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A hotspot for innovation, master of collaboration, front-runner in sustainability and perfectly positioned…
…Gothenburg is rapidly emerging as one of Northern Europe’s most vibrant life science clusters — uniting global industry leaders, world-class research, and a bold innovation culture. It is home to the Nordic countries’ largest university hospital and one of AstraZeneca’s globally strategic R&D centres.
With strengths spanning healthcare, pharmaceuticals, MedTech, and deep tech, the region is home to over 500 life science companies, supported by a dense network of incubators, science parks, and leading academic institutions.
One shining example is the AstraZeneca BioVentureHub, a unique innovation platform located within AstraZeneca’s Gothenburg R&D site, supporting emerging companies to grow. Here, the companies are getting access to AstraZeneca scientific expertise and facilities, collaboration opportunities and a dare-to-share community and culture.
Just minutes away lies GoCo Health Innovation City, an ambitious urban development dedicated entirely to health innovation. Designed to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, GoCo is quickly becoming a magnet for global talent, startups, and corporates alike — with tenants ranging from tech-driven MedTech companies to advanced therapy developers.
One of GoCo’s flagship companies is Mölnlycke Health Care, a world-leading MedTech company that specialises in innovative solutions for wound care and surgical procedures. Headquartered at GoCo and owned by Investor AB, Mölnlycke is actively shaping the future of sustainable healthcare with products and solutions that are used daily by hospitals, health care providers and patients in over 100 countries around the world.
The Innovation Trail continues with a visit to Medicinareberget — another key part of Gothenburg’s health innovation cluster, where several key players accelerate health innovation together:
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Sahlgrenska University Hospital, one of Northern Europe’s largest hospitals, offering direct access to clinical environments and patient-centered research.
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Sahlgrenska Academy, the University of Gothenburg’s faculty for medicine, odontology, and health sciences, advancing world-class research and education.
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Sahlgrenska Science Park, a leading innovation platform supporting startups, scale-ups, and international collaborations in healthtech and life sciences.
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Chalmers Ventures, one of Sweden’s top-ranked tech incubators, helping science-based startups grow through venture creation and funding.
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GU Ventures, the university’s investment company, turning academic research and innovation into high-growth companies with global potential.
Together, these organizations form a tightly connected, fast-evolving ecosystem that blends scientific excellence with entrepreneurial drive — offering endless opportunities for collaboration, discovery, and global impact.
