Hagastaden on the Rise – Strong Growth in Life Science According to New Figures from Stockholm Science City
At yesterday’s Afternoon Tea hosted by Stockholm Science City at Urban Deli in Forskaren, key stakeholders from business, public sector, and the investor community gathered to discuss the state of Hagastaden’s life science sector – and the outlook is very promising. Strong Growth and Forward Momentum. A fresh report reveals that there are now 120 active […]
Vert Project Joins The Park: Exploring Health, Innovation and Extreme Environments
We’re thrilled to welcome Vert Project to The Park Forskaren’s growing community of innovators. Founded by Marco Ruperto and Valerio Azzimato, Vert Project is a science-driven startup transforming frontier multiomics research into wearable bio-devices. Their mission is to understand how the changing planet impacts the body at a cellular level and how that insight can […]
A Royal Visit to Hagastaden: Sweden and Iceland Expand Nordic Partnerships in Health Innovation
Last week, Hagastaden welcomed a historic visit from Iceland’s President Halla Tómasdóttir and her spouse Björn Skúlason, alongside HM King Carl XVI Gustaf and HM Queen Silvia of Sweden. Their presence marked a significant moment in the deepening relationship between Sweden and Iceland within health, life science, and innovation. The state visit highlighted the importance […]
From Texas to Stockholm: SMU Cox MBA Students Visit The Park Forskaren
The Park Forskaren welcomed a group of MBA students from SMU Cox School of Business in Texas as part of their international learning journey through Scandinavia. As part of their two-year MBA programme, the students travelled to Copenhagen and Stockholm to meet with industry leaders, explore international innovation ecosystems, and deepen their understanding of global […]
Hydro Diagnostics Secures EU Funding and New Investment to Accelerate Clean Water Innovation
We’re proud to celebrate the milestones of Hydro Diagnostics, one of our member companies. Hydro Diagnostics is a Stockholm-based biotech startup on a mission to make water quality testing faster, simpler, and more accessible. Founded by Erik Wåhlin and Kevin Siu, the idea emerged from a simple question: could the rapid tests used for viruses […]
Welcoming Georgetown University’s Global Real Estate Students to The Park Forskaren
The Park Forskaren had the pleasure of hosting a brilliant group of final-year students from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business as part of their Global Real Estate program. In a joint session co-hosted by CREIMAN and The Park, the students engaged with local experts to explore some of the most pressing issues shaping the […]
Strengthening Nordic Ties: Icelandic Business Delegation Visits Hagastaden
The Park Forskaren welcomed a special international delegation as part of the official state visit from Iceland to Sweden, a collaboration between Business Sweden, Business Iceland, and the Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The visit gathered key voices from the life science, medtech, and innovation sectors in both countries, fostering new connections and sparking conversation […]
Forskaren Nominated for Stockholm Building of the Year 2025
Big news from our home in Hagastaden: Forskaren has been nominated for Stockholm Building of the Year 2025. And we couldn’t be prouder to be part of it. Organised by the City of Stockholm (Stockholms stad), this award celebrates buildings that have made a meaningful contribution to the city’s urban environment, sustainability, and overall quality […]
One Year In: William Bursvik on Culture, Adaptability, and Growing Together With The Park
We’re celebrating someone who has helped shape the pulse of The Park Forskaren since day one. William Bursvik, our Head of Sales, just hit his one-year milestone, and we couldn’t be prouder of what he has brought to the space: strategy, structure, and soul. From the moment he joined, William took on the exciting challenge […]
Helena Hessle, CEO of Zozium, Named Entrepreneur of the Year in Sollentuna 2025!
We’re proud to celebrate a major milestone for one of our brilliant member companies: Helena Hessle, CEO of Zozium, has just been named Entrepreneur of the Year in Sollentuna 2025 by the Swedish Federation of Business Owners (Företagarna). Helena was honoured for her value-driven leadership and the remarkable growth of Zozium, a company she founded […]