Many innovators need capital to realise their vision. Elevate helps early-stage startups from Lund University prepare for their first investment. Expect a high-paced programme with frequent meetings, and shared learning.   During Elevate, you will:Meet investors during our "Guest and Pitch" sessions.Have regular meetings with our innovation coachesAccess our co-working space at VenturelabParticipa

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/about-lu-innovation/programme-elevate-get-ready-raise-capital-three-months - 2025-05-13

For researchers: Sustainable Idea Exploration Apply for funding to develop your early-stage sustainable idea.Applications for 2025 are now closed.  For students: Scholarships for early-stage ideas Apply for funding to work full-time on your idea for 3 months during the summer.Application period now closed. Next round planned for autumn 2025. For all employees: The Sustainable Proposal Testbed Appl

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A great chance to let your research make a difference Solar cells of the future, the optimal solution to a global carbon tax or a policy that creates peace? Your idea can be a piece of the puzzle in the transition to a sustainable society. This is an opportunity to explore the innovative potential and fund activities outside the scope of your existing research project. The purpose of this grant is

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Do you have an idea that tackle one of our global challenges? Apply to get 40,000 SEK to work with it! This is an opportunity to work full-time with your business idea during the summer months. The purpose of this scholarship is to support the development of early ideas aiming to create sustainable impact. The scholarship is open to all students at Lund University – no matter orientation of study,

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/lund-university-sustainability-fund/students-early-stage-ideas - 2025-05-13

Are you considering applying for a patent? Or are you unsure whether it is even possible? LU Innovation has innovation developers who are experts in intellectual property law and have extensive experience with patents and the protection of ideas. By using intellectual property rights we can help you build a strong business. IPR of Academic staffIn Sweden researchers own the rights to their finding

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/about-lu-innovation/ipr-patent - 2025-05-13

Do you want to use Lund University as a testbed to become a more sustainable organisation? A Sustainable Workplace - from Idea to Reality We know that change requires new ideas, which can come from all employees within the organisation. Now there is an opportunity to contribute to Lund University's transition to sustainable operations and apply for funding through the Sustainable Proposal Testbed

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If you have questions you can not find the answers to here, do not hesitate to contact us! About the Sustainability Fund Who can apply? To apply for grants and scholarships within the Sustainability Fund you must be a student or employee at Lund University. I am a visiting researcher, am I eligible? Yes, as long as you have ongoing research at Lund University, you are eligible to apply. What about

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Are you a student, researcher or employee at Lund University and curious about how you can develop your research results or ideas? Or do you just want to know more about the innovation services available at Lund University? Our innovation developers are happy to help you with valuable tips and tricks on how to proceed and what to focus on. Use our scheduling tool below to book your first meeting.O

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A struggle with herself is how Tania Ramos Moreno describes the worst part about developing research results further and starting a company. But now, that struggle seems to be gone – replaced with enthusiasm and a strong will to make a difference.   – Will it work out? Can I handle it? Do I dare to do it? I fought against myself. But I decided to try my best. And I am very happy I did, says Tania

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/tania-embraced-ride - 2025-05-13

This new fund will finance projects that promote sustainable development and reduce the University’s impact on the climate. Lund University has big goals to reduce the negative impact on the climate and environment of its operations. At the same time, there is great potential to harness new ideas and use our organisations as test beds for developing sustainable solutions for society as a whole. A

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Science for Society 1 and 2 were Interreg-funded projects with the aim to strengthen the creation of research-based growth, innovation and value in the ØKS region. Science for Society 1.0 Science for Society 1.0 was a collaboration between Aalborg Universitet, Aarhus Universitet, Lund University, Oslotech and Oslo University, from 2016 to 2018. The Science for Society project was aimed at solving

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TrackPaw Scientific develops an AI-based PnP solution to increase the quality of results generated from preclinical trials. The system comprises of a SaaS/sensor-based platform that continuously captures and analyzes critical health parameters such as the animals' weight, activity and behavioral changes. By doing so, researchers can draw faster and more objective conclusions. The goal is to be the

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/lu-holding/portfolio-companies/trackpaw-scientific - 2025-05-13

In today's software development for the cloud, a lot of small specialized functions are developed into a certain software - which communicate with each other and are packaged in so-called "containers". Every container needs its own protection - and this is where Quritis comes into play.Quriti's security solution is an added layer of protection to container-packaged software by minimizing its attac

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/quritis - 2025-05-13

A method where electromagnetic radiation, which is basically energy, is concentrated and identified via a thin metasurface consisting of small metal elements that generate heat and convert it into thermal radiation. A thermal camera can then detect this, whereupon the company's proprietary software analyzes the image and gives a direct answer to the amount of radiation.The need for this measuremen

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/mxwaves - 2025-05-13

Lund University students August Eriksson and Samuel Amant want to accelerate the use of seaweed – a sustainable alternative to everything from plastic to hamburgers. Samuel Amant, co-founder of Koastal Seaweed is trending thanks to many aspects: it can absorb as much co2 as the forest per hectare, meaning it increases the oxygen levels in the water. Seaweed also enriches the marine life and ecosys

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/biggest-part-journey-still-ahead-seaweed-startup-about-winning-future-innovations-award-2022 - 2025-05-13

Inceptron is developing a solution that makes it possible to automatically configure FPGs in a way that makes it possible to run AI/ML networks much more energy and cost efficiently than the GPUs/TPUs used in the cloud today.Today's AI/ML networks are only getting bigger and bigger. This means that the cost, energy consumption and time required to train and drive these becomes an ever greater prob

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LU Innovation has various ways in which it can help fund research-based innovation projects. Through contact with our innovation developers, you will learn more about what might suit your project, and how to proceed. The support measures are based on the progressive development of the project. In addition to these three financial support oppurtunities and equity capital, we also help find external

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Do you have research findings that could make a difference but lack the time or knowledge to explore the commercial potential on your own? You don't have to do it alone.   The programme Lunds University's (LU) Business Track is a tailored programme where we pair you with a dedicated project team and financial support to assess and develop the commercial viability of your research — together. What

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Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. This increases the need for more accurate hydrological simulation for better prevention and disaster management. PluvioFlow's new dynamic simulation algorithm has the potential to deliver a flow result that is closer to reality - in a much faster and easier way.The company builds on 30 years of research at Lund Uni

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/pluvioflow - 2025-05-13

From novel findings to groundbreaking products: Edouard Berrocal, a senior lecturer at the Physics Department developed a new method for testing cloudy liquids using scattered light. Learn about how he is combining his academic career with his role as the founder of Spec-Imaging AB. Tell us about Spec-Imaging – the company based on your research. What problem are you solving?“Previously, doing acc

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/i-find-solutions-problems-have-never-been-solved - 2025-05-13