
Niklas Blomberg is Executive Director of the Innovative Health Initiative (IHI), a major European public–private partnership supporting collaborative research and innovation across industry and academia.
With a background in molecular biology and extensive leadership experience in European research programs, he has been instrumental in shaping cross-sector funding frameworks and translational research ecosystems.
Blomberg has worked at the interface of policy, industry, and academia, promoting collaborative models that bridge scientific discovery and real-world implementation. His perspective integrates research excellence with strategic governance, making him a key voice in shaping sustainable AI-enabled research infrastructures.