Sweden’s Innovation Edge: Reflections from a Life Science Panel

Sweden’s recent #1 ranking in the EU Innovation Scoreboard 2025 is more than a reason to celebrate — it’s a call to think about what drives this success and how we can build on it. At The Park, we believe these conversations matter most when they happen face-to-face, so last week we hosted an evening dedicated to […]

Building Bridges for Global Health Innovation

Last week, Forskare had the privilege of hosting a high-level delegation led by H.E. Fahad AlJalajel, Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for a day centered on meaningful dialogue and shared ambitions for the future of global health. The visit brought together two complementary perspectives: the strategic vision driving health transformation in Saudi […]

Science in Motion — Exploring Creativity with Dr. Ina Schuppe Koistinen

This week at The Park, biomedical scientist, entrepreneur, and artist Dr. Ina Schuppe Koistinen led an inspiring workshop exploring the intersection of science, art, and movement. With more than 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D and academic research, Ina now leads women’s health microbiome studies at Karolinska Institutet and is co-founder and CEO of Cutis Skin Health Sweden. Beyond her scientific […]

Member Spotlight — A Conversation with AWA’s Fredrik Rahm

At The Park, ideas grow into impact — and for AWA, one of Europe’s leading intellectual property firms, being part of that process is essential. We sat down with Fredrik Rahm, Senior Associate in AWA’s chemistry and life science team, to talk about how intellectual property connects academia, startups, and industry — and why The Park has […]

Exciting News: LINK Medical joins Taleema as one of the first company partners!

We’re thrilled to share that LINK Medical has joined Taleema as one of the very first company partners — marking an exciting step forward for more data-driven, fair, and inclusive recruitment. The announcement took place right here at The Park, where Taleema and LINK Medical came together to celebrate this new collaboration and discuss how innovation and data can help reshape […]

Uppsala LIFE 2025: Turning Ideas into Action

“Time to put words into action.”  A wise reflection that perfectly captured the spirit of Uppsala LIFE 2025, held in the stunning Uppsala Castle. The event brought together leaders from healthcare, academia, and industry under the theme “Rethinking Health – From Ideas to Impact.”The conversations were dynamic and forward-looking, focusing on how collaboration can move […]

Building Bridges for Innovation: Reflections from Riyadh

A Swedish business delegation recently visited Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and driving innovation. The visit was organized by the Swedish-Saudi Joint Business Council, led by Marcus Wallenberg and coordinated by Patrick el-Cheikh. The delegation included Mikael Ahlström, CEO of The Park, who joined Secretary General Ann Molin […]

A World Without Disease — Collaboration Driving the Future of Health

A world without disease may no longer be a distant dream — it is a vision steadily moving toward reality. This week, the life science community gathered in Stockholm for Bioscience 2025, a scientific conference dedicated to exploring the question: “A world without disease – science fiction or reality?”The event brought together scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs shaping […]

Keeping Innovation Alive as You Scale – The Park Academy x AstraZeneca BioVentureHub Launches New Program in Gothenburg

This week marked the start of an exciting new collaboration between The Park Academy and AstraZeneca BioVentureHub in Gothenburg — a program dedicated to exploring how companies can keep innovation alive as they grow. The kick-off brought together members of the BioVentureHub community for an inspiring and engaging session led by Mikael Ahlström, founder of The Park. Together with Pernilla Isberg, […]

Where Academia Meets Industry — New Stories of Career Transitions

Last week, we gathered for another inspiring session in the Science & Industry series by ACES — the Association of Spanish Scientists in Sweden.This time, we explored the theme of career transitions — what happens when scientists step beyond academia to apply their expertise in new environments, industries, and contexts. Mireia Palomar Siles, PhD, and Serena De Chiara took the stage to […]