Lund University holds a natural place among Europe’s leading institutions of higher education. As the largest educational and research institution in Scandinavia, the university conducts activities across a broad range of disciplines. Approximately 5,500 people work at Lund University – including teachers, researchers, administrative, and technical staff – and the university is home to around 38,000 students.
Malmö University is growing rapidly, with 22,000 students and over 1,400 employees. The university offers a wide range of part-time courses, making it easier for professionals to continue their education.
Biofilms Research Center for Biointerfaces | Malmö University
The organization Medicon Valley Alliance fosters collaboration between the life science industry, hospitals, and universities, with the vision of making the region the most dynamic and attractive in Europe for life science activities.
Skåne University Hospital - Skåne University Hospital
Folktandvården Skåne conduct research to promote oral health, reduce disease and minimize complications resulting from treatment. Research is important for developing future dental care and public health work.
The link between oral health and general health is one of Folktandvården Skåne´s prioritized research areas.
Research and development - Skåne Public Dental Service
SmiLe is a venture hub, located in Lund, that specializes in advancing life science startups from concept to commercialization.
Regional development coordinate development issues in Skåne and lead the work on the regional development strategy entitled “Open Skåne”. We work in partnership with many other stakeholders to bring about a Skåne offering successful companies, jobs, opportunities for education and training, improved infrastructure, regional physical planning, environment and better life and health.
Innovation Skåne support and enhance innovation processes, foster strong collaborations, and create value for Region Skåne with the goal of addressing challenges and seizing opportunities in an effective and sustainable manner.
Invest in Skåne is the official investment promotion agency in Sweden’s southernmost region – Skåne. We provide professional advice and services to international companies considering Skåne for future investments and expansions. Invest in Skåne is part of the department for Regional Development at Region Skåne.
Krinova’s mission is to increase the attractiveness and growth of Kristianstad and northeastern Skåne. In parallel, Krinova has developed a unique regional and national position in the food sector and has a mission that includes the development of the food sector throughout both Skåne and the nation as a whole. Krinova also has an incubator with a national intake.
Swedish Incubators & Science Parks - SISP - is the member-based industry association for Sweden's incubators and science parks. SISP's 65 members operate nearly 80 innovation environments across Sweden, which together have over 5,000 companies with approximately 72,000 employees.
Sveriges Innovationsriksdag (SISP) is the annual conference of Swedish Incubators & Science Parks.
SwedenBIO is the national trade organization for life sciences in Sweden.
Our member companies develop biotechnology, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals and medical devices or are experts in business development, IP and law, among others. We also bring together financiers, incubators, science parks, regional investment promoters and many more.
Business Sweden is jointly owned by the Swedish state and the Swedish business sector with a mandate and a mission to help international companies gain access to the Swedish market and help domestic ones utilise it as a platform for expansion.
Connect have three main target groups – entrepreneurs, investors, and partners/the business community – all of whom are represented in the network.
Our task is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to build new relationships, learn more about entrepreneurship and fundraising, and get matched with other interesting people in the network.