Life science in the Stockholm- Uppsala region

Facts and figures about the region, higher education institutions, the business sector and healthcare

The Stockholm-Uppsala region has a long tradition of research and development in life science. The region includes Stockholm, Uppsala, Södertälje and Strängnäs. There are life science companies (global, small and medium-sized and start-ups), six universities and three university hospitals. There are also several state agencies in the region that are important for the life science industry, including the Swedish Medical Products Agency. The global strength of the region as a cluster is clear from its high rankings in international evaluations.