Project partnership

ATMP workforce development initiative - SCALE

Ongoing

The initiative is based on a joint work plan – two complementary projects form the foundation of the effort

A new ATMP workforce development initiative

The Challenge

To remain an attractive location for clinical trials, retain talent, and scale domestic competence, the Swedish life science ecosystem must respond to increasing global competition and the rapid development of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). Without targeted workforce development, both healthcare providers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) risk facing critical skills shortages in gene and cell therapy, manufacturing, and implementation.

The Solution

Backed by SEK 26.7 million in funding, this cross-sectoral ATMP workforce development initiative addresses the growing demand for specialised skills in both healthcare and industry. The initiative is built on a joint work plan and structured around two complementary projects that together strengthen Sweden’s long-term capacity in advanced therapies.

The initiative is based on a joint work plan - two complementary projects form the foundation of the effort

Project:

ATMP workforce development - for SMEs through cross-sectoral collaboration

Funded by European Regional Development Fund and Environmental and Regional Development Committee at Region Västra Götaland.

Project:

ATMP workforce development - for healthcare professionals

Funded by European Social Fund and Environmental and Regional Development Committee at Region Västra Götaland.

Objectives

The initiative aims to:

Strengthen ATMP-related skills among healthcare professionals and companies.
Support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working within advanced therapies.
Facilitate collaboration between healthcare, academia and industry.
Increase capacity for the development and implementation of advanced therapies.
Contribute to a stronger life science ecosystem in West Sweden.

Collaboration

SCALE is developed through collaboration between several organisations active in the ATMP ecosystem, including CCRM Nordic, academia, healthcare organisations and innovation support actors.