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MVA Update is an electronic newsletter providing you with news about MVA and an overview of our events and other relevant events in Medicon Valley. You can also check out our calendar for more information about life science events in the region.
If you have any questions regarding our news section or media inquiries then please contact David Munis Zepernick, Head of Press on +45 2498 1668.
Nordic Compass to Take the Stage at MVA Annual Summit 2026
Join us at the MVA Annual Summit 2026 for a day focused on exploring the exciting trends shaping Medicon Valley, the Nordics and Europe. This year, we are also pleased to present the new Nordic Compass and explore what this initiative could mean for the life science sector: Turning Nordic Strengths into European Competitiveness The Nordic countries have strong foundations in innovation, industry and societal collaboration. But how can we make better use of these strengths across borders to…
Register for LSX Investival Showcase London with your 15 % MVA member discount
LSX Investival Showcase London is your gateway to biopharma and medtech investment and partnering! Taking place on the first day of London Life Science Week, it’s the first and biggest public event of the week, open to the wider life science community. Join the life science industry in London this November to: 🎤 Hear from those helping shape the industry on our Headliner Stage, including Tim Haines, Paolo Di Giorgio, Anja König, Zina Affas Besse, alongside other big names in the…
The 2026/2027 INSIDE Medicon Valley Magazine has just been published!
Medicon Valley Alliance, Invest in Skåne, Medeon Science Park and Copenhagen Capacity in collaboration with JS Sverige are happy to announce that this year´s interactive INSIDE Medicon Valley Magazine has just been published online. We strongly encourage you to browse through the magazine and read articles such as “Strengthening Medicon Valley through cross-border collaboration” (page 6), “Helping Medtech Innovations reach the market” (page 14), “Innovation…
The Novo Nordisk Foundation and NordForsk sign framework agreement
During the first part of the agreement period, NNF will contribute up to 50 million Danish kroner to NordForsk’s calls, with the possibility of additional contributions later in the period. “This is a historic agreement. It is the first time that a private research foundation has entered into a binding collaboration of this kind with an institution under the Nordic Council of Ministers. The agreement will contribute to a significant strengthening of Nordic research co-operation and enable us…
BioFIT and MedFIT in December – Call for applications/Pitch Sessions in Marseille, France
A promising innovation within your network? A start-up looking for investors? A technology seeking an industry partner? Now is the time to encourage them to take to the stage! The BioFIT and MedFIT Pitch Sessions offer selected projects valuable exposure to European investors, industry players and strategic partners, through two formats: Start-up Slams → For start-ups and young companies looking to raise funds, meet investors and accelerate their development. Research & Licensing…
Register for Bio Europe 2026 in Cologne with your MVA member discount – preferably before 18th of September
Early bird gets the worm…or at least the opportunity to register with a combination of the reduced price before 18th of September AND the 12 % MVA member discount for this year´s Bio Europe in Cologne, Germany. Dates: November 9–11, 2026 Location: Koelnmesse (Messeplatz 1, 50679 Cologne, Germany) Scale: Expected 5,800+ attendees, 3,200+ companies from over 60 countries Focus: Europe’s flagship life science and biotechnology partnering conference for dealmaking, biopharma C-suite…
Sponsor and exhibit at MVA Annual Summit 2nd of November
The 2026 MVA Annual Summit “Global challenges – European solutions – Medicon Valley contributions”, which takes place at Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport on the 2nd November 2026, 10:00 – 18:00, is expected to gather 250 – 300 participants, including prominent Danish, Swedish, and international life science stakeholders, and key opinion leaders. The detailed programme is still “work in progress”. See link above The MVA Annual Summit traditionally analyses, discusses, and celebrates…
MVA chairman Niels Abel Bonde is leaving Novo Nordisk after 15 personally and professionally formative years
”I am leaving Novo Nordisk with gratitude, pride and a full heart” Niels Abel Bonde in an article published by Danish Medwatch earlier today referring to a brand new LinkedIn post. Niels Abel Bonde explicitly highlights his positive experience from working in the Medicon Valley region, including more than 6 years as General Manager for Novo Nordisk Sweden with office in Malmö. “Some experiences stand out deeply. Leading Novo Nordisk Sweden and seeing the affiliate grow from a…
“Building Bridges for the Next Generation of Life Sciences”, interview with MVA CEO Anette Steenberg in relation to the upcoming Denmark-Japan Life Sciences Report
Medicon Valley Alliance has historically been very involved in facilitating Medicon Valley – Japan relations, and we have even had our own “MVA ambassador” to Japan stationed in Tokyo. Geopolitics are bringing EU and Japan closer together. Within life science specifically, we are awaiting The Japan Times Denmark–Japan Life Sciences Report to be published shortly. “As Japan approaches the EU, we will also know more of each other’s strongholds, The opportunity, ultimately, is…
You can still register for Nordic Life Science Days in Stockholm with your 20 % MVA member discount
Where Nordic life science meets the world Nordic Life Science Days is the largest life science partnering event in the Nordics. NLSDays gathers big pharma executives, investors and CEOs of biotech, pharma and medtech companies and discusses the road ahead for the life science industry. Reasons to attend We are the fastest growing life science event in the Nordic region, attracting a highly relevant audience. Startups and early-phase clinical projects can find new investors. Established…