Starting a business
Are you thinking of starting up your own business? There are a lot of resources and support services available while you are a student, so don’t miss them.
Read more about the various national organisations that can support you if you want to start a business:
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SLU Holding
SLU Holding is a resource for all SLU students and employees who are interested in innovations. They can help you answer questions about business development and commercialisation of ideas and products. SLU Holding has their office in Uppsala, but their network permits them to offer SLU students superior service in all of Sweden’s main cities.
Feel free to contact one of the following people:
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Drivhuset
Drivhuset helps college and university students start and run businesses, or realise their visions in other ways.
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Swedish business link to government
A site with information about laws, rules, services and practical tips if you are thinking about starting a business. For instance, you can create a checklist for starting a business.
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Start up Line
Start up Line is a free telephone service (020-35 10 10) that provides you with information and guidance if you are planning to start a business or have recently done so. |
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Swedish Tax Agency
The website of the Swedish Tax Agency has everything you need to know and do when starting a business. It also offers a downloadable brochure entitled “Starting Up a Business” that summarises the guidance of six different government agencies.
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Vinnova
Vinnova is a government agency that reports to the Ministry of Enterprise, Energy and Communications. Their sphere of responsibility consists of innovation systems associated with research and development. Vinnova finances needs-driven research. Read more about Vinnova on their homebpage. |
Industry experts and other advisers
Don’t forget that banks, accounting firms, patent agencies and insurance companies have advisers and industry experts who can help you start a business.
Support in your region
There are also many regional organisations, so don’t forget to check out what is available in your municipality.