The magic of meetings
The people behind the Cross-Border Talent Bridge project believe in the magic of meetings. When we come together, we can co-create, gain new insights, and grow collectively.
The project's events connect companies in key industries with international talent. Through networking sessions, workshops, and career fairs, these events foster collaboration, support talent integration, and provide insights into the local job market and career opportunities.
The mentorship program is designed to support international graduates, PhDs and professionals to offer a better understanding of the Swedish job market. As well as creating new networks and making it easier for companies to discover new talents.
How does it work?
You will be matched to a highly educated international, living less than three years in Sweden. After that you will have the opportunity to decide with your mentee when and how your meetings should take place both face-to-face and/or online.
You will also be invited to both Afterwork activities with all mentors and mentees as well as engaging in Afterwork activities with only the mentors. This is a journey we take together to build networks both for the mentee and mentors.
What’s in it for you?
- Build and strengthen your professional network
- Share your professionalism and get inspired by new insights
- Get an international vibe in your everyday life
- Help another human being and make an impact on someone’s life
- Add value to your business and talent pipeline
- Upgrade your CV by adding mentorship skills to it
Who can be a mentor? You who are employed in a company and have experience of working in Sweden.
Registration will open mid-September. Start date is 5 November 16:00-18:00 when we meet at Medicon Village with all mentors and mentee to kick-off season 2026-2027. The program runs for a 6-month period.
Don’t hesitate to join us!
One of the challenges of growing a business is finding the right competence needed. It is well known that SMEs often have limited time and resources to find the right people for the right positions. That’s why the Cross-border Talent Bridge Interreg project, led by the City of Lund, has prioritized several activities to help address these challenges.
We are organizing two practical activities in the coming months to help local SMEs understand what international competence could mean for your organization and how bringing international talent on board can support your business growth.
How does it work?
The activities combine practical knowledge, inspiration, and opportunities to exchange experiences with experts and other SMEs. They are designed to give you new perspectives and concrete tools you can apply in your own organization.
What's in it for you?
You will gain insights into international recruitment, discover the value that international talent can bring to your business, and learn about opportunities and support available through the Cross-border Talent Bridge project.
If you run or work for an SME and are interested in finding out more, please contact Lisa Andersson at lisa.andersson@lund.se.
Upcoming events: Connecting companies and talent
You’re invited to join upcoming events organised by partners of Cross-border Talent Bridge.
Some focus on companies and business needs. Others support international talent with career opportunities, networking, and integration.
The event list is continuously updated in collaboration with our partners, with links to organisers’ websites added as more information becomes available.
Check out the links to find events tailored to your needs, whether you represent a company or are an international professional.
- 24 August 2026 - Start of #7 Cross-border Talent Bridge Mentorship Program, Denmark
- 26-27 August 2026 - Matchmaking event with Tech BBQ
- 27 August 2026 - Welcome to Copenhagen
- 7 September 2026 - Toolbox for Talent Attraction, Fall 2026 - session 1
- 8 September 2026 - After Work, End of #2 Cross-border Talent Bridge Mentorship Program, Sweden.
- 25-26 September 2026 - International Citizen Days Copenhagen
- 6 October 2026 - Start of #8 Cross-border Talent Bridge Mentorship Program, Denmark
- 7 October 2026 - Start of Kick-Start Program, Lund
- 8 October 2026 - Toolbox for Talent Attraction, Fall 2026 - session 2
- 22 October 2026 - Welcome to Copenhagen
- 29 October 2026 - Renting a home in Denmark
- 5 November 2026 - Start of #3 Cross-border Talent Bridge Mentorship Program, Sweden.
- 10 November 2026 - Toolbox for Talent Attraction, Fall 2026 - session 3
- 25 November 2026 - Career Day Life Science, Lund
- 26 November 2026 - Buying a home in Denmark
2027
- March 2027 - Career Day Tech, Lund
- March 2027 - Start of Kick-Start Program, Lund
- May 2027 - Final conference Cross-border Talent Bridge / International Citizen Day Lund
Explore the events and activities organized by the partners of the Cross-border Talent Bridge project since September 2024 when the project was launched.
2026:
- June 2026 - Renting a home in Denmark
- June 2026 - Greater Copenhagen Neighbourhoods: Stories by the WaterPlace
- June 2026 - Danish pedagogy and social values
- May 2026 - International Citizen Day Lund
- May 2026 - This is Denmark: Danish Culture and Traditions
- May 2026 - Toolbox for Talent Attraction part 2
- May 2026 - Greater Copenhagen Neighbourhoods: Hidden Stories of Østerbro
- May 2026 - Buying a home in Denmark
- April 2026 - Healthcare in Denmark
- April 2026 - Start of #6 Cross-border Talent Bridge Mentorship Program, Denmark
- April 2026 - Children and language
- April 2026 - Find your thesis career fair
- March 2026 - Copenhagen's libraries & culture houses
- March 2026 - Renting a home in Denmark
- March 2026 - Toolbox for Talent Attraction part 1: Inclusive Talent Management - The challenges of hiring international talent
- March 2026 - Welcome to Copenhagen
- March 2026 - Start of Kick-Start Program, Lund
- March 2026 - Childcare and education
- February 2026 - Buying a home in Denmark
- February 2026 - Start of #2 Cross-border Talent Bridge Mentorship Program, Sweden.
