The Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, and Flemingsberg Science Foundation collaborate to promote Life Science sector in Flemingsberg. This strategic partnership aims to strengthen development of ATMP (Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products).
In May 2025, Alfa Laval moved into its new office and innovation center, spanning approximately 20,000 square meters, together with around 700 employees. At the same time, the restaurant K-märkt opened, further expanding the range of services available in Flemingsberg. The Royal Swedish Opera and Dramaten, Alfa Laval, Restaurant Billmans, and K-märkt all represent important pieces of the puzzle in the development of Flemingsberg.
There was a time when that question was rarely asked – but that time is long gone!On Tuesday, June 10, 130 people gathered to celebrate the start of summer together. Business leaders, municipal and regional representatives, academia, and students came together under the theme “What’s Happening in Flemingsberg?” – an evening dedicated to sharing the latest developments: new establishments, initiatives, innovations, and future plans in Flemingsberg.
We’re back in Almedalen this year – with a strong focus on Flemingsberg and life science! Our program includes a follow-up to last year’s roundtable discussion on Flemingsberg’s role in positioning southern Stockholm as a world-leading life science hub. We’re also taking part in a panel discussion on successful life science clusters. Don’t miss our seminars – and make sure to stop by and say hello!
Imagine a home where The Royal Swedish Opera and The Royal Dramatic Theatre’s studios are in your front yard, and the Flemingsberg Forest Nature Reserve and Lake Gömmaren are in your back yard. Where Campus Flemingsberg is your neighbor to the left, and a modernized shopping center your neighbor to the right. Too good to be true? Not at all!
Thanks to the rapid progress of academic development, Campus Flemingsberg now hosts more than 24,000 students. Campus Flemingsberg consists of five different universities and colleges, a high school, and an art school, providing students with the latest knowledge.
In December last year, the Flemingsberg Science Foundation was granted funding from the European Regional Development Fund to establish itself as a key player in Life Science with the launch of the project “Cluster Engine Life Science Flemingsberg.” Meet Ellen Mäkipiha, the foundation’s new rising star, who will be working on the development of the Life Science cluster in Flemingsberg.
As Flemingsberg transforms into a city, a vibrant and dynamic arts and cultural scene is essential. Last spring, for the first time, over thirty individuals active in the cultural sector with ties to Flemingsberg gathered. This marked the starting point for a growing cultural cluster within one of Sweden's largest urban development projects.
With roots in Sweden and an international career, Agnes Török has established themselves as one of the most engaging voices in modern poetry. Agnes Török is Sweden's Reading Ambassador, a spoken word poet, and an author. Recently, they were also appointed as the lead instructor for the new university program in Performance Poetry and Storytelling at the Stockholm Institute of Music Education (SMI).
On January 22, 2025, NextGenNK and CCRM Nordic hosted a mini-symposium at Karolinska Institutet, Campus Flemingsberg, with a focus on Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP). The event aimed to foster networking within the ATMP field and provide insights into both academic and commercial advancements in Stockholm and Sweden.