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Building on its legacy of fostering impactful healthtech innovations, the CO-AX accelerator at Sahlgrenska Science Park opens its doors for the spring 2024 batch of entrepreneurial talent. This call is directed towards innovators and startups who are leveraging technology to address global health challenges.

CO-AX, the healthtech accelerator at Sahlgrenska Science Park, proudly acknowledges the recent achievements of VERIGRAFT, a prominent member of its life science community. VERIGRAFT has reached a major regulatory safety milestone in the TECVI-1 trial, further supported by extended funding from Vinnova CAMP for their arterial graft development project.

Konvoj, the AI-driven scheduling optimization platform revolutionizing staff planning in healthcare, has, along with its partner North Link, been granted 2 million Swedish kronor in funding from Sweden's innovation agency Vinnova. This grant is part of Vinnova's initiative to strengthen gender equality aspects in digital technology development.

CO-AX, the healthtech accelerator at Sahlgrenska Science Park, is excited to announce the appointment of Siddhartha Khandelwal, PhD, as its new Deal Flow and Growth Manager. With his robust academic credentials and proven prowess in innovation management, Siddhartha brings a wealth of relevant knowledge and experience. His role at CO-AX will be pivotal in attracting an increased influx of high-impact entrepreneurs and early-stage companies focused on global health challenges.

Gothenburg, 14 December 2023: CO-AX, the renowned healthtech accelerator at Sahlgrenska Science Park, is proud to welcome five pioneering new companies into its dynamic CO-AX community. Each of these tech-driven, entrepreneurial newcomers is poised to make a meaningful impact on global health. This latest expansion aligns with CO-AX’s commitment to champion growth-oriented entrepreneurs who are dedicated to addressing global health challenges.

Sahlgrenska Science Park is pleased to announce that Cecilia Edebo has been appointed as CEO. Starting early next year, Cecilia’s mission will be to further develop Sahlgrenska Science Park as a leading catalyser of collaborative health innovation.