- February 2026 - Welcome to Copenhagen
- February 2026 - Start of #5 Cross-border Talent Bridge Mentorship Program, Denmark
- January 2026 - The challenges of hiring international talent - Part 3 of the series "Attracting and Retaining International Talent - for HR Professionals"
- January 2026 - Kick-start your active life
2025:
- December - Children & Language: Helping Your Child Thrive in Denmark
- December - Career Day Tech, Lund
- December - Career Day Life Science, Lund
- December - Welcome to Copenhagen
- November - Buying Real Estate in Denmark
- November - Start of #4 Cross-border Talent Bridge Mentorship Program, Denmark
- November 2025 - Children & Language: Helping Your Child Thrive in Denmark
- October 2025 - Welcome to Copenhagen
- October 2025 - Rentals & Cooperative Housing
- October 2025 - Cross-border Talent Bridge Meet & Greet for mentors and mentees
- October 2025 - Why should an organization hire international talent? Part 2 of the series "Attracting and Retaining International Talent - for HR Professionals"
- October 2025 - Start of the program Attracting and Retaining International Talent - for HR Professionals
- October 2025 - Copenhagen's Culture Houses: The Gateway to Your Local Community
- October 2025 - Start of #3 Cross-border Talent Bridge Mentorship Program, Denmark
- September 2025 - Start of Kick-Start Program
- September 2025 - International Citizen Days Copenhagen
- August 2025 - Welcome to Copenhagen
- August 2025 - Start of #1 Cross-border Talent Bridge Mentorship Program, Sweden
- June 2025 - Helping Your Child Thrive in Denmark; Language Development
- June 2025 - Rentals and Cooperative Housing
- June 2025 - Kick-Start Your Active Life
- June 2025 - Danish Pedagogy & Social Values
- May 2025 - Welcome to Copenhagen
- May 2025 - Buying Real Estate in Denmark
- May 2025 - Q& A session: Game Dev - Space for being you
- May 2025 - Start of #2 Cross-border Talent Bridge Mentorship Program, Denmark
- April 2025 - Start of - Seminar Series: The Toolbox for Talent Attraction
- April 2025 - Wind Industry Networking Event
- April 2025 - Thesis career fair
- March 2025 - Welcome Event #3
- March 2025 - Understanding the Danish Job Market: Rights, Rules & Responsibilities
- March 2025 - Rentals and Cooperative Housing
- March 2025 - The Digital World of Denmark
- March 2025 - Start of #1 Cross-border Talent Bridge Mentorship Program, Denmark
- February - start of digital campaign Space for being you
- February 2025 - Greater Copenhagen Neighbourhoods: Exploring Ørestad
- February 2025 - Start of Kick-Start Program Spring 2025
- February 2025 - Buying Real Estate in Denmark
- February 2025 - Copenhagen's culture houses: The gateway to your local community
- January 2025 - Kick-start your active life in Greater Copenhagen
- January 2025 - The Digital world of Denmark
- January 2025 - Welcome Event #2
2024:
- December 2024 - Career Day Tech, Lund
- December 2024 - Career Day Life Science, Lund
- November 2024 - Life Science Career Event, Greater Copenhagen region
- November 2024 - Welcome Event #1
- November 2024 - Learn How to Mentor Internationals
- November 2024 - Greater Copenhagen Career Program Mentee Intro
- November 2024 - Buying Real Estate in Denmark
- October 2024 - Start of digital campaign Life Quality Insurance
- October 2024 - Start of Kick-Start Program Fall 2024
All of these events are part of the project's broader strategy to strengthen talent retention and attraction in the Greater Copenhagen region, addressing the skills shortage in the life sciences and tech sectors.
Events for companies and international talents
The events organized by the project are tailored to meet the needs of our primary target group—companies in the specified industries—while also engaging the secondary target group of international talents, particularly master’s students, PhDs, postdocs, and their families. These events provide a platform for businesses to engage with highly skilled individuals, who are looking to establish themselves in the region.
Through networking sessions, workshops, and career fairs, the project aims to foster collaboration between companies and international talent, while also helping talents better understand the local job market, culture, and opportunities for long-term growth and development.
Diverse events for specific target groups
Within the project, we organize a wide range of events, each with distinct purposes and aimed at specific target groups:
- Matchmaking events for employers and international talents
- Kick-start job programs for spouses/partners and master’s students
- Mentorship program for international talents
- Welcome event for international talents
- Seminar series on talent attraction: for companies to attract and recruit talent.
- Seminars and workshops regarding lessons learned and best practices, for partners and associated partners.
- Final seminar presenting lessons learned and long-term strategy, for partners, associated partners and relevant local, regional, national and international stakeholders.
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