The biomedical industry is one of the fastest growing and most important sectors in the Göteborg region. Within biomedicine the Göteborg region is world leader in two areas: - Biomaterial/Cell Therapy and
- Cardiovascular/Metabolic science
The region is at the forefront of current research and the related industries have demonstrated an ability to develop world-class products, as proven by blockbuster drugs Losec/Prilosec and Seloken.
The region has well-established collaboration between industry, academia and the health care sector, as well as good access to a highly educated workforce. Further, Göteborg has the largest hospital in northern Europe, Sahlgrenska University Hospital.