Healthtech Matchday 2026

Date: January 16, 2026
 
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
 

Unlock collaboration opportunities in the healthtech sector!

The fifth edition of Healthtech Matchday offers startups and scaleups shaping the future of healthtech the opportunity to explore meaningful collaborations with corporates and public organizations.

Apply for the chance to:

  • Showcase your solution to key players in healthtech.
  • Get matched with organizations actively searching for innovations like yours.
  • Explore real opportunities for commercial collaborations.


The lineup includes AstraZeneca, Cambio, L’Oréal, Mölnlycke Health Care, Umeå Municipality, and IBM, with more to be announced.

This event is organized by Ignite Sweden, in collaboration with Sweden’s leading life science incubators and science parks.

Applications for startups close on December 2


How to Apply for This Matchmaking

  1. Review the list of sought-after solutions and technologies below
  2. If your startup fits any, log in to Ignite Magic
  3. Find the event in the list and click “I want to join”
  4. Specify which listed challenges you address in your application
  5. If there’s a match for your startup, we’ll notify you in the coming weeks.


The participant organizations are looking for innovative solutions within these areas:

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
AI-Driven Solutions for Data-Powered Healthcare
Clinical Decision Support Tools for Optimized Patient Treatment
Patient Monitoring Optimization & Predictive Health Solutions
Triaging Support & Data-Driven Prioritization Tools

BIOTECHNOLOGIES
Bioengineered Active Ingredients for Skin & Hair

CLINICAL TRIALS & DIAGNOSTICS
Clinical Trial Innovation & Synthetic Control Arm Solutions
Early Patient Identification Using EMR Interrogation, AI, Biomarkers & Smart Devices
Multimodal Biomarkers for Decentralized Clinical Trials (Wet & Dry Data Integration)

DIGITAL HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE
IT Security & Privacy Compliance for Sensitive Healthcare Data
Resilient Infrastructure & Hybrid Connectivity Solutions for Healthcare Operations

ELDERLY CARE
Change Support & Workflow Adoption Tools for Frontline Care Teams
Digital Inclusion & Accessible Tech Solutions for Seniors
Human-Centered Solutions for Socially Connected Aging
Inclusive & Supportive Living Models for Independent Aging
Integrated Coordination & Whole-Person Care Platforms
Rehabilitation-at-Home Solutions with Remote Monitoring & Social Engagement
Secure & Inclusive Communication Tools for Collaborative Elderly Care
Solutions for Independent Senior Living & Healthy Aging

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES
Advanced Wound Care Materials & Healing Technologies
Non-Invasive Tissue Assessment & Diagnostic Tools
Smart Dressings & Biosensors for Remote Wound Monitoring

QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES
Quantum Computing for Life Science & Biomedicine Applications

SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS
Environmental Impact Reduction for Single-Use Medical Devices with Embedded Electronics


Important information for startups

Please note that we cannot guarantee that you will get any matches at this event. This event is exclusive for startups established in Sweden.
Your participation is funded by Vinnova (referred to as “Verifieringsmedel” in Swedish) to support the commercialization of your innovation, covering the cost of the matchmaking process (Customer Validation Sprint). The funding allocated is 15,000 SEK per “sprint” (i.e., each facilitated customer meeting). Participants will be required to sign a consent form allowing Ignite Sweden to receive this funding.
Click here to read more about this funding

How to join this event

Don’t forget to navigate to “Events” and apply to join this event once you have completed your company’s profile, otherwise we won’t get your application.

Please note that our matchmaking meetings are carefully curated based on a potential business opportunity. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that there will be any matches for your startup or how many meetings each startup will get.

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