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Life Science NEXTGEN
Connecting the future of life science.
A collaborative initiative uniting stakeholders across industry, academia and research to connect talent, emerging leaders and experienced professionals.
What is Life Science NEXTGEN?
A new network for the next generation of life science talent.
Life Science NEXTGEN connects students, early-career professionals, leaders and professional communities across the Danish life science ecosystem, making it easier for new talent to find guidance, relationships and opportunities.
Why it matters
Connections that make career paths easier to see.
Explore
Gain visibility into career pathways, communities and opportunities.
Grow
Access inspiration, leadership insight and professional networks.
Who is it for?
Built for people moving into Danish life science.
- Students in late Bachelor or Master programs
- PhD students and researchers
- Early-career professionals
- Mid-stage professionals entering leadership or specialisation
Annual Flagship Event
Connecting the Future of Life Science.
The annual flagship event is designed to inspire, connect and support the next generation of life science professionals, while giving today's leaders direct access to a diverse pool of emerging talent.
- Inspirational keynote speakers and industry perspectives
- Interactive workshops and active panel discussions
- Networking opportunities and relationship building
- Career and leadership insights from across the ecosystem
Date: 29 September or 1 October 2026
Location: LIF, Lersø Parkallé 101
Program: Full program coming soon
Our Partners
Driven by a growing coalition across Danish life science.
Synapse
Synapse - Life Science Connect
A student-driven non-profit organisation connecting life science students across the Nordics and Spain through events, mentoring, career fairs and digital platforms.
Website link pendingUCPH
University of Copenhagen
Denmark's largest and oldest university, known for research and education across health sciences, life sciences and other academic fields.
Website link pendingDanish Bio
Danish Bio
An industry organisation for the biotech sector, working to promote innovation, collaboration and growth across the life science industry.
Website link pendingWiLD
Women in Life Science Denmark
A professional network for women in leadership across Danish life science, promoting diversity, visibility and role models at senior levels.
Website link pendingBII
BioInnovation Institute
A Danish non-profit foundation supporting life science startups and research projects with funding, lab facilities and entrepreneurial expertise.
Website link pendingLU35
Life Under 35
An informal network for young professionals under 35 in life science, focused on leadership, policy and cross-industry relationships.
Website link pendingBMD
BioMedical Design
A Danish fellowship programme training interdisciplinary professionals in medical technology innovation, clinical immersion and commercialization.
Website link pendingDLSC
Danish Life Science Cluster
Denmark's national cluster for life science and welfare technology, connecting companies, research institutions, regions and municipalities.
Website link pendingPharma
Pharmadanmark
A trade union for life science professionals in Denmark, supporting members across research, production, quality, advisory roles and leadership.
Website link pendingLIF
Lægemiddelindustriforeningen
The industry association for Denmark's research-based pharmaceutical sector, working with policy, access to innovative medicines and sector conditions.
Website link pendingJoin the network
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