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How Stockholm Science City Works with Sustainability through Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration

At Stockholm Science City, we have been collaborating with various stakeholders for over 15 years to develop Hagastaden into a world-leading innovation district within life science. Here, a sustainable and vibrant 24/7 urban district is taking shape – a place where people can work, live, and thrive. From the very beginning, Hagastaden has been developed with sustainability at its core, driven forward by actors such as universities, hospitals, global companies, real estate developers, the city, and the region.

2024-12-19

New opportunity for labs, offices, and networking in Hagastaden

The first tenants in the Fysiologen building at Campus Solna will move in in April 2025. Here, creative collisions and innovation are encouraged through the use of flexible spaces.

2024-12-18

Cognes enables early detection of dementia

An app that combines research and technology to address a critical need in healthcare. This is Sandra Challma's innovation, Cognes, which has also made her one of the winners of the SKAPA Award in Stockholm County.

2024-12-18

Meet Johan Franck, Region Stockholms’ Medical Research Director

The development in research and innovation is progressing rapidly. To ensure that research within the region's operations evolves to better align with patient needs, a new position has been established: Medical Research Director.

2024-12-18

Report from Navigating the Future of Innovation Districts

In September 2024, 180 brilliant minds gathered at the conference “Navigating the Future of Innovation Districts”. They represented diverse European and US districts, industry players, hospitals, universities, businesses, and investors. Below is the report and take-homes from the conference.

2024-12-11

Science and business: bioentrepreneurship students create value in industry

To research, inspire, educate and create networks for students, researchers and clinicians in innovation and entrepreneurship. That is the purpose of the unit for bioentrepreneurship at KI, which was established in 2005.

2024-12-11

"With the right measures, we can boost investments in health and enhance welfare"

Sofia Wallström is the CEO of Lif since October 1st. Here, she shares what she enjoys most in her new role, what plans Lif has for the coming year, and her perspective on the most significant strengths and challenges facing the life science industry.

2024-12-09

Stockholm at the Forefront of the EU Life Science Strategy 2025

JOHAN SCHUBER: Stockholm has a unique opportunity to reinforce its position as a leading player in Europe's life sciences sector under the EU's upcoming 2025 strategy. A clear and focused approach is needed to showcase the region's strengths – from SciLifeLab to digital health and industry collaboration. The key question is: What does Stockholm excel at, and how can we position ourselves for future success?

2024-12-06

Leading the Way: Life Sciences and Competitiveness

SUSANNE HÅKANSSON: In today's rapidly evolving landscape of innovation and scientific advancement, the life sciences sector, compassing both private and public domains, finds itself at a pivotal juncture. This crossroads presents both immense opportunities and significant challenges. To remain competitive, our field must prioritize access to cutting-edge medical research and technologies, operate in environments that facilitate swift and decisive action, and cultivate a culture where innovation is not only welcomed but also effectively implemented.

2024-11-27

Over 32,000 meetings during BIO-Europe

After more than a year of preparation, BIO-Europe took place in Stockholm on November 4-6. Close to 6,000 decision-makers participated, and the visitors had booked over 32,000 meetings during the days. Ylva Hultman, Head of Life Science at Stockholm Business Region, tells more.

2024-11-27

Student team make cosmetics sustainable with synthetic biology

Shimmer is a central cosmetic ingredient to create sparkle, and is often unethically sourced. The team representing Stockholm in iGEM 2024 take steps to make shimmer more sustainable using synthetic biology.

2024-11-26

"We're preparing for the next 100 years of innovation"

The Italian company Recordati's focus is to research and provide medicines for rare diseases as well as diseases in primary and specialist care. Their move to Hagastaden was a boost in every way.

2024-11-18