1、Produced by SwedenBIO in cooperation with Medicon Village Innovation,Sahlgrenska Science Park,Stockholm Science City Foundation,STUNS Life Science and Citeline.Life ScienceBarometer2026A data-driven snapshot of the Swedish life science industryThe Life Science Barometer 20260203The Life Science Baro
2、meter 2026IntroductionIntroduction03The Life Science Barometer 2026Key takeaways:1.The Swedish life science industry makes a significant contribution to the Swedish economy,with net sales of 508 billion SEK and accounting for almost 10%of product exports,making it the second-largest export sector.2.
3、The majority of the 3,879 companies are small and young,but with significant potential in the form of intellectual assets,aiming for global markets.3.The share of female CEOs increased by 5 percentage points,since last years report,reaching 31%.4.Funding is a top concern with executives calling on p
4、olicymakers to prioritize stronger funding structures,increased early-stage capital,and long-term financial stability.5.While global biopharma financing rebounded in 2025,with Q4 among the strongest quarters in over four years,the Swedish life science industry did not experience the same momentum.6.
5、Executives are keen to understand AIs impact on the industry,while the most sought-after competencies are marketing and sales,R&D,business development and leadership.The Barometer offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the Swedish life science industry.It provides a combination of
6、industry statistics,key metrics as well as on-the-ground sentiments,and forward-looking perspectives.The report is based on a survey of executives from Swedish life science companies.It provides insights that complement statistics from The Swedish Innovation Agency(Vinnova),with some of the reports