1. Team Sweden
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  3. Cultural & Creative

Cultural and Creative Industries

Architecture, design, fashion, gaming, literature, music, and other creative areas play a vital role in Sweden’s export economy. Team Sweden Cultural and Creative Industries aim to support and expand the sector to ensure it remains powerful on the international market.

  • Coordinator

    The Swedish Institute

  • Contact

    Jenny Bergström Bonmot

Sweden’s cultural and creative industries are a cornerstone of the nation’s economy and global image. They drive innovation, inspire cultural exchange, and amplify Sweden’s soft power worldwide. The sector plays a key role in job creation and export growth, while shaping how the world experiences Swedish creativity. 

This Team Sweden constellation work to unlock the international potential of Sweden’s creative industries. The overarching goal is to increase export opportunities and strengthen the global positioning of small and medium-sized enterprises in the sector. Team Sweden Cultural and Creative Industries aims to support and expand the sector to ensure it remains a powerful industry.

Team Sweden Cultural and Creative Industries: Constellation actors

Association of Swedish Fashion Brands

ASFB – represents and promotes Swedish fashion brands, supporting growth, exports and industry development.

www.asfb.se

Business Sweden

The Swedish Trade and Invest Council, supporting Swedish exports and foreign investments to Sweden.

www.business-sweden.com

Dataspelsbranschen

The trade association for Sweden's game industry, promoting growth, innovation and international competitiveness.

dataspelsbranschen.se

Export Music Sweden

ExMS supports the international export and development of Swedish music and music creators.

exms.org

Film- & TV-producenterna

Represents Sweden’s film and television production companies and supports industry development.

www.filmtvp.se

Form Design Center

Promotes Swedish architecture, design and crafts through exhibitions, programmes and international collaboration.

www.formdesigncenter.com

KLYS

Swedish joint committee for artistic and literary professionals

klys.se

Ministry of Enterprise & Innovation

Develops policies that strengthen Sweden’s business environment, innovation and competitiveness.

www.government.se

Konsthantverkscentrum

Supports professional craftspeople through networking, exhibitions and international opportunities.

konsthantverkscentrum.se

Konstnärsnämnden

Swedish Arts Grants Committee - provides grants and support to professional artists and cultural

www.konstnarsnamnden.se

Kreativ Sektor

Brings together organisations across Sweden’s cultural and creative industries to strengthen collaboration and growth.

kreativsektor.se

Ministry of Culture

Responsible for Swedish government policy on culture, media, democracy and cultural heritage.

www.government.se

Kulturrådet

Swedish Arts Council - promotes access to culture and distributes government support to the arts and cultural sector.

www.kulturradet.se

Regionernas nationella KKB-nätverk

Regional network - connects Sweden’s regions to strengthen development and collaboration within cultural and creative industries.

skr.se

Scensverige

Promotes international exchange and collaboration in the performing arts sector.

scensverige.se

Stockholm Fashion District

A business platform connecting Swedish fashion, textile and lifestyle brands with international markets.

www.stockholmfashiondistrict.se

Svensk Form

Promotes Swedish design as a driver of innovation, sustainability and competitiveness.

svenskform.se

Svenska Förläggareföreningen

Swedish Publishers’ Association - represents Swedish book and publishing companies and supports a strong publishing industry.

forlaggare.se

Svenska Institutet

Swedish Institute - strengthens Sweden’s international relations through communication, cooperation and cultural exchange.

si.se

Sveriges Arkitekter

Swedish Architects - represents architects and promotes high-quality architecture, planning and design.

sverigesarkitekter.se

Trä- och möbelföretagen

Represents Sweden’s wood, furniture and interior design industries, supporting growth and exports.

www.tmf.se

Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Responsible for Sweden’s foreign policy, international relations and trade promotion.

www.government.se

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