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.

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

Amplify the efficacy of pharmaceutical treatments

Medicines for acute systemic inflammatory diseases

Cancer immunotherapies based in cell reprogramming

A "check-in buddy" for the elderly

Cell factories for dairy processing

Implants of magnesium alloys

Digital service for patients

Digital communication tool for titrating medicine

Medical device that reduces pain during vein operation

Cloud-based solutions for genomics data

A reusable, user-friendly, and sustainable pregnancy test

Digital assistive device for post-surgical rehabilitation

Develops the first effective treatment for hypothyroidism

Builds gene therapy viral vectors

Bio-based vegan coating for fruits and vegetables

Equipment that improves the function of cultivated cells

Medtech solution for preventing pressure ulcers

A new suturing choice for abdominal wall closure

Converting waste flows into valuable raw materials

Gene editing analysis solution

Safer medical needles for prostate biopsy

eHealth clinic for obesity treatment

Alumni community members

Non-invasive cardiac pressure monitoring device

Accelerated drug development in oncology

Unique stem cell therapeutics

3D cell culture systems

Rapid Diagnostics for Multi-pathogen detection

Individualised information of the intestinal flora

Imaging solutions for life sciences

Novel probiotics for therapeutic effect

Treatments based on nature’s own defenses

Analysis services for drug development

Pest control solutions for bed bugs

Neonatal Lung Analyzer

Prebiotics for irritable bowel syndrome

Nanotechnology based infection control

Excellence in designing & executing drug discovery

Models for autoimmune & inflammatory conditions

Ultrasensitive cancer diagnostics & monitoring

Structural biology & drug discovery services

Male-Factor Infertility Diagnostics

Customized in vitro and in vivo services

Stroke detection device

Wound treatment gel

Regenerative medicine & cancer

Alumni

Excellence in solid material analysis

Simplify medicine information through digital services

Excellence in inhaler performance

Behavioral coaching app

Antibiotic-free treatment for vaginal bacterial infections

Digital tool for meeting an allergy doctor

Mobile systems for movement analysis

Innovative solutions for better health care

GPS tracker system for elderly

Drug delivery platform

Healthtech for children with eating challenges

Digital health management tool

Short chain fatty acids can be delivered to the colon

Therapeutics after stroke

Starch pickering emulsion technology

Measuring thyroid hormone levels

Cost-effective & rapid COVID-19 diagnostic test

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.

Industry network

Lina Olsen Boreson
COO

CONTACT LINA

Partner network

SmiLe helps Life Science startups in every aspect of development, including financing, helping you achieve growth and success through strong investors and valuable partnerships.

Securing your financial future

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

Join our network of investors

If you are looking to invest in dynamic companies at the forefront of life science, then join our network of investors.
Companies at SmiLe are at different levels of maturity, attracting both early stage investors and large Venture Capital funds. Each company at SmiLe has been thoroughly screened and undergone a rigorous evaluation process before they are accepted. They work together with our experts to devise a complete business strategy and business plan. They constantly get help and advice to ensure their market entry strategy is sound, and work to plug any gaps along the way. This enables you to invest in companies that present a lower risk and high return on investment.

Thomas Unt
Business Coach & Investor Relations

CONTACT THOMAS

SmiLe sponsors support our companies with services, mentorship, expertise, guidance, network and knowledge. They are our community’s partners in innovation – supporting entrepreneurs in building successful companies.

Become a sponsor

The minute you become a sponsor, you join a two-way process where our innovative member companies benefit from your services, while you not only get introduced to tomorrow’s leaders in the fields of health & care, and related sciences.

Choose the sponsorship package of your preference and we’ll make sure to maximize your exposure throughout our network.