The event brought together students, researchers and industry representatives for an after work event at Life City in Stockholm. The program included brief presentations, short pitches from ongoing joint projects, and informal discussions designed to connect academic and industry partners at an early stage.
SwedenBIOs International Director, Marjo Puumalainen, explained the need for such initiatives.
“Sweden has world-class research and strong innovative companies, but to stay competitive globally we need to connect them effectively. Collaboration ensures that scientific discoveries are translated into real-world solutions, new companies, and commercially viable products. It strengthens Sweden’s position as a leading life science nation.”
She also highlighted the need of follow-up.
“What is important now is that academia and industry forms innovative, cutting edge projects and applies for the upcoming DDLS calls. SwedenBIO will continue to be an active partner at the DDLS research school and is planning a career workshop during the spring and is pushing more internships opportunities at companies.”
Read the full report from the matchmaking event here.
