Business opportunities

The activities of the biotechnology companies in the region are mainly, but not exclusively, based on marine bioactive compounds from the Arctic. The companies operate within pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements and medical devices, but also fish health and feed, molecular engineering services, analysis and consultancy.

The majority have originated either as spin-offs from the University of Tromsø, Tromsø’s university hospital, or from the traditional fishery and harvesting industry. The close co-operation between industry and research and education nourishes further development of the region’s biotechnology sector.

The biotechnology sector in the Tromsø region has still room for many new biotech product, application, business and industrial development activities. For example for high added value products based on marine rest raw materials from the fishery and harvesting industry. The access to marine biomass is excellent.

BioTech North and the Tromsø region welcomes companies and investors that are interested in cooperation with existing companies or that want to explore (new) businesses or investment possibilities in the region.  There are several organizations in the cluster and region that can inform you on the opportunities and assist you in realizing your ambitions.

And you can always contact the BioTech North secretariat or the companies themselves.