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Accelerating health innovation

Sahlgrenska Science Park is dedicated to enhancing the competitiveness of Gothenburg and West Sweden's life science sector. By actively fostering health innovation and nurturing collaboration, we're helping to shape the future of healthcare.

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357 MSEK

Capital injected in life science ecosystem innovation

>850

Seminars and Networking Events with >35000 participants

~154.000 sqm

rentable Labs & Office spaces - Health Innovation Labs & Offices

Our Organisation

Accelerate tech for health

CO-AX is the healthtech accelerator where bold ideas meet real-world healthcare. We fast-track early-stage startups with the potential to transform health systems, improve patient outcomes, and drive sustainable change.

CO-AX Accelerator offers a hands-on, curated program combining entrepreneurial drive with deep industry insight. Our focus is clear: healthtech solutions that matter – to people, professionals, and society.

Our Ecosystem at Medicinareberget

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Tre stiftelser

Elderly Care

Biotech Center

Business hub

Sahlgrenska Science Park

Health Innovation Labs

Institute of Odontology University of Gothenburg

Sahlgrenska Science Park,

CO-AX incubator and accelerator, Health Innovation Labs

Sahlgrenska University Hospital

University of Gothenburg

Chalmers University of Technology

Gothia Forum:

Clinical Studies

Faculty of Science and Technology

University of Gothenburg

Sahlgrenska Academy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Gothenburg

A Working Lab @ Sahlgrenska

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Medicinaregatan 8a

Sahlgrenska Science Park 

CO-AX Accelerator co-working space

The Largest Tech Startup Ecosystem for Health Innovation in the Nordics.

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Arvid Wallgrens Backe 20 (Biotech Center)
Sahlgrenska Science Park
Biotech Center
Business hub

At the heart of innovation — Sahlgrenska Science Park’s headquarters at the Biotech Center fuels the future of life science.

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A Working Lab @ Sahlgrenska

Pop-up lounge at Sahlgrenska – an open, flexible co-working space for collaboration, creativity, and innovation.

Ground floor. No access card required. 

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-20:00 

Medicinaregatan 8a

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Medicinaregatan 9c
Sahlgrenska Science Park

Sahlgrenska Science Park provide collaborative offices and lab spaces in partnership with Akademiska Hus.

Zoologen - New labs and offices 2026

News

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Geras Solutions Awarded HealthTech Award 2025 for Groundbreaking Dementia Tool

Geras Solutions Awarded HealthTech Award 2025 for Groundbreaking Dementia Tool

Geras Solutions has been named the winner of this year’s prestigious HealthTech Award for its pioneering digital solution enabling early detection and assessment of dementia. As global populations age and dementia becomes an increasingly urgent public health challenge, the company's innovative approach stands out as a beacon of hope and transformation for healthcare systems.

Accelerating Health Innovation from the West – A Year in Reflection with Cecilia Edebo

Accelerating Health Innovation from the West – A Year in Reflection with Cecilia Edebo

Cecilia Edebo reflects on her first year as CEO of Sahlgrenska Science Park (SSP) – a year marked by growth, collaboration, and bold steps toward accelerating health innovation from West Sweden.

Global Challenges. Local Solutions. One Unforgettable Weekend.

Global Challenges. Local Solutions. One Unforgettable Weekend.

Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon Germany – Highlights from Göttingen

Events

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EVENT PAGE - Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon

1/2/2025 - 13/10/2025

EVENT PAGE - Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon

Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon (SGHH) is a year-long, global collaboration (co-action) focused on addressing critical global health challenges.

Nordic Star Pitch Competition open for applications!

12/5/2025 - 17/8/2025

Nordic Star Pitch Competition open for applications!

Engage. Inspire. Win.

GoCo Health Innovation City - After Work July 2

2/7/2025

GoCo Health Innovation City - After Work July 2

Time for the last After Work before the Summer Holidays!

GoCo Health Innovation City, Entreprenörsstråket 10

Our Partners

We bring together startups, scaleups, healthcare providers, academia, industry, and the public sector – creating a unique platform for cross-sector innovation. Sahlgrenska Science Park is the node where healthcare, industry, and academia converge, enabling collaboration that is both strategic and hands-on. Together with our partners, we support early-stage companies, drive impactful projects, and contribute to the transformation of healthcare systems both regionally and globally.

HealthTech Nordic
West Swedish Incubators
Vitalis
Sweden Venture Cup
Swedish Medtech
Swelife
Swedish Incubators and Science Parks
Sweden Bio
STUNS Life Science
Science Park Skövde
Science Park Borås
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
RISE
Region Halland
Platzer
Nordic Proof
Medtech for Health
Lindholmen Science Park
Lif
Leap for life
Innovation Skåne
Innovationsplattformen
IASP
HealthTech Nordic
Health Innovation West
GU Ventures
GREAT
Gothia Forum
GoCo Health Innovation City
European Union
EIT Health
EIT Digital
Chalmers Ventures
Business Sweden
Business Region Gothenburg
BioVentureHub
BioCat
Astra Zeneca
AI Sweden
Akademiska Hus
GU Sahlgrenska Akademin
AFRY

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