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Together for one sustainable Norrbotten

Norrbotten's diversity is a strength and asset for long-term sustainable development. Together we can and want to work to make Norrbotten an attractive county to live in.

Region Norrbotten works with sustainable regional development on behalf of the government.

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Photo: Simon Eliasson.

Business support

Invest in Norrbotten's sustainable future.

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Project support

Your idea contributes to the sustainable development of Norrbotten.

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Cultural support

Contribute to a rich cultural life for a sustainable Norrbotten.

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A roadmap for the future

Norrbotten Strategy

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This is what we are working on

Our development areas

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Theme year for children and young people

During the theme years 2025-2026, we will particularly highlight and promote cultural activities and initiatives aimed at children and young people. 

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Open positions

We are looking for you who want to work for the future of Norrbotten

Are you interested in working with regional development issues? We have vacancies with varying tasks that are socially important, interesting...

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From dialogue to new Smart strategy

Be part of shaping the future strategy for research, innovation and business.

Region Norrbotten is leading the work, where the strategy is being formed together with stakeholders from across the county – companies, organizations, academia and the public sector.

Read more and provide your feedback on the strategy

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The co-planning map makes it easier to collaborate

The joint planning map is the Norrbotten Region's map service. It collects geographic information that is used in regional development and comprehensive planning. The map makes it easier for the region, authorities and municipalities to collaborate.

Read more and take part in the joint planning map

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News

From small weather-exposed sheds to a modern observatory for international research. With the inauguration of KEOPS' new facility at Esrange, Norrbotten takes the next step as a space region.

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Industrial transport through the Port of Luleå needs to be more frequent, heavier and more efficient. With support from Region Norrbotten, the port's railway has been expanded to meet the growing flow of goods. Now the new...

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How do young people see the future in Norrbotten? What is needed for more people to want to stay, return or build their lives in the county? These are some of the questions that are at the center of the new report Youth Perspectives...

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Events

Regional Gender Equality Day

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Children's rights strategy training

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The Rivers Rural Conference

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NMW - Norrbotten Media Week

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Cultural Council of North Norway 2026

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Cultural Power 2026

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Norrbotten's development - how do we see the next four years?

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Sustainability for us

Our ambition is to actively contribute to sustainable development in Norrbotten. 

Read more about sustainability

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