Accelerated drug development in oncology
Collaborating for better healthcare
At SmiLe you build a successful business in a community of professionals committed to innovation. Exchange ideas and get inspiration from professional on-site sponsors ready to help solve your challenges.
Members of the SmiLe community share their expertise, services and knowledge with each other. All supported by SmiLe’s sponsors and partners.
We are growing a valuable portfolio of companies in various life science sectors and development stages to stimulate a rewarding exchange of experiences and knowledge between companies.
SmiLe´s networks for members
As a member you get so much more than coaching. You’re part of a community of coaches, peers, venture capitalists – quite simply a wider world of opportunities.
Portfolio Startups
Simplify medicine information through digital services
Behavioral coaching app
Antibiotic-free treatment for vaginal bacterial infections
Continuous monitoring of lung function
Individualised information of the intestinal flora
Digital service for patients
Digital tool for meeting an allergy doctor
Mobile systems for movement analysis
Innovative solutions for better health care
Medical device that reduces pain during vein operation
Prebiotics for irritable bowel syndrome
Healthtech for children with eating challenges
Digital health management tool
Nanotechnology based infection control
Therapeutics after stroke
Measuring thyroid hormone levels
Gene editing analysis solution
Stroke detection device
Cost-effective & rapid COVID-19 diagnostic test
Wound treatment gel
Alumni community members
3D cell culture systems
Excellence in inhaler performance
Imaging solutions for life sciences
Novel probiotics for therapeutic effect
Treatments based on nature’s own defenses
Unique stem cell therapeutics
Analysis services for drug development
Pest control solutions for bed bugs
GPS tracker system for elderly
Drug delivery platform
Excellence in designing & executing drug discovery
Models for autoimmune & inflammatory conditions
Ultrasensitive cancer diagnostics & monitoring
Structural biology & drug discovery services
Starch pickering emulsion technology
Customized in vitro and in vivo services
Regenerative medicine & cancer
Building innovation together
We facilitate matchmaking between industry and startups, and welcome industry players to join our broad network. Meet us at SmiLe or at one of the international partnering conferences we attend.
SmiLe is a hub for innovative companies that benefit from our processes designed to turn them into successful businesses. The magic ingredient is often an industrial partner who can add the skills and sales channels while benefiting from the leading-edge products and services created by our member companies.
Time you were a partner? Contact lina@smileincubator.life
Securing your financial future
SmiLe helps Life Science startups in every aspect of development, including financing, helping you achieve growth and success through strong investors and valuable partnerships.
We give you access to financial, licensing and transactional opportunities including:
- Access to our network of life science investors, angel investors, and national & international VC funds
- Regular matchmaking events between start-ups & investors
- Guidance in building your company & investment case/preparing for receipt of investment funds
- Helping entrepreneurs build a long-term investment/funding plan
- Help in getting listed on the stock market
- Regularly participating in national & international investment events
- Access to our network of specialized life science investors from the region
If you are looking to invest in dynamic companies at the forefront of life science, then join our network of investors.
SmiLe partners and innovation network
SmiLe networks of partners support our companies and community with services, mentorship, expertise, guidance, network and knowledge. They are your partners in innovation – supporting entrepreneurs in building successful companies.
Our networks includes:
- Sponsors
- Mentors
- Partner network:
Innovation Skåne, Medicon Village, Medicon Valley Alliance,
Business Sweden, Invest in Skåne, Almi,
Connect Syd, LU Innovation, LU Holding - Industry partners:
Astra Zeneca
Sponsors
Sparbanken Skåne
Platinum Sponsor
AWA
Gold Sponsor
Hoiberg
Gold Sponsor
Prevas
Gold Sponsor
Setterwalls
Gold Sponsor
Zacco
Gold Sponsor
Aqilion
Silver Sponsor
Do you have any questions about investor network or grants? Don’t hesitate to contact me.
Thomas Unt
Business Coach & Investor Relations
Do you want to become a partner? Contact me for more information.
Ebba Fåhraeus
CEO
Founding partners
We build sustainable companies that become a cornerstone of business in our region on behalf of our founding partners. This makes SmiLe an important part of the business community and contributes both locally and globally.
SmiLe Incubator is financed by Lund University, Lund Municipality, Region Skåne and Medicon Village – our founding partners.
