Swedish-American Life Science Summit 2015
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | DuHaan Groupe Inc |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 175 000 |
| Project duration | January 2015 - October 2015 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
The Swedish-American Life Science Summit is an annual Summit bringing together high profile scientists, corporate executives and investors acting within the Life Science industry. The aim is to stimulate entrepreneurship and facilitate R&D and innovation by increasing investments, knowledge exchange and partnership, and hence establish Stockholm as a forefront, international innovation and research hub. SALSS 2015 has received very positive feedback from participants, attention in media and created interest for SALSS 2016, which shows proofs of obtaining its objectives.
Expected results and effects
SALSS 2015 has resulted in new relations between investors, companies and professionals in Life Science, debate and knowledge exchange, media attention, and potential transactions. Long term results may be improved international awareness about Swedish corporations and increased engagement in Swedish economy. Today several continents are represented in the network. Going forward SALSS is expected to grow to a global forum for investors, companies and scientist from all over the world, hence contributing to securing financing by countries with the greatest capital surplus.
Planned approach and implementation
SALSS is run as a project in accordance with guidelines by the Board. The Project Manager worked fulltime 1 Apr. till 30 Sep., supported by Chairman and Board. Responsibilities included establishing contacts with sponsor & partner companies, financial planning, inviting speakers, corporates and participants, arranging with facilities and logistics, follow-up and evaluation. A Logistics Coordinator and Project Assistant worked part-time. Chairman pursues strategic work actively throughout the year, by marketing and connecting companies, financiers and other co-partners.