• Science to Business Network An initiative by Switch to Sweden that connects researchers, companies, and innovation supporters to commercialize research and drive business growth through insights, collaborations, and real-world opportunities.
• Code Summer Camp An annual coding program for young people to learn programming and inspire the next generation of tech talent, running for 11 years as a vital component in securing Sweden's future tech talent pipeline.
• Digital kompetens för företagens konkurrenskraft (Digital Skills for Business Competitiveness) An EU-funded training initiative offering digital skills development for employees in small and medium-sized companies in tech and manufacturing industries. The program includes modules on Power Skills, AI fundamentals, programming (Python), cybersecurity, Excel, automation, and technology ethics.
• Defense Hub Sweden A collaborative platform bringing together actors from the defense and security ecosystem to strengthen Sweden's innovation capability and defense capability through collaboration, knowledge exchange, and new partnerships.
• Visual Sweden Innovation platform for visualization and image analysis technologies, managed by Linköping Science Park. Connects research, industry, and applications in visual technologies.

Quantifiable outcome

• AI Öst network has grown to 300+ members
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• City of LinköpingcoreOthers100% owner of Linköping Science Park AB. Provides core financing and institutional backing. Represents the public sector arm of the triple helix model (business, academia, public sector).
• Region ÖstergötlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-financing partner for multiple initiatives including AI Öst, Digital kompetens för företagens konkurrenskraft. Represents regional government support for innovation ecosystem development.
• Linköping UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic anchor institution for the ecosystem. Collaborates on AI training camps, research projects, student programs, and provides faculty for educational modules in digital skills programs.
• AI ÖstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional AI network with 300+ members, facilitated by Linköping Science Park. Provides learning, experience sharing, and partnership opportunities across the business community in Östergötland.
• CyberlycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCybersecurity cluster and network, facilitated by Linköping Science Park. Organizes events, study visits, and international delegations for cybersecurity professionals and companies.
• IoT WorldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSweden's largest IoT network with multiple nodes across the country. Facilitated by Linköping Science Park. Connects companies working with Internet of Things technologies.
• Switch to SwedencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational talent attraction initiative connecting tech companies with global talent. Part of Science to Business Network. Facilitates international student and professional recruitment to Swedish tech companies.
• Visual SwedenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation platform for visualization and image analysis technologies, managed by Linköping Science Park. Connects research, industry, and applications in visual technologies.
• Defense Hub SwedenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective platform strengthening Sweden's innovation capacity and defense capability through collaboration, knowledge exchange, and new partnerships between defense ecosystem actors.
• Skill (partners for digital competence)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner conducting workshops and delivering Excel and other digital skills courses as part of the Digital kompetens för företagens konkurrenskraft project.
• AI SwedenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational AI initiative collaborating on events like East Sweden Tech Women. Provides access to broader AI network and resources.
• East Sweden Tech WomenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork for women and non-binary tech professionals in East Sweden, facilitated by Linköping Science Park. Hosts 4-6 events annually and maintains LinkedIn group of ~450 members.
• Bright EastmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork for young professionals (20-35 years) in East Sweden, organized by East Sweden Chamber of Commerce with collaboration from Linköping Science Park.
• LinTekmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent union at Linköping University, collaborating on thesis fair and student engagement programs with Linköping Science Park.
• DospaceminorOthersCo-working space provider where Linköping Science Park maintains offices and hosts events.
• Tech SverigeminorOthersNational tech industry organization, company member in the ecosystem.
• HitachiminorOthersGlobal technology corporation with presence in the ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kista Science City: Stockholm-based science park and innovation hub, the largest ICT cluster in Sweden. Comparable as a regional innovation ecosystem facilitator with strong telecom and enterprise tenant base and similar public-private partnership model.
• Ideon Science Park: One of Sweden's oldest and largest science parks located in Lund. Directly comparable as a municipally backed innovation ecosystem connecting startups, academia (Lund University), and enterprise tenants across deep tech verticals.
• Luleå Science Park: Northern Sweden's innovation hub in Luleå. Comparable as a regional Swedish science park that runs clusters, startup programs, and EU-funded development projects with municipal and academic backing.
• MINC (Malmö Innovation Arena): Malmö-based startup incubator and innovation hub. Comparable as a Swedish regional innovation ecosystem offering accelerator programs, talent services, and corporate-startup matchmaking.
• Medicon Village: Lund-based science park focused on life science innovation. Comparable as a Swedish science park running cluster programs, tenant services, and academic-industry partnerships under a non-profit operating model.
• Stockholm Science City: Innovation hub in Stockholm focused on life science and tech, connecting academia (Karolinska, KTH) with industry. Comparable as a science park driving cluster development, talent attraction, and innovation programs in a Swedish region.
• Johanneberg Science Park: Gothenburg-based science park co-located with Chalmers University. Directly comparable as a Swedish science park providing cluster management, incubator services, and academic-industry matchmaking.

Emerging players

• Sting (Stockholm Innovation & Growth): Stockholm-based startup accelerator and incubator. Comparable as a Swedish innovation ecosystem player supporting tech startups through mentorship, capital access, and network building, though narrower in scope than Linköping's full science park model.
• Lead (Linköping): Östergötland-based startup incubator referenced by Linköping Science Park as a growth partner. Comparable as a co-located Swedish innovation support organization serving the same regional startup ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Swedish Incubators & Science Parks (SISP): National industry association for Swedish science parks and innovation districts. Comparable as the umbrella organization of which Linköping Science Park is a member, providing industry representation and shared services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LinkopingSciencePark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/linkoping-science-park
• Instagraminstagram.com/linkopingsciencepark

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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