Elekta Foundation

What Elekta Foundation does

Elekta Foundation is a Swedish philanthropic foundation, registered in Sweden (No. 802482-0196) and operated under the Swedish Foundations Act, headquartered in Stockholm. Inaugurated on January 25, 2022 as an extension of Elekta AB's sustainability agenda, the foundation's stated mission is to improve cancer care access in underserved countries, with two operational pillars: expanding training and education for healthcare providers, and increasing awareness and prevention of cancer. It is governed by a board that includes Elekta's Chairman (Larry Leksell), former CEO (Tomas Puusepp), and board member (Cecilia Wikström, Chair), and is led by President and CEO Lacy Hubbard, who brings 23 years of radiotherapy industry experience.

The foundation's core program is Mission 2027, launched in Kigali in February 2025, which aims to eliminate cervical cancer in Rwanda three years ahead of WHO's 2030 target through dual cervical and breast cancer screening, capacity building, and digital health solutions. Its technical approach centers on the FAST Model (Foundation-Assisted Screening and Treatment), a co-designed low-resource cervical cancer screening architecture that combines PCR-based HPV molecular diagnostics with self-sampling kits, point-of-care and high-throughput options, portable colposcopes, and a digital tracking platform for program coordination and outcomes monitoring. A Vinnova-approved AI-based diagnostic tool for cervical cancer screening was added in 2024. Healthcare provider training is delivered through partnerships with Rayos Contra Cancer (60+ countries, 7,500+ professionals trained) and the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD). Secondary programs include a Bangladesh dual-screening initiative delivered through Grameen Kalyan, Oncology Club Bangladesh, and Global Health Catalyst.

The foundation operates as a non-revenue philanthropic organization. Services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries; funding comes from individual donations, corporate partnerships, and fundraising events such as Ride for Rwanda and Pink Ribbon Challenge. Its go-to-market is partnership-driven, leveraging Elekta's commercial network, WHO endorsement (strategic agreement signed November 2025), academic and NGO partnerships, and alignment with the Rwanda Ministry of Health and Rwanda Biomedical Center for direct program delivery. It is not a commercial entity and does not sell products or services.

Name

Elekta Foundation

Legal name

Elekta Foundation

Website

https://elektafoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Elekta Foundation is a Swedish non-profit philanthropic foundation that delivers free cervical and breast cancer screening, HPV diagnostics, and healthcare provider training programs in underserved countries, primarily Rwanda and Bangladesh, funded by donations and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Cancer Screening & Prevention Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Educational Support Services (611710), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Disease-Specific Research & Support (e.g., Cancer, Diabetes, ALS) (BPAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL), International & Global Public Health Aid Administration (Government Donors) (HLAJALAO)

Keywords

• Cervical cancer screening
• Cancer prevention programs
• Healthcare provider training
• HPV molecular diagnostics
• Philanthropic healthcare foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The foundation relies on donations from individuals, corporate partners, and fundraising events. All money raised is fully used for the purpose of the Elekta Foundation, directly supporting women in Rwanda and other program countries.
2. Corporate Engagement: Partnerships with corporations for funding and support of cancer screening programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Elekta Foundation is a Swedish philanthropic foundation that delivers free cervical and breast cancer screening programs to women in underserved countries, primarily Rwanda (Mission 2027) and Bangladesh (Dual Screening). Its core service model combines the proprietary FAST (Foundation-Assisted Screening and Treatment) Model for HPV screening in low-resource settings with a digital tracking platform, complemented by training and education programs for healthcare providers and awareness campaigns.

Product overview

Elekta Foundation operates as a philanthropy organization focused on improving cancer care access in underserved countries. The organization offers a portfolio of programs including the FAST Model (Screen-And-Treat) for HPV screening in low-resource settings, digital tracking software for screening program management, and Training & Education Programs for healthcare providers. Awareness & Prevention Initiatives complement these offerings. The core focus is on cervical and breast cancer screening, with emphasis on sustainable capacity building through digital health solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FAST Model (Screen-And-Treat) A co-designed HPV screening and treatment model for low-resource settings, integrating PCR-based HPV tests with point-of-care and high-throughput screening capabilities, disposable collection tubes, and portable colposcope devices. Built-in quality control and automated liquid handling support consistent screening in resource-constrained environments.
• Digital Tracking Software A digital platform used to coordinate cancer screening programs, collect patient and program data, monitor outcomes, and support continuous quality improvement across healthcare facilities. Developed and maintained in collaboration with Elekta Foundation staff and interns.
• Training & Education Programs Clinical training and education programs for healthcare providers covering radiotherapy, radiation oncology, and cancer screening techniques. Delivered through partnerships with academic institutions including Rayos Contra Cancer (training in 60+ countries, 7,500+ professionals trained) and the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology.
• Awareness & Prevention Initiatives Awareness campaigns and prevention initiatives targeting healthcare providers, primary care centers, and the general public about cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment options.
• Mission 2027 (Rwanda) Rwanda-based program delivering dual cervical and breast cancer screening, capacity building, and digital health solutions, with the goal of eliminating cervical cancer in Rwanda by 2027. Delivered in partnership with the Rwanda Ministry of Health, Rwanda Biomedical Center, and IRCAD Africa.
• AI-Based Tool for Cervical Cancer Diagnostics AI-driven diagnostic tool for analyzing cervical cancer screening results in low-resource settings, using advanced algorithms to support clinical decision-making. Funded by Sweden's Vinnova innovation agency and developed with partner institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Screened over 200,000 women for cervical and breast cancer in Rwanda
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

