About Team Sweden

FAQ Team Sweden

• What is Team Sweden?

  Team Sweden is a collaborative framework, not an organisation, that brings together government agencies, state-owned companies, and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen Sweden’s exports, investments, and international business opportunities.

• Why was Team Sweden established?

  The Swedish Government launched Team Sweden in 2015 as part of Sweden’s export strategy. The aim was to create a more coordinated and business-oriented structure within the public promotion system, making it more effective and accessible for companies.

• Who manages Team Sweden?

  Each constellation has its own project management and coordination. Business Sweden manages the Team Sweden website on behalf of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

• What is the purpose of teamsweden.se?

  The website is a joint platform designed to showcase all existing Team Sweden constellations and provide a transparent and comprehensive overview of Team Sweden’s structure and activities.

• How is a Team Sweden constellation defined?

  Each constellation must have a clear purpose, mandate, structure, and coordinator, along with defined goals (preferably KPIs) and a terms-of-reference. Regular meetings and follow-ups are expected.
  
  Team Sweden constellations are divided into four main areas:
  • Industries: Sector-specific collaborations
  • Trade & Invest: Export and investment promotion
  • Swedish Regions: Regional export cooperation in Sweden
  • Global: Geographic constellations and networks abroad

• Which actors can be part of a Team Sweden constellation?

  At least one governmental agency or state-owned company with a clear promotion mandate must participate for the constellation to be a Team Sweden group. Other partners such as private sector organisations, academia, and industry associations can be involved when relevant.

• How does Team Sweden operate nationally and internationally?

  In Sweden, collaboration takes place through thematic and regional constellations, with frequent meetings between the members. Internationally, the foundation of Team Sweden is formed by Swedish embassies, consulates and Business Sweden, often in partnership with Swedish companies and other agencies.

• How is transparency ensured within Team Sweden?

  All active constellations are published openly here on teamsweden.se. Each constellation must have a clear structure, contact person, and terms-of-reference to ensure accountability and accessibility. In addition Team Sweden event may be carried out, often tied to the thematic constellations.

• How can companies or organisations engage with Team Sweden?

  Companies often engage through industry associations, events, delegation trips, or by contacting Business Sweden or relevant authorities to connect with an existing constellation or partnership.

• How are delegations connected to Team Sweden?

  Delegations under the Team Sweden umbrella are often used as a strategic tool to promote Sweden abroad. They may include members of the Royal Family, ministers, agencies, and companies. This website primarily features outgoing delegation visits.