Prince Daniel's Fellowship and IVA's Business Council visit Medicon Village and SmiLe Venture Hub
Today, a delegation led by His Royal Highness Prince Daniel, alongside prominent entrepreneurs and business leaders from Prince Daniel’s Fellowship and the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences’ (IVA) Business Council, visited Medicon Village and SmiLe Venture Hub. The visit aimed to strengthen synergies between the networks while fostering discussions on entrepreneurship and innovation within the region.
This initiative, jointly organised by Prince Daniel's Fellowship and IVA’s Business Council, provided an exclusive opportunity for networking, knowledge exchange, and deeper insights into the entrepreneurial and innovation landscape of Medicon Village and SmiLe Venture Hub. The delegation engaged with local businesses and research-driven enterprises to explore potential collaborations and advancements in science and technology.
During the delegation visit Medicon Village and SmiLe Venture Hub presented their innovation support activities and four Medicon Village-based companies – Dx4Life, ImmuneBiotech, and Asgard Therapeutics – presented their groundbreaking work in research and development. These companies highlighted their contributions to healthcare innovation, showcasing Sweden’s thriving biotech and life sciences sector.
The visit underscores the importance of fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and entrepreneurship to drive innovation and economic growth.
About Prince Daniel’s Fellowship
Launched in 2013 by Prince Daniel and managed by the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA), the Fellowship programme supports emerging entrepreneurs and seeks to inspire young individuals to pursue entrepreneurship. The initiative aims to foster a positive culture around entrepreneurship by promoting risk-taking and embracing failure as a learning experience. It is backed by the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation, Carl Bennet, Handelsbanken, Nordea, SEB, and Swedbank.
The Role of IVA’s Business Council
The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) serves as a platform for collaboration between research, industry, and policy-making. The academy’s Business Council ensures strong industry connections and contributes to discussions on economic, educational, and research policies. With around 250 member companies from various sectors, the council provides a forum for sharing knowledge and experiences.
Pictured: His Royal Highness Prince Daniel, and Mats Paulsson, founder and board member of Medicon Village. Photo: Isak Simonsson.