Every new quarter we update with the highlights from Vectura and our destinations.
The past few months have been exciting for Vectura as we continue to deliver on our mission of Reimagining Real Estate – Spaces for Innovation. Through the acquisition of GoCo Health Innovation City in Gothenburg we have further strengthened our position in the market and are continuing to develop our national ecosystem across our destinations.
During the spring, Joe & the Juice and the global biopharmaceutical company Ipsen signed lease agreements to Pavia, becoming the first tenants to move into our new project in Hagastaden, Stockholm. Joe & the Juice will establish a presence on the ground floor, helping to create a vibrant and welcoming meeting place for both tenants and visitors. Ipsen has signed a lease for approximately 540 sqm of office space and will become part of the area's growing life science cluster. Together, these new commitments mark an important milestone in the development of Pavia as a destination where research, innovation, and business come together.
During the spring, Joe & the Juice and the global biopharmaceutical company Ipsen signed lease agreements to Pavia, becoming the first tenants to move into our new project in Hagastaden, Stockholm. Joe & the Juice will establish a presence on the ground floor, helping to create a vibrant and welcoming meeting place for both tenants and visitors. Ipsen has signed a lease for approximately 540 sqm of office space and will become part of the area's growing life science cluster. Together, these new commitments mark an important milestone in the development of Pavia as a destination where research, innovation, and business come together.
During the spring, Joe & the Juice and the global biopharmaceutical company Ipsen signed lease agreements to Pavia, becoming the first tenants to move into our new project in Hagastaden, Stockholm. Joe & the Juice will establish a presence on the ground floor, helping to create a vibrant and welcoming meeting place for both tenants and visitors. Ipsen has signed a lease for approximately 540 sqm of office space and will become part of the area's growing life science cluster. Together, these new commitments mark an important milestone in the development of Pavia as a destination where research, innovation, and business come together.
A few months ago GoCo Clinic in Gothenburg became fully leased. With GoCo Clinic the overall GoCo area has reached 93% occupancy, demonstrating its strong appeal to healthcare, research and Life Science organizations. The growing mix of diagnostics, specialist care and preventive health services reinforces GoCo’s role as a leading destination for shaping the future of healthcare and wellbeing.
GoCo Health Innovation City in Gothenburg continues to grow and attract leading international players in Life Science and healthcare. This year, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Air Liquide have joined the community, further strengthening GoCo’s position as a hub for innovation, research and the future of healthcare.
Nāst innovation destination is owned through a joint venture, with Next Step Group holding a 50% ownership interest.
During the year, the new Volvo Cars office at nāst in Torslanda was completed. The 26,000 m² building, designed by Henning Larsen Architects, welcomed its first occupants and represents an important addition to the area.
The building, nāst Tree House, is becoming a central part of nāst and has been designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development. The project marks an important milestone for the area and strengthens nāst's position as a leading destination for the future of mobility and work.
From Parking to Power was the first flagship project within nāst Energy Lab in Torslanda, Sweden. The initiative demonstrated how parking infrastructure can be transformed into an active energy asset by connecting buildings, battery storage, EV charging infrastructure and electric vehicles into a coordinated local energy system. Vectura was there as an hosting partner.
Political breakfast discussions together with AstraZeneca, Moderaterna and Socialdemokraterna brought together researchers, business leaders and policymakers to explore topics related to Sweden's future competitiveness, innovation, energy transition and industrial development. The conversations focused on how Sweden can strengthen its position in electrification, sustainable growth and technological advancement, while addressing key issues such as talent supply and the conditions needed for businesses to thrive. The aim was to foster constructive dialogue between academia, industry and decision-makers around the opportunities and challenges of the ongoing societal and industrial transformation.
In February we launched our new Office Hub in Forskaren and our expectations were exceeded. As we stepped in to a new quarter we could announce that all of our offices were leased. With 280 members and 46 companies in our hub we continue to build a vibrant and diverse innovation community where startups, scaleups, researchers and established industry players can connect, collaborate and grow.
The Loop hosted the official launch of the Science Village Community, bringing together stakeholders from academia, industry and the public sector to take the next step in building a thriving innovation district. The event reinforced The Loop’s role as a meeting place where collaboration, ideas, and new opportunities can emerge. The day concluded with a summer BBQ, creating space for networking and continued conversations across the growing ecosystem.
Vectura, together with Science Village arranged a dinner in The Loop for Lundakarnevalen 2026! Organizing a carnival for students of this scale takes vision, dedication and an enormous amount of hard work, and this year's team delivered something truly special for the city of Lund. So we hosted a thank-you dinner as a small token of appreciation for everything they poured into making it happen.
Launch of a new building at GoCo Health Innovation City. On the 24th of August we celebrate the opening of the Active part of GoCo Active Lab — a pioneering space for sports medicine, mental health, nutrition and training for both elite athletes and the general public.
In October, we will launch a brand-new innovation arena at nāst innovation destination. Together with a new restaurant, the area is evolving into an even stronger hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration
On October 7, Vectura will host its first National Ecosystem Dinner at Forskaren in Stockholm, bringing together selected leaders from across Sweden's Life Science and Tech ecosystem for an evening of networking, dialogue and collaboration.
Sweden is a unicorn factory – but no one talks about how. This autumn, Vectura is bringing together some of the tech industry's most experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders to share what it really takes to build companies that reshape markets and achieve global success. Through personal stories, practical lessons, and honest insights, we’ll explore the factors behind Sweden’s remarkable ability to create world-leading technology companies.
