HELIX
A knowledge ecosystem between Sweden and Brazil in life science and health
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Photo: VinnovaHELIX connecting research, education, mobility and innovation
Discover how HELIX is building a long-term platform for Sweden–Brazil collaboration in life science and health, connecting research, education, mobility and innovation.
HELIX Pillars -Three areas of collaboration
Data-driven health and AI
Pillar 1 aims to advance data-driven health and AI by harnessing health data, real-world evidence and digital technologies to improve diagnostics, research and healthcare, supported by responsible and effective data governance.
Translational and clinical integration
Pillar 2 aims to strengthen translational medicine and clinical trial ecosystems by fostering closer integration between universities, hospitals and industry, accelerating the translation of research into clinical practice and innovation.
Health resilience and demographic transformation
Pillar 3 aims to strengthen health resilience and address demographic transformation by advancing research and collaboration in ageing and neuroscience, chronic disease and infectious disease preparedness, contributing to more resilient and sustainable health systems.
Events and news
Sweden Brazil Innovation Week
Join Sweden–Brazil Innovation Week 2026 and connect with stakeholders from Sweden and Brazil to exchange ideas, build partnerships and explore new opportunities for collaboration. The week will also provide an important setting for continued discussions and next steps within HELIX.
Partners
Partners
Helix is led by Karolinska Institutet together with Lund University and Halmstad University. In Brazil, universities, research institutes, hospitals and industry take part from Florianopolis to Bahia.