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AI capability3 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025WHO and the Elekta Foundation signed a strategic agreement to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer in resource-limited settings. This partnership aligns with WHO's global strategy for cervical cancer elimination and leverages the foundation's screening programs and training capabilities.
• IRCAD AfricasupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2025IRCAD Africa enhances breast cancer screening in Rwanda with telehealth technology, supporting the Mission 2027 program.
• Leadership in Medicine (LMI)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2024LMI and Elekta Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the foundation's mission.
• Elekta ABcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 August 2021Elekta Foundation is an extension of Elekta's sustainability agenda. The foundation was established with approval from Elekta's shareholders at their AGM on August 25, 2021. The Board of Directors includes Elekta leadership (Larry Leksell, Tomas Puusepp, Cecilia Wikström).
• Rayos Contra Cancer (RCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRayos Contra Cancer is a non-profit organization that promotes sustainable access to radiation treatment for cancer in limited resource settings. RCC organizes education and training programs for radiotherapy professionals and has provided training to cancer clinics in over 60 countries. Over 7,500 radiotherapy professionals have participated in RCC programs. The partnership supports training in 3D External Beam Radiotherapy, IMRT, SBRT/SRS, and HDR Brachytherapy.
• Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTROD was founded in 1993 and has over 1000 members, making it one of the most influential oncology societies in the central Eurasian region. Turkey has over 150 radiotherapy centers with high-tech machines. TROD provides online or face-to-face educational and training activities in the TIMEA region (Turkey, India, Middle East, Africa), Middle Asia, Romania, Ukraine, and the Balkan region. TROD has signed educational collaboration MOUs with Elekta and the Elekta Foundation.
• Grameen KalyancoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHealthcare initiative in Bangladesh that is completely free for underprivileged women, providing cervical and breast cancer screening services.
• Oncology Club BangladeshsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Bangladesh healthcare initiative providing cancer screening services to underprivileged women.
• Global Health CatalystsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Bangladesh healthcare initiative focused on cancer care access for underserved populations.
• Rwanda Ministry of Health / Rwanda Biomedical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment health partners in Rwanda supporting Mission 2027 for cervical cancer elimination. The Ministry of Health is committed to achieving WHO targets ahead of schedule, with the aim of reaching cervical cancer elimination by 2027.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Direct peers

• Jhpiego: Jhpiego is a global health nonprofit focused on women's health, including cervical cancer prevention, in LMICs through training and service delivery. It shares Elekta Foundation's model of clinical training, screening programs, and government partnerships in resource-limited settings.
• Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI): CHAI works in over 30 countries to expand access to quality health services, including cancer and women's health programs. It shares Elekta Foundation's model of partnering with governments to scale screening and treatment in resource-limited settings and operates at the intersection of donor funding and ministry-led delivery.
• Marie Stopes International (MSI): MSI delivers reproductive and women's health services, including cervical cancer screening, across 37+ low- and middle-income countries. It shares Elekta Foundation's women-focused health delivery model in underserved geographies, though with a broader reproductive health remit.
• Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon: Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon is an initiative focused on cervical and breast cancer screening and prevention in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the closest direct peer to Elekta Foundation's Mission 2027 model, sharing the same disease focus, geographic priority, and public-private partnership approach.
• Partners in Health: Partners in Health delivers comprehensive healthcare, including cancer care, in low-resource settings (Haiti, Rwanda, Malawi, etc.). PIH operates in Rwanda — directly overlapping with Elekta Foundation's Mission 2027 geography — and shares the model of pairing clinical delivery with government partnerships and training programs.

Broad incumbents

• LiveStrong Foundation: LiveStrong is a U.S.-based cancer nonprofit that funds cancer survivorship and access programs. While primarily U.S.-focused, it shares the cancer-focused mission, donor-funded model, and emphasis on awareness/prevention programs characteristic of Elekta Foundation.
• American Cancer Society: The American Cancer Society is one of the largest cancer-focused nonprofits globally, funding research, screening, and prevention. It is far larger than Elekta Foundation but operates with similar donor-funded, mission-driven programs targeting cancer outcomes including cervical cancer.
• Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance: Gavi is a large-scale global health organization funding immunization programs (including HPV vaccination) in low-income countries. It operates at a much larger scale than Elekta Foundation but shares the same model of pooling donor funding to expand health access in resource-limited settings and is increasingly part of the cervical cancer elimination ecosystem.
• The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria: The Global Fund is a major international financing institution that channels donor funding into health programs in LMICs. While focused on different diseases, it shares the funding/grantmaking architecture and government-partnership model used in cervical cancer elimination efforts in Africa and Asia.
• Susan G. Komen Foundation: Susan G. Komen is a major U.S.-based breast cancer nonprofit that funds screening, education, and research globally. While far larger and primarily U.S.-focused, Komen shares Elekta Foundation's breast cancer screening mission and partnership-based delivery model for underserved women.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

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