About Team Sweden

FAQ Team Sweden

• What is Team Sweden?

  Team Sweden is Sweden’s coordinated network for export and investment promotion. It brings together public organisations, agencies, regions and international partners to support companies internationally, attract investment and strengthen Sweden’s competitiveness.

• Why was Team Sweden established?

  Team Sweden was launched by the Swedish Government in 2015 to strengthen coordination across Sweden’s export and investment promotion system. The aim is to make it easier for companies to access relevant support and succeed in international markets.

• Who manages Team Sweden?

  Team Sweden is a collaborative initiative, not a formal organisation. Different constellations are coordinated by designated actors, while Business Sweden manages TeamSweden.se on behalf of the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

• What is the purpose of teamsweden.se?

  TeamSweden.se is the central platform for Team Sweden. It provides visibility of activities, events, constellations and points of contact across the network, making it easier to navigate Sweden’s export and investment promotion landscape.

• What is a Team Sweden constellation?

  A Team Sweden constellation is a structured collaboration between relevant actors working towards a shared objective within a specific sector, market or area of focus.

  Each constellation has a defined purpose, participating organisations and a coordinating actor to drive collaboration and impact.

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

  A Team Sweden constellation brings together relevant actors working towards a shared objective in export and investment promotion. Government agencies and state-owned companies with a promotion mandate play a central role, while regions, industry associations, academia and private-sector organisations may participate when relevant.

• How does Team Sweden operate nationally and internationally?

  Team Sweden operates through thematic constellations, regional networks and a global presence. In Sweden, collaboration takes place across sectors and regions. Internationally, Swedish embassies, consulates, Business Sweden and other partners work together to support companies, identify opportunities and strengthen Sweden's presence in global markets.

• 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.