Hagastaden, Stockholm’s world-class Life Science district

Hagastaden is home to world-leading education and research at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital. It is home to over 150 life science companies (an increase of 50% since 2010) and its infrastructure and ecosystem have attracted several large companies such as Pfizer and AstraZeneca. 

Companies setting up here can benefit from the synergies between three universities: Karolinska Institutet (ranked 6th in the world), Stockholm University, and KTH, Royal Institute of Technology. Together they have around 100,000 students. 

Opposite the Karolinska Institute is the brand-new Karolinska University Hospital - ranked number 6 globally and number 1 in the EU. 

In the area, you will also find the Science for Life Laboratory, a national center for molecular biosciences with a focus on health and environmental research.

Join us for a guided tour in Hagastaden at 2 pm. We start at Karolinska University Hospital followed by Karolinska Institutet, SciLifeLab and Nobel Forum. 

At 3 pm we meet with some of the key opinion leaders at A Working Lab Innomedicum, next to Karolinska Institutet, presenting: 

Innovation Support at Karolinska Institutet by KI Holding group

A presentation by Johan Weigelt, CEO of KI Holding, that will cover Karolinska Institutet’s innovation system and support, along with introductions to three deep tech start-ups that have spun out from Karolinska Institutet and are part of the Incubator program. 

Precision Medicine, Professor Martling

Professor Martling has spent the past three years leading KI’s efforts to implement precision medicine in healthcare, a remit that is now being expanded to cover KI’s overall work in life science. Over the past few years, KI and Karolinska University Hospital have effected several initiatives in the life science field, including the establishment of the Karolinska Comprehensive Cancer Centre, the Karolinska Precision Medicine Centre and the Karolinska ATMP 

The vibrant innovation district of Hagastaden

A presentation by Project leader Jonas Binnmyr Stockholm Science City

Advancing Industry Innovation: Collaborations with SciLifeLab

Professor Mia Phillipson, Co-Director of SciLifeLab and co-founder of Ilya Pharma

Mia Phillipson will present an overview of SciLifeLab's innovative contributions and collaborative opportunities for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. This session will delve into SciLifeLab's cutting-edge research capabilities, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and successful partnerships that drive forward scientific breakthroughs. Drawing from her experience at SciLifeLab and her entrepreneurial journey with Ilya Pharma, Mia will highlight key strategies for effective industry collaboration, showcasing how SciLifeLab supports and accelerates academia-led innovation.

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Please note: Spaces are limited for this tour, so sign up today to secure your spot!

Questions? Contact Ylva Hultman, ylva.hultman@stockholm.se