Från finansieringsgap till tillväxtmotor – hur lyfter vi svensk medtech?

On Thursday 25 June, we will take part in Skånes Innovationsarena in a large tent at Hamnplan, in a unique collaboration with AMYNA, Biotech Heights, Ideon Science Park, Lunds kommun, Malmö University, Medeon Science Park, Medicon Village, Region Skåne and Science Village Scandinavia.

At 10:00-10:45, there will be a seminar in Swedish on ”Från Skåne till Europa: hur industriell bioteknik kan stärka Sveriges konkurrenskraft”, hosted by Medeon Science Park. Please note that the program and its speakers/panelists might be updated before it takes place  – updated program in the official program for Almedalsveckan.

Seminar focus

Swedish MedTech has significant potential but is held back by a funding gap between verified innovation and implementation in healthcare. What does the sector need to become a stronger engine for growth?

Swedish MedTech has the potential to become a more powerful driver of growth for healthcare, exports and regional development. At the same time, many companies face significant funding gaps in the journey from validated innovation to implementation within healthcare services.

During this seminar, Medeon Science Park, Smile Venture Hub and Invest in Skåne will present the findings of a feasibility study funded by the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth (Tillväxtverket). Based on interviews with startups, scale-ups, established companies and investors, the study explores the current funding landscape and highlights the challenges faced by companies at different stages of growth.

We will also present a new report on the MedTech sector in Skåne, produced by Regional Development Skåne in collaboration with Invest in Skåne.

The seminar will conclude with a panel discussion featuring representatives from industry, investors and the innovation ecosystem, who will discuss the conditions needed to strengthen Swedish MedTech and create better opportunities for companies to grow, attract investment and bring their innovations to healthcare providers and patients.

Speakers

• Anna Jähnke, Regional Executive Councillor, Region Skåne (Moderate Party)
• Arwin Sohrabi Nejad, Chairman of the Board, Medeon Science Park (Social Democratic Party)
• Malin Bornschein, CEO, Medeon Science Park
• Micael Nord, Director of Business Development, City of Malmö
• Ulrika Ringdahl, CEO, Smile Venture Hub

Skånes Innovationsarena is a joint effort by the prominent companies and organisations involved, as a continuation of the former Öresundshuset, with the aim of raising awareness of all the fantastic things happening in our part of the country while showcasing the power of collaboration between academia, industry and the public sector.

During Almedalsveckan 2026 Medicon Village also organise Life Science-dagen on Wednesday 24 June.

For more information on Skånes Innovationsarena, please contact mikael.lagerwall@mediconvillage.se.