Academia, education and research driving growth
Access to talent, research and strong innovation environments is a key advantage for growth and investment. In Helsingborg, close collaboration between industry, education providers and the public sector ensures that skills development is aligned with real business needs.
Lund University—Campus Helsingborg
Businesses have direct access to Lund University—one of the world’s top-ranked universities and ranked number one globally for sustainability in 2025.
With 40,000 students and 8,000 researchers, the university offers world-class research and expertise. Campus Helsingborg, located in Oceanhamnen within Helsingborg Innovation District, brings together around 4,000 students, international research centres and education closely aligned with market needs.
Research and real-world application
Research at Campus Helsingborg is closely linked to the city’s key sectors, giving businesses access to specialised expertise and practical innovation.
REAL (Centre for Retail and Logistics) connects research and industry in areas such as digitalisation, circular retail, e-commerce and supply chains.
LUPREP (Centre for Preparedness and Resilience) focuses on civil defence and crisis preparedness, offering access to research, talent and new approaches to building more resilient systems and operations.
Helsingborg Safety Hub provides advanced testing environments for safety and security, using simulation, virtual reality and data analysis to develop and validate solutions.
A system that delivers skills
Helsingborg offers a connected education system—from early STEM engagement to higher education and vocational training—designed around labour market needs.
Adult education and higher vocational training provide flexible pathways for reskilling, upskilling and rapid matching to skills shortages. Close collaboration between businesses and education providers ensures that programmes evolve in line with demand.
Initiatives such as Campus Vänner and Helsingborg International Connections help companies connect early with talent and attract international expertise.
From education to workforce
Apprenticeships and vocational programmes combine study with hands-on experience, strengthening the link between education and industry from an early stage.
The city also works actively to expand the talent pool through targeted training and inclusion initiatives—supporting both recruitment needs and long-term social sustainability.
Skills aligned with industry
Long-term skills strategies are developed in close dialogue with businesses, shortening the distance between demand, decision-making and training delivery.
Manufacturing and industry—Helsingborg’s second-largest sector—are being strengthened through a dedicated industrial hub, bringing companies and skills development together to secure future workforce needs and support long-term competitiveness.