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In a financial market that’s still catching its breath after the repeated turmoil of the past few years, many up-and-coming life science companies in the Nordics are struggling to secure investments and bring their product to market.

Sweden boasts a global reputation for cutting-edge research and innovation, but the country's ambition to maintain its leading position as an innovation nation faces a significant challenge: securing and retaining top talent from abroad. Why then is the route to work permits for international professionals complex and lengthy?

Over the past ten years, the life science industry across the Nordics has shown tremendous growth. Despite some hiccups along the way caused by global upheavals, the region’s industry continues to trend upwards. Today, the five Nordic countries together boast around 700-800 life science companies, with biotech and then medtech being the most prominent areas, […]

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 […]

As sustainability regulations tighten, the life science industry faces increasing expectations from consumers and investors. Keeping track of regulations, finding enough staff resources, and showcasing the work are some of the challenges companies face. In late 2021, the life-science industry association SwedenBIO carried out a sustainability poll among its member companies. The results, based on […]