The Region Västra Götaland in West Sweden has decided on an agenda for West Swedish life science. The goal is for West Sweden to become a leading life science cluster in Europe by 2035. The agenda aims to bring together business, academia, and the public sector to strengthen the West Swedish ecosystem and contribute to Sweden developing as a leading life science nation.
West Sweden has very strong conditions for life science, but more coordinated work is needed to fully utilize the potential. The agenda provides a common direction for developing the ecosystem and making West Sweden an attractive place for students, researchers, and life science companies to establish and grow. Life science is one of West Sweden's most dynamic and strategically important areas, playing a key role in health, innovation, and business competitiveness.
Against a backdrop of increasing global competition for investments and talent, as well as healthcare facing challenges like an aging population and demands for new treatments, the Region Västra Götaland, together with the West Swedish life science ecosystem, has developed a common agenda characterized by sustainability, innovation, and collaboration.