Business services for life science companies

Access a knowledge-dense region, bridging academia and business at the leading research hub in the Nordics. We'll be your local strategic partner.

This is where research meets results

Explore Medicon Valley - Europe's strongest life science cluster

Medicon Valley is home to globally acknowledged universities, innovative companies, and seamless infrastructure. The cluster spans Copenhagen, Eastern Denmark, and Southern Sweden, bringing together the concentrated knowledge and expertise of research environments in Copenhagen, Lund, and Malmö into a thriving cross-border ecosystem.

More than 520 Life Science companies, 9 research universities, and 32 hospitals, the region offers a high density of talent, open knowledge exchange between private and public partners and continuous innovation. 

The region’s universities offer a broad range of globally recognised Life Science research programmes, producing a constant stream of highly specialised graduates. This, coupled with one of Europe’s highest levels of public investment in education, fuels an ever-growing, internationally competitive talent pool.  

Is this a life science cluster your company should be a part of?

At Copenhagen Capacity, we’re ready to be your local strategic partner, helping you realise your opportunities in Medicon Valley, free of charge.

DTU Biosustain lab

 

Strong density and collaborations

520+ Companies
9 Universities
32 Hospitals
#1 in clinical trials per capita in EEA
Let us introduce you to a ecosystem of opportunities

This is why companies and talents choose Medicon Valley

Robust Manufactoring

Medicon Valley is home to numerous pharma companies, fabricating their products locally. In Europe, Medicon Valley rank second in density of research facilities and score the highest number of Contact Development Manufacturing Organisations (CDMO) sites.

 

European Spallation Source

The European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund is set to become the world’s most powerful neutron source, enabling transformative research in Life Sciences, materials and energy. Its associated Data Management & Software Centre (DMSC) in Copenhagen provides critical digital infrastructure to support international research collaborations.

MAX IV

The MAX IV Laboratory, located in Lund in Southern Sweden, is the world’s first fourth-generation synchrotron light source. It delivers ultra-high-resolution imaging capabilities that support scientific exploration reliant on state-of-the-art X-ray spectroscopy or scattering/diffraction. 

Clinical Trials & Health Data

Medicon Valley offers an advanced healthcare system with access to unbiased health data, diverse biobanks, a transparent regulatory landscape, and swift patient recruitment to ensure efficient trial set-up and faster time to results. The cluster ranks 1 in clinical trials per capita in the European Economic Area (EEA).

Quantum & AI Innovation

The Gefion Supercomputer at the Danish Centre of AI Innovation, launched in Denmark in 2024, ranks among the most powerful AI supercomputers globally. It's designed to support breakthroughs in drug-discovery, genomics, quantum technology and other AI-driven solutions. 

Triple Helix Collaboration

Life Science companies in Medicon Valley benefit from the region’s and cluster’s deeply rooted culture of openness and collaboration. Close partnerships between private companies, universities and the public sector are very common.

Start exploring companies in Medicon Valley

With our Medicon Valley Company Database you can search and find companies by sector, therapeutic area or ownership and connect directly with the right partners in one of Europe’s most dynamic Life Science ecosystems.

 

 

Our business advisors are ready to help you

Contact our Life Science Team

Our team members are well-connected experts in the life science ecosystem of Medicon Valley and Greater Copenhagen. They'll be happy to assist you in your Nordic business journey.

 

Niels Thun Andersen
+45 30 62 74 27
Niels Christian Ganderup
+45 60 70 86 46
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Recent investments we've assisted

