1. Can we kick start the Danish health industry – and how? Sigmund Lubanski Head of Division Ministry of Business and Growth

2. Strongholds Strong sciences base Long tradition for public-private cooperation on research and education Easy access to the market for new products and competitive conditions for clinical tests Innovative and collaborative public sector Pipeline of new innovative entrepreneurs and companies Many international companies having the capacity to compete internationally

3. Strong international competition Most developed countries invest heavily in R&D, innovation and education Growing competition from new markets on foreign investments Market size and high costs

4. Which framework conditions are crucial in order to strengthen growth within the Danish health and welfare industry?