The structure of the business sector in the Life Science area is an important part of the ecosystem.

In Östergötland there are many companies and organizations which together form an industrial infrastructure that creates innovations ranging from research tools and pharmaceuticals to diagnostics and medical technology.

In the region currently (2024) there are about 40 companies that together generate a turnover more than 5 billion SEK and employ a significant number of people in the region.

Some examples of Life Science companies in Östergötland include larger firms such as Sectra AB and Amra AB as well as several smaller companies: Context Vision, Cambio, SyntheticMR, Worldish, Nordic Biomarker (Medirox), Dynamic Code, Clinical Trial Consultants, among others.

The global company Neo4j (headquarters Silicon Valley) was developed by university students and developed in the regional innovation system