Life science & health
Life science - where research meets real-world impact
The Life Science sector is one of the most knowledge-intensive and mission-critical industries, where innovation has the potential to improve and even save lives. At the same time, bringing new solutions to market is complex, with strict regulations, long development cycles, and significant capital needs.
Who is this support for?
UIC supports startups and growth companies developing innovations within Life science and health — through tailored business development, expert coaching, and access to relevant networks.
Developing solutions within medtech, biotech or digital health requires more than technical excellence, it demands a deep understanding of market access, clinical validation, IP strategy, and regulatory pathways.
That’s why early-stage support is critical – and where UIC plays a key role in helping companies navigate complexity and build scalable, investment-ready Life Science businesses.
UIC Life Science is part of our broader deep tech offering, designed for innovative startups and scaleups within medtech, biotech, and digital health.
We provide long-term, hands-on business development support tailored to your stage, ambition, and specific challenges.
The program focuses on the key areas required to succeed:
Regulatory strategy – Navigate complex frameworks early
IP and patent strategy – Protect and strengthen your competitive edge
Health data and evidence – Build the right foundation for validation and approvals
Testbeds and validation – Access real-world environments to test your solution
Market access and health economics – Enable successful commercialisation
Regulatory strategy – Navigate complex frameworks early
IP and patent strategy – Protect and strengthen your competitive edge
Health data and evidence – Build the right foundation for validation and approvals
Testbeds and validation – Access real-world environments to test your solution
Market access and health economics – Enable successful commercialisation
Part of a strong Life science network
UIC is an active part of the Life Science ecosystem, both nationally and internationally.
Through collaborations with organisations such as NOME (Nordic Mentor Network for Entrepreneurship), ALIS (Association of Life Science Incubators in Sweden), SwedenBIO, investor networks, and established companies, you gain access to valuable connections and growth opportunities
Take the next step in your business journey
Whether you are at an early idea stage or already moving towards market, UIC helps you accelerate your journey.
Our goal is simple: to give you the tools, network, and expertise to succeed in one of the world’s most demanding – and impactful – industries.
Practical information
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To get support within the impact tracks; Life Science & Health, Green transition, Defence & Resilience or Space industry, you need to:
* Get accepted to one of UIC’s business development programs UIC Build, UIC Accelerate or UIC Scaleup
* Be research-intensive / Academic spin-off
* Have Capital-intensive development journey
* Have Long time-to-market
* Have a technological innovation
* Regulatory, production technical, or export control challenges
Continuous enrollment
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Some of our business development programs
UICAccelerate
For startups with traction that want to strengthen the business and accelerate growth. Get tailored coaching, expert support, and relevant connections to help you move forward faster.
UICBuild
For early-stage founders who want to validate their business model and build a stronger foundation. Combine practical workshops with tailored coaching to prepare for the next stage of growth.
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Innovation Stable is a co-working space for innovative startups looking for a flexible membership. Get access to an open workspace in Uppsala, in a community of startups and other co-founders with high ambitions.