Medicon Valley | |
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Life-science research and business cluster | |
 Aerial view of bi-national Medicon Valley, straddling the Öresund strait, between Sweden and Denmark. | |
  Medicon Valley Medicon Valley in Denmark and Sweden | |
| Country | Denmark and Sweden |
| Region | Øresund Region |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3.9 million |
| Website | Medicon Valley and Medicon Valley Alliance |
Medicon Valley is a leading international life-sciences cluster in Europe, spanning the Øresund Region of eastern Denmark and southern Sweden. It is one of Europe's strongest life science clusters, with many life science companies and research institutions located within a relatively small geographical area. The name has officially been in use since 1997.
Major life science sectors of the Medicon Valley cluster includes pharmacology, biotechnology, health tech and medical technology. It is specifically known for its research strengths in the areas of neurological disorders, inflammatory diseases, cancer and diabetes.