Based at Sahlgrenska Science Park in Gothenburg, CO-AX Accelerator is a tailored program designed to support health-tech startups from early-stage ideas to market-ready solutions. The program combines hands-on mentorship, expert-led workshops, and access to a strong network of industry partners, investors, and healthcare providers.
You'll receive support that helps you move forward at the right pace for your company without giving up equity. Since launching the accelerator, we've supported:
155
startups accelerated
8.03
billion SEK raised
9.8
billion SEK market value
653
jobs created
CO-AX Accelerator is designed for ambitious founders and teams working on innovations in health, medtech, life science, or related sectors. Whether refining concepts, building prototypes, or preparing to scale, the program offers the structure, expertise, and network to accelerate your journey.
What are the benefits?
Build an investable company
Transform your healthcare innovation into a scalable business through tailored coaching, commercial strategy, and investment readiness support.
Navigate healthcare with confidence
Gain practical guidance on clinical validation, regulation, reimbursement, market access, and commercialisation to accelerate your path to market.
Access the ecosystem that accelerates growth
Connect with investors, clinicians, researchers, healthcare providers, and industry partners who can help you validate, fund, and scale your company.
CO-AX Accelerator program
Tailored support for ambitious health tech startups
Application timeline: Aug 10 - Sep 20
You apply to the program
We review them and contact you (if selected) to a live pitch on location or digital on Oct 7th
Shortly after the pitch, you will be notified regarding acceptance to the program, and to the Intro Day on Nov 5th
"CO-AX offers strong connections in the international healthcare sector and a dedicated team of experienced business advisors who can accelerate our market access and growth. They quickly grasped our business, growth potential, and challenges. We’re grateful for the opportunity to join the accelerator and establish our offices in Gothenburg at Sahlgrenska Science Park.” Says Ole Olsen, CEO, Simlogic AB
Recognized as a Leading Incubator in Sweden
CO-AX Accelerator has been ranked among the top incubators in Sweden in Vinnova’s national excellence incubator program, earning the "Excellent Incubator" quality stamp and securing SEK 22 million in funding over four years.
A Word from the CO-AX Team
"Our mission is to give founders the tools, networks, and confidence they need to bring their solutions to market faster and with greater impact. Every cohort is a unique group of innovators, and we tailor our support to their specific journeys. We are excited to welcome applications and meet the health-tech leaders of tomorrow." Emma Hallenberg, Director of CO-AX Accelerator
If you are ready to take your health-tech innovation to the next level, we invite you to apply and join a community dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare. Feel free to contact us at coax@sahlgrenskasciencepark.se for any queries.
Frequently asked questions
Does CO-AX invest and take equity in the company?
No, we will not invest or take equity in our portfolio companies.
Does CO-AX need to be included on the board of the company?
No, but we offer, and encourage, our portfolio companies to co-opt their business coach to the board, for oversight and coaching. All of our coaches have had education on corporate governance for Swedish companies.
For how long does a startup remain in the accelerator?
This differs a lot. We do not have a fixed programme that runs out its course, and we let startups and scaleups stay for as long as they need and as long as we think that we can contribute to their success. In the health tech sector, things tend to take a bit longer, so companies can stay with us longer than the average for other incubators.
What’s the cost of participation?
We have a monthly fee of 1000 SEK for participation, billed on a quarterly basis. This is to partly cover use of our facilities, and internal events, and to provide a small amount of monetary skin in the game for the startup.
Do we need to send in a pitch deck with the application?
You’re not required to, but it strengthens your possibility of being fairly judged and accepted for the first round (i.e. getting the opportunity to do a live pitch in front of our group of business coaches). If you have a pitch deck, email it to co-ax@sahlgrenskasciencepark.se along with applying via the form that is linked from the website.
What happens after you apply the program?
We review the applications in the next week after it is closed, and we will contact you if you have moved further on to the pitch session. Notice will be given shortly after that.