Portabel Health: Crowned Winner of Flemingsberg Science STARTUP Award 2025
Quickly finding the right personnel is one of the healthcare sector’s major challenges, especially in times of staff shortages and increasing demands for efficiency. Portabel Health offers a modern solution to these problems through a digital platform that makes it easy for care providers to access qualified nurses and healthcare professionals.
Unlike traditional staffing agencies, Portabel Health enables flexible and cost-effective staffing, where the right competence can be matched with the right assignment on short notice. The platform manages the entire process—from matching and scheduling to communication, resulting in reduced administrative burden.
“Winning the Flemingsberg Science Award STARTUP 2025 is proof that we’re on the right path and that our work is being recognized. It gives us even more motivation to continue building a solution the healthcare system truly needs.” — Omar Ahmed, COO and Co-Founder
By combining technology with a deep understanding of healthcare needs, Portabel Health helps ensure high quality of care—even during sudden changes in staffing. The result is a more sustainable staffing solution that strengthens both the work environment and patient care.
“This win opens doors for us to grow faster and continue developing in an environment that fosters innovation. It’s a significant step in our journey and in our mission to create societal value.” — Abdullah Hariss Qurashi, CEO and Founder of Portabel Health
Portabel Health’s innovative work has not gone unnoticed. This year, they are the winners of the Flemingsberg Science STARTUP Award. In addition to the prize of 10,000 SEK, they gain access to coworking spaces in Novum Labs—a creative, knowledge-driven hub for the next generation of tech and healthcare companies, located in the heart of Flemingsberg.
Cluster Engine Flemingsberg – ERDF Project for Growth in Life Science
Flemingsberg is taking a significant step towards establishing itself as a central player in Life Science with the launch of the “Cluster Engine Life Science Flemingsberg” project. The project has been granted funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and aims to strengthen the growth and establishment of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the life science sector in the Stockholm region. The total project budget is €10.8 million for the years 2025–2027.
BioLamina Establishes Operations in Flemingsberg – A Key Player in ATMP Development
As the world’s first and only producer of laminins, the biotechnology company BioLamina has expanded its operations and chosen to establish part of its business in Flemingsberg. Using laminins, a protein that creates an optimal environment for cells to expand and/or differentiate, they are a key player in the development of ATMPs (Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products) in Sweden and globally.
Sally Sow and Turn UP: Winners of the Flemingsberg Science Award IDEA 2024
The music world can be a challenging place, both for organizers trying to reach their audience and for music lovers searching for events that suit their taste. Sally Sow, the winner of the Flemingsberg Science Award IDEA 2024, has developed Turn Up, a platform that simplifies organizing, discovering, and participating in local music events. With a focus on inclusion and accessibility, she aims to create a music scene where everyone feels welcome.
KTH’s Technical Preparatory Year Moves to Flemingsberg – Student Numbers Expected to Double in Autumn 2025
In the autumn of 2025, KTH will relocate its Technical Preparatory Year spots from Södertälje to Flemingsberg, resulting in a significant increase in student numbers at Campus Flemingsberg. By nearly doubling available seats and introducing a new learning center model in collaboration with 3 municipalities, KTH aims to meet the growing demand for technical education in the region.
Drivhuset Stockholm – Where Future Entrepreneurs Take Their First Steps
Imagine a place where young ideas are free to grow, where passion meets ambition, and where the entrepreneurs of tomorrow take their first steps toward greatness. That’s exactly what Drivhuset Stockholm offers – a springboard for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Located on Campus Flemingsberg, we support students every day as they bring their ideas to life and build the skills needed to create real change. Our mission? To provide them with a safe, inspiring environment where they can test and develop their business ideas for real.