At Copenhagen Capacity, we assist startups and established companies expanding to and in Greater Copenhagen.  Whether it's setting up a Sales Office, R&D centre, or Regional headquarters - we provide guidance throughout the entire process.
US biotech Anthology Biotechnologies establishes European headquarters in Copenhagen Anthology Biotechnologies (Anthology), a US biotechnology company applying artificial intelligence and genome engineering to revolutionize biomanufacturing, has selected Copenhagen as the base for its European headquarters. The establishment was supported by Copenhagen Capacity.
South Korean biotech firm establishes its first European entity in Copenhagen South Korean biotech ORGANOPlus embeds its platform, which reduces animal testing, within Medicon Valley’s strong ecosystem. The company is opening its first European entity in Copenhagen with assistance from Copenhagen Capacity.
Biopharma consultancy firm LatticePoint expands with office in Copenhagen LatticePoint, a leading Biopharma consulting firm specialising in pricing, reimbursement, and asset valuation, has announced the opening of its new office in Copenhagen, Denmark. The new office has been established with the assistance of Copenhagen Capacity.
INIA Biosciences establishes a presence Copenhagen Innovative bioelectronic medicine company using sound to treat chronic diseases sets up in Copenhagen.
Copenhagen welcomes OvartiX: Genetic Research to Transform Women's Health The partnership aims to predict menopause onset and develop innovative therapies for female reproductive health, cementing Copenhagen’s role as a global leader in life sciences and healthcare innovation.
ArcanaBio establishes itself in Copenhagen The Icelandic biotechnology company, ArcanaBio, has selected Copenhagen as its new strategic hub for expansion in the Nordics and the rest of Europe. With support from Copenhagen Capacity, ArcanaBio will establish an office and research facilities in the city — a significant step in the company’s international expansion and growth strategy.
The Islandic company Controlant, a global leader in the digital transformation of pharma supply chains, is establishing in Denmark Many of the world’s leading pharmaceutical and logistics companies already trust Controlant to make their operations significantly more reliable and cost-effective. With the new office in Denmark, Controlant is fully prepared for the growth journey ahead.
A Finnish Ice Cream Brand With Local Vegan Flavours Opens Its First Store In Copenhagen Nordic Gelato Factory produces handmade, vegan ice cream based on local ingredients. The company has just established itself in Denmark with its factory in Charlottenlund and opened its first store in Tivoli.
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Creates 120 New Jobs The international pharmaceutical company Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S creates 120 new jobs in its new Danish headquarters. The company already employs 600 people and moves parts of its activities within global marketing, business development, and logistics from Switzerland to Denmark.
The UK-based microbiome company establishes regional headquarter in Copenhagen The UK-based company, Enbiosis Biotechnology, has with help from Copenhagen Capacity chosen to establish its regional headquarters in Copenhagen and expects to have approx. 20 employees onboard within 3 years.
UK-based life science company moves global headquarters to Copenhagen Copenhagen Capacity has assisted the life science company, Curaizon, in the process of finding the ideal location for its headquarters which has successfully resulted in a relocation to Copenhagen.
Scott Logic opens Nordic headquarters in Copenhagen The UK-based software consultancy, Scott Logic, has chosen Copenhagen for its North European headquarters, which will serve both as a hub for closer local business relations and as a springboard for expansion into the wider European markets. The reasons why? Long-standing business and the fact that Copenhagen is growing into a vibrant fintech and financial hub.
Unibio places R&D in Greater Copenhagen Bio-manufacturing company, Unibio, has its R&D, pilot facility and semi-industrial production plant in Greater Copenhagen. Owing to an eco-system enabling sustainable circular production, Unibio is reaping environmental benefits and financial savings.
Japanese pharma giant opens Nordic headquarter in Greater Copenhagen With more than 15.000 employees in over 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo is the largest pharmaceutical company in Japan. The Nordics is now the next stop for the global company that has chosen to open its Nordic headquarter in Greater Copenhagen.
FMC chooses Copenhagen for new European research centre FMC Corporation has chosen Copenhagen for its new European innovation centre and headquarters. A strong research environment for food and biologicals and easy access to international talent were decisive factors.
Astellas: Copenhagen is the perfect location for our Nordic headquarters The global pharmaceutical company Astellas has gathered all corporate support functions to its Nordic and Baltic sales units in Copenhagen. This is owing to Copenhagen’s unique geography, allowing for a multicultural corporate environment with strong local understanding of all markets in the Nordic region.
Roche Innovation Center Copenhagen The Swiss pharma giant Roche has chosen Copenhagen for its innovation centre specialising in RNA therapeutics research, owing to the Danish life science industry and its talent.
Global fintech company opens Nordic office in Copenhagen Funderbeam, who offers a crowdfunding platform for investors to become share owners in exciting growth companies has the hots for Copenhagen’s highly skilled talents and business-friendly environment – and the answer was obvious when Funderbeam had to launch its Scandinavian business.
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