Working Together to Shape Innovation – Science & Funding Behind the Scenes

Welcome to KI Science Park Business Breakfast – Panel Discussion

Working Together to Shape Innovation – Science & Funding Behind the Scenes

How does cutting-edge science become a successful company – and how do investors, including public funds, generate returns along the way? This session brings together leaders from across the life science ecosystem to explore how universities, incubators, venture capital, and government-backed investors work together behind the scenes to turn research into real-world impact, delivering both financial returns and long-term value for society.

Members receive early access through a personal invitation. One week before the event, registration will open here on the website for non-members.

Speakers

• Fredrik Eliasson, CIO Fund Investments, SamInvest
• Patric Stenberg, CEO, Gesynta
• Patrik Blomquist, Business Coach, KI Innovations
• Roger Franklin, Partner, Hadean Ventures

Moderator

• Teodora Andonova, Business Advisor, Capital Acquisitions, KI Innovations

Topics

1. How does life science innovation actually get funded?
   Tracing the journey from academic discovery to investable opportunity.
2. How do incubators and venture capital (VC) turn ideas into high-growth companies – and returns?
   Exploring how early support and risk capital build companies that deliver outcomes for patients and investors.
3. Why does public capital matter for life science innovation?
   Understanding how government funds seek both financial performance and long-term societal impact.
4. What does it take to build a successful life science innovation ecosystem?
   A discussion on how university incubators, investors, and companies work together to create value for society.

Agenda

07:50-08:00 Networking, beakfast is served
08:00-08:50 Panel discussion
08:50-09:10 Q&A
09:10-09:30 Networking

Warm Welcome!