Business - August 23, 2023
Sahlgrenska Science Park rebrands its accelerator
The life science science park has initiated CO-AX, a rebranding of its non-profit accelerator for startup and scaleup companies. The decision to rebrand the accelerator activities at Sahlgrenska Science Park as CO-AX reflects the accelerator’s increasingly important role to nurture and support entrepreneurs looking to develop innovative tech solutions that address global health challenges, states […]
Business - August 7, 2023
From theory to therapy: Transplantation
Transplantation of modified organs using gene-editing technologies and rebuilding the skin with innovative tissue repair methods could save many lives and restore essential functions in a gentle way. Over the past 50 years transplantation has become a successful worldwide medical practice, with advances including restoring sight in corneal blindness through corneal graft, transplantation of haematopoietic […]
Business - July 31, 2023
From theory to therapy: Digital health
The COVID-19 pandemic certainly cast the spotlight on the possibilities of digital health and Iceland possesses both unique health data for research studies and also a few very interesting companies taking the lead in this development. Part of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s strategic vision is for digital health to be supportive of equitable and […]
Business - July 24, 2023
From theory to therapy: Cancer diagnostics
Finding out if you have cancer, through a simple test and even prior to any symptoms, would mean a more curative treatment and a much better prognosis of survival. Sweden has a few solutions with great potential well on their way. Swedish Elypta, founded in 2017, has made headlines and received several awards for their […]
Business - July 20, 2023
Recognizing the potential of Finnish life science innovation
Finland has become a hub for medical R&D, with many startups, established companies, and steps being taken to improve access to capital and provide business development expertise. While Finland has a long history of innovation, it was not until the early 2000s that healthcare and biotech began to attract significant venture capital (VC) investment. In […]
Business - July 19, 2023
The journey to market for micro-sized and small companies
Sweden’s plethora of micro-sized and small biotech companies create a richness of innovations and a culture of knowledge sharing. To bring good science to market, they also need business intelligence and the right capital. Sweden boasts a thriving growth of micro-sized and small biotech companies that contribute to a dynamic, innovative climate and a culture […]
