The Faculty of Medicine

What The Faculty of Medicine does

The Faculty of Medicine (Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet, AAU SUND) is a public university faculty within Aalborg University in Denmark, operating at the intersection of medicine, health technology, and engineering. It delivers three bachelor programs (Sundhedsteknologi / Health Technology, Medicin med Industriel Specialisering / Medicine with Industrial Specialization, and Medicinuddannelsen / Medical Education), a PhD school, and continuing education for healthcare professionals, organized across two institutes: the Institut for Medicin og Sundhedsteknologi and the Klinisk Institut.

Research is structured around six strategic strengths: Precision Medicine, Translational Pain, Cardiovascular Diseases and Cardiotechnology, Neurological Disorders/Neurotechnology and Robotics, Health Services Research, and AI and Health Data Science. The faculty's technical stack is interdisciplinary, combining bioinformatics, genetic analysis, robotics, neuro-engineering, medical imaging, cardio-acoustics, advanced ECG and 3D ultrasound signal processing, and AI-driven predictive modeling on multimodal clinical, biosignal, molecular, and imaging data. Specialized centers include the Center for AI in Health and CNAP (Center for Neuroplasticity and Pain), with active EU-level projects such as Horizon 2020's AFFIRMO.

The business model is predominantly public-sector funding through the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, supplemented by EU research grants (Horizon 2020), industry-funded research collaborations, and commercial spin-off equity (notably Acarix A/S, founded 2009 with Coloplast from cardiovascular acoustics research and now publicly listed, and VentriJect ApS). Distribution is through academic programs (bachelor, master, PhD, continuing education), regional healthcare partnerships with North Jutland hospitals and general practice, and academic publications. Customers are students, the Northern Danish healthcare sector, and external research and industry partners; there is no direct retail or consumer product model.

Name

The Faculty of Medicine

Legal name

Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet

Website

https://sundhedsvidenskab.aau.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Faculty of Medicine (Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet) at Aalborg University is a public Danish academic institution delivering medical, health technology, and biomedical bachelor and PhD programs, while conducting interdisciplinary research across six digital health strengths including AI, precision medicine, and neurotechnology. It serves students, the Northern Danish healthcare system, and external research and industry partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Education and Health Research

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB), Health & Biomedical Research Universities (Academic Medical Center–Affiliated) (EDAHABAC), Health Sciences & Nursing (EDAGABAF)

Keywords

• Medical education programs
• Health technology research
• Precision medicine research
• Digital health research
• Biomedical engineering education

Headquarters

HQ city

Gistrup

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Research Funding: Primary funding from AAU's share of extra basic research funds (64 million DKK) plus faculty strategy and prioritization funds (20 million DKK) for SUND Roadmap 2026-2029 activities totaling 84 million DKK.
2. EU Research Grants: Funding from EU programs such as Horizon 2020 project AFFIRMO for research collaboration across Europe.
3. Spin-off Company Royalties: Revenue from commercial outputs including spin-off companies such as Acarix (established 2009 in collaboration with Coloplast, now publicly listed) and VentriJect.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Faculty of Medicine (Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet) at Aalborg University delivers research-based medical and health technology education through three bachelor programs and a PhD school, alongside health science research organized around six strategic research strengths (Precision Medicine, Translational Pain, Cardiovascular Diseases and Cardiotechnology, Neurological Disorders and Neurotechnology, Health Services Research, and AI and Health Data Science) housed in two research institutes. The faculty operates at the intersection of medicine, engineering, and technology, providing interdisciplinary training for doctors, health technology engineers, and sports scientists, while conducting research that feeds into digital health innovations and clinical practice in the Northern Danish healthcare system.

