Continued growth for Lindholmen Science Park

Lindholmen Science Park’s growth continues, despite the credit crunch and automotive crisis in 2009. The number of companies has increased from 188 to 230 in a year, and there are currently 16,800 employees and students – 600 more than in the same period in 2008.

Despite a tougher financial climate, Lindholmen Science Park in Göteborg continues to grow. There are currently 230 companies on the premises, 42 more than in the same period last year. Over 9,450 people work in companies and organisations at Lindholmen Science Park today.

- It’s very satisfying to see continued growth despite the turbulent times. It intensifies Lindholmen Science Park’s know-how and promotes our development. We see this as proof that our companies appreciate the added value offered by Lindholmen Science Park, where close access to a strong, concentrated cluster is important to their future development, says Niklas Wahlberg, CEO of Lindholmen Science Park.

Lindholmen Science Park’s continued expansion will provide room for more companies in need of growth space. The expansion will also allow further development of Lindholmen Science Park's research and development environments. The new premises will be ready for use in autumn 2010.

Facts, Lindholmen Science Park  2009        2008
Employees in companies               9,457       8,888
Total companies                                230           188
Students                                             7,333       7,300
Total employees and students     16,790     16,188
 
When the study was conducted before the summer, the number of students remained unchanged. A total of over 7,300 are now studying on the premises, including 2,300 students at university level or equivalent.

For more information, contact:
Anita Bengtson, Communications Manager
Phone: +46 (0)31 764 70 20
Email: anita.bengtson@lindholmen.se

Lindholmen Science Park is a world-leading centre for research and development projects in collaboration with players in industry, academia and the public sector.