“Action, Not More Strategies” – Flemingsberg Science in Discussion on Stockholm’s Future Competitiveness

Three days with the spotlight on Sweden’s innovation scene at Science Week x Sweden Innovation Parliament. Here, leading voices came together to explore solutions that build resilient societies, support sustainable industrial production, and secure the skills supply of the future. Flemingsberg Science Foundation was on site to talk about Stockholm’s competitiveness, how to attract new talent to Sweden, and what we as innovation nodes can do to strengthen Sweden’s innovation ecosystem as a whole.

During the panel discussion “The Stockholm Region – Competitiveness in a New Geopolitical Context,”Flemingsberg Science CEO Johnny Högberg participated alongside representatives from Region Stockholm, Kista Science City, Stockholm Science City, Södertälje Science Park, and the Stockholm Region EU Office.

The discussion revolved around how to strengthen Stockholm’s and the Mälardalen region’s role in the global innovation landscape, and several key takeaways emerged.

“During the conversation, we talked about the need for action – not more strategies – to reach our full potential as one of the world’s strongest life science regions. It’s about courage, collaboration, and communication as crucial factors in attracting talent and creating environments where people want to live and thrive. We need to get better at telling our shared story. Stockholm’s strength lies in the diversity of its environments and people, and in our ability to collaborate across boundaries,” said Johnny Högberg

A vibrant center for Flemingsberg

Flemingsberg is a place buzzing with knowledge, innovation, and optimism about the future. Here, residents, students, researchers, and businesses come together in a unique environment that combines world-class international research with one of the world’s leading university hospitals. But for a place to truly function, more is needed than workplaces and study environments—there must also be vibrant everyday meeting places.

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Do you have a business idea that can make a difference, locally or globally? Flemingsberg Science Award STARTUP is the competition for those who want to challenge their idea, gain valuable feedback from experienced experts, and take the first step toward building something real.

Campus Flemingsberg continues to grow – more students and strong collaboration in focus

Campus Flemingsberg remains one of Sweden’s most dynamic knowledge environments. Over the past year, the number of students has increased from 24,000 to approximately 27,000. The trend is clear: the campus’s broad academic profile continues to attract a growing number of students.

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