Product overview

The Faculty of Medicine (Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet) at Aalborg University is an educational and research institution offering a unified portfolio of three bachelor programs (Sundhedsteknologi, Medicin med Industriel Specialisering, and Medicinuddannelsen) and a PhD school, supported by two research institutes (Institut for Medicin og Sundhedsteknologi and Klinisk Institut). The faculty's research is organized around six strategic research strengths under the 'digital health' umbrella: Precision Medicine, Translational Pain, Cardiovascular Diseases and Cardiotechnology, Neurological Disorders and Neurotechnology and Robotics, Health Services Research, and AI and Health Data Science. The portfolio also includes specialized centers such as Center for AI in Health, CNAP, and commercialized technologies like the CADScor system. The faculty operates under the SUND Vision 2030 strategic plan to be leading in digital health by 2030.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sundhedsteknologi (Health Technology) - Bachelor Program
• Medicin med Industriel Specialisering (MedIS) - Bachelor Program
• Medicinuddannelsen (Medical Education) - Bachelor Program
• The Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology (PhD School)
• Health-related Continuing Education Programs
• AI and Health Data Science Research Strength
• Precision Medicine Research Strength
• Translational Pain Research Strength
• Cardiovascular Diseases and Cardiotechnology Research Strength
• Neurological Disorders, Neurotechnology and Robotics Research Strength
• Health Services Research (Sundhedstjenesteforskning) Research Strength
• Center for AI in Health
• CNAP - Center for Neuroplasticity and Pain
• Health Hub AAU
• Postdoc Recruitment Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Leading in digital health by 2030
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ColoplastcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Coloplast collaborated with AAU to establish Acarix in 2009. Acarix developed the CADScor system for detecting coronary artery disease based on AAU research in cardio-acoustics. Acarix is now a publicly listed company.
• Nordjyske Hospitaler (North Jutland Hospitals)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVery close partnership with Northern Danish healthcare system. SUND provides research, research-based education, and highly qualified candidates. Hospitals provide research-based treatment for patients. Creates a meaningful ecosystem benefiting society.
• Almen Praksis (General Practice)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with general practitioners in North Jutland for research-based treatment and collaborative healthcare delivery.
• Aalborg Life Science NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the SUND networks for collaboration in the life science sector.
• Health Data Science NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUND network focusing on health data science collaboration.
• SUND Neuroscience NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUND network for neuroscience research collaboration.
• Life Science City AalborgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional life science ecosystem collaboration in Aalborg.
• European Healthcare Partners (AFFIRMO Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU Horizon 2020 project AFFIRMO where AAU leads researchers across Europe developing new treatment concepts for elderly patients with multiple chronic diseases using big data and AI.
• Acarix A/ScoreTechnology or IntegrationSpin-off from AAU research (founded 2009 with Coloplast), now publicly listed. Commercial output of cardiovascular research producing CADScor blood clot alarm. Product available in Scandinavia, Germany and Austria.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• KTH Royal Institute of Technology - Biomedical Engineering: Major Swedish technical university with biomedical engineering research. Comparable on the engineering-meets-medicine dimension, similar to AAU's positioning within a strong engineering university.
• Technical University of Denmark (DTU) - Health Technology: Larger Danish technical university with health technology and biomedical engineering research. Comparable on the engineering-meets-health dimension, though broader in scope than AAU SUND.

Direct peers

• Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo: Norwegian public medical faculty conducting research and education in medicine and health sciences. Comparable in scale, mission, and Nordic public funding context.
• Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen: Major Danish health sciences faculty with strong research output in precision medicine, neuroscience, and public health. Direct peer given shared Danish academic context.
• Lund University Faculty of Medicine: Swedish public medical faculty with research in cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, and clinical medicine. Comparable as a Nordic public medical research and education institution.
• University of Copenhagen Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences: Danish public university medical faculty offering similar education and biomedical research programs. Closest domestic peer given shared Danish regulatory and funding environment.
• University of Gothenburg Sahlgrenska Academy: Swedish medical faculty with strong research in cardiovascular, neuroscience, and clinical medicine, often co-located with Sahlgrenska University Hospital. Highly comparable model of co-located hospital-medical faculty.
• Karolinska Institutet: Sweden's largest medical university with research strengths spanning biomedical sciences, public health, and clinical medicine. Directly comparable as a public Nordic medical faculty with similar research and education missions in health sciences.
• Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark: Danish public university health faculty with research in clinical medicine, sports science, and biomedical research. Comparable Danish public health sciences peer.

Others

• Copenhagen Bio Science (COBIS) / Danish research institutes: Danish biomedical research consortium and infrastructure. Comparable as part of the Danish research ecosystem that supports translational biomedical work, though not a direct education competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aausund
• YouTubeyoutube.com/aalborguniversitet
• Facebookfacebook.com/aauhealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/det-sundhedsvidenskabelige-fakultet-aau
• Instagraminstagram.com/healthaau

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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