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Accelerate tech for health

CO-AX focus on tech innovations that address global health challenges and accelerate tech for health.

 

We support startups at every stage—from entrepreneurship, pre incubation and tailored incubation to growth and global internationalisation and commercialisation.

We connect you with our global universe of partners, healthcare providers, testbeds, investors, stakeholders and program generators. 

Where tech startups address global health challenges

We offer tailored programs, expert business advice, and a network of industry leaders to help you grow. CO-AX Accelerator is where tech startups scale and grow internationally.

Tailored Programs for Every Stage: From pre-incubation, incubation to growth and scaling to next markets, CO-AX provides support at every stage of your innovation journey.

A Thriving Community: Join a vibrant life science community, connect with fellow startups, and access global networks of partners, healthcare providers, testbeds, and investors.

At the Heart of Innovation: Located in the city center of Gothenburg, near the University Hospital, Research Centers and Universities, we offer co-working spaces for early startups and opportunity to rent offices and lab facilities through our Facility partner, ensuring access to expertise and collaboration.

Explore Programs

144

startups incubated

103+ MEUR

capital raised while in incubation

32%

of companies with international operations

Our Game Changers  

Nano Dentica
Mabel Ai
Sightic
Intellego Technologies
Texray
Glooko
Mirno
Verigraft
Anyo Labs
Captario
VSA Innovation
Holtra
Cuviva
SimLogic
Elypta
Videm
Beat Vascular Health
Everdrone
InvivoPower
Detectivio
Aweria
Konvoj
Rehubs
Predicare
BrainLink
Dermicus
Sidekick Health
Boneprox

We support startups in putting health innovations where people really need it and the results speak for themselves.

Sightic's award-collecting solution for detection of intoxication from various substances, help saving lives around the world 

Aweria increase capacity in the emergency care chain. 

2024 integrated with Cambio Cosmic, the most used EHR in Sweden

Sidekick provides personalised assistance in self-managed care, empowering patients with chronic diseases

> 150 FTEs, valued at > 2.5 BSEK

Captario delivers turbo-charged decision support for the pharma industry, using advanced simulation technology.

>30 MSEK revenue 2023 

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We put founders' interests first

Videm

Videm

Videm is developing a small, automated diagnostic device for quick and accurate detection of infectious diseases directly at the point of care.

Detectivio

Detectivio

Detectivio has developed technology for contact-free detection and quantification of vital signs by scanning the face from a one-meter distance.

VSA Innovation

VSA Innovation

Meet Marouane and Peidi from VSA Innovation. They develop SmartUrine, an automated solution for urine testing and analysis.

Hear more from the community.

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CO-AX has helped us open several doors, everything from quality assurance of the business to capital raising/financing and exposure to relevant partners and customers. Their support has been fantastic, with a clear tailored focus on what has been important for our particular business.- Peder Remman, CEO Boneprox

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CO-AX has the connections and network to the international healthcare sector, and an experienced and dedicated team of business advisors that can help us accelerate our market access and growth. They quickly understood our business, growth potential, and challenges.- Ole Olesen, CEO, Skillup

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At Mirno we are highly motivated to make rapid progress, and a normal week for us is filled with many questions on how best to move forward with our goals. Our coaches at CO-AX have a wealth of experience in supporting Medtech startups, which has helped us to make moves with confidence. We can recommend CO-AX because even in a few short months, we’re seeing tangible results. – David Gundry, CEO Mirno

Our Team

Emma Hallenberg

Emma Hallenberg

Director CO-AX

Annica Grimberg Lignell

Annica Grimberg Lignell

Director Innovation & Business , CO-AX Growth

Göran Leonardsson

Göran Leonardsson

Business Advisor

Petter Wolff

Petter Wolff

Business Advisor

Jessica Planefeldt

Jessica Planefeldt

Business Advisor

Emma Holm

Emma Holm

Communication and Branding

Siddhartha Khandelwal

Siddhartha Khandelwal

Head of Investor Relations

Emilia Hertzberg

Emilia Hertzberg

Business Advisor

CO-AX Events

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EVENT PAGE - Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon

1/2/2025 - 13/10/2025

EVENT PAGE - Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon

Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon (SGHH) is a year-long, global collaboration (co-action) focused on addressing critical global health challenges.

Nordic Star Pitch Competition open for applications!

12/5/2025 - 17/8/2025

Nordic Star Pitch Competition open for applications!

Engage. Inspire. Win.

Vitalis 2025

19/5/2025 - 22/5/2025

Vitalis 2025

Vitalis 2025 is Scandinavia's premier eHealth event, scheduled for May 19–22, 2025, at the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre in Gothenburg, Sweden

GERMANY - Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon

24/5/2025 - 25/5/2025

GERMANY - Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon

A health innovation hackathon bringing together passionate people to tackle five critical global health challenges.

UK - Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon

24/5/2025 - 25/5/2025

UK - Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon

A health innovation hackathon bringing together passionate people to tackle five critical global health challenges.

Towards AI-driven multiomics, transforming the future of life sciences

2/6/2025

Towards AI-driven multiomics, transforming the future of life sciences

RISE Research Institutes of Sweden are pleased to invite you to our upcoming symposium, where leading voices in research and innovation will explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionising multi-omics and reshaping the future of life sciences.

CO-AX News

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AI-Optimized Scheduling Enhances Healthcare – Konvoj and Tjörns Kommun in a Groundbreaking Collaboration

28 mars 2025

AI-Optimized Scheduling Enhances Healthcare – Konvoj and Tjörns Kommun in a Groundbreaking Collaboration

Tjörns Kommun and Konvoj have successfully implemented AI-driven staff scheduling in the healthcare and social care sector, resulting in a 70% reduction in overtime hours and 30% fewer substitute hours.

Mirno, Virtual Patients. Real Training.

14 mars 2025

Mirno, Virtual Patients. Real Training.

More realistic, more accessible. Mirno creates Virtual Patients to make medical training more immersive and less staff-dependent.

Six months of PRECISEU: progress and achievements 

7 mars 2025

Six months of PRECISEU: progress and achievements 

As we reach the six-month milestone of the PRECISEU project, Sahlgrenska Science Park (SSP) is pleased to highlight key developments that demonstrate our commitment to advancing precision medicine across Europe.

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