Malmö's Life Science Industry
Life science is one of Sweden’s most important industries, with
good growth rates and a high degree of innovation. Malmö is the largest life science city in Skåne, with several head offices and national offices, as well as contract research and manufacturing.
16 life science companies are located in Malmö, with at least ten head offices (Øresundsinstituttet, 2020)
6 IN 10 of Skåne’s largest life science companies are located in Malmö.
900 NEW JOBS within life sciences were created in Malmö between 2015 and 2020, corresponding to growth of around 46 percent.
Quick facts
- Since 2015, Malmö has been Skåne’s biggest life science city in terms of employee numbers, with 2,500 employees in 2021.
- The industry is experiencing strong growth, both in Malmö and nationally.
- Malmö’s life science cluster is part of Medicon Valley, including 16 municipalities in Skåne and eastern Denmark.
Company profiles
Malmö stands out in Skåne as a location for head offices, and for contract research and manufacturing. There is a sharp focus on diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and health-related activities.
How does the city of Malmö work with this industry?
Medeon Science Park & Incubator, co-owned by the City of Malmö, brings together and supports the industry with its research park, incubator, and relevant networks. Medeon is Sweden’s first research park focusing on life sciences, and has made a strong contribution toward the industry’s development in Skåne.
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Fadi Barakat
E-mail: fadi.barakat@malmo.se
Mobil: +46 (0)737-095381
Lena Persson
E-mail: lena.persson22@malmo.se
Mobil: +46 (0)709-724953
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