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Professor Thoas Fioretos is the first recipient of Lunds Innovatörspris (the Lund Innovator Award), a newly established prize that recognises research that has been successfully transformed into innovation with a tangible impact on society and the environment. Fioretos receives the award for his pioneering work in blood cancer research and his ability to translate scientific discoveries into life-
Stefan Schüller's 150,000 SEK grant brought local bakers and brewers in to test whether a climate-friendly alternative to wheat can win over consumers. A new round of Sustainable Idea Exploration is open for applications until November 24, 2025. Stefan Schüller, a PhD student at LUCSUS, secured 150,000 SEK through Sustainable Idea Exploration to bridge a critical gap in perennial grain research: w
https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/perennial-grain-research-moves-field-table-sustainable-idea-exploration-grant - 2026-04-29
On December 10, After Science Network will be launched – a new initiative for doctoral students and postdocs at Lund University who want to explore opportunities beyond academia or utilise their research through innovation. We speak with Johannes Jonasson, President of the DOKT (The Doctoral Student Guild at LTH), about why the network is needed. Lund university’s innovation office LU Innovation,
https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/new-network-doctoral-students-curious-about-alternative-career-paths - 2026-04-29
Since 2024, Lund University's innovation office, LU Innovation, has worked to increase collaboration with external funders that support impact and innovation. This year, the department is deepening this collaboration. In 2026, LU Innovation is working with several new external funders and offers support to students and researchers seeking funding through information sessions and guidance on applic
When research results are to become companies, questions can arise regarding conflicts of interest and secondary activities (bisyssla). We asked LU Innovation's legal advisor Fredrik Engfeldt what you need to consider. Fredrik, if I'm employed as researcher at Lund University, can I start my own company based on my research?"Yes, absolutely! The professor's privilege (lärarundantaget) gives you th
https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/can-i-have-my-own-company-and-work-lu-fredrik-answers-your-questions - 2026-04-29
A new programme at Lund University is giving social and behavioural scientists the time, tools and community to turn research into real-world change. This spring, the Faculty of Social Sciences launched the Social Impact Lab — in collaboration with LU Innovation — to help researchers translate their work into societal benefit.The initiative challenges the STEM-dominated innovation landscape by pl
https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/lund-university-launches-social-impact-lab-social-and-behavioural-scientists - 2026-04-29
Innovation is on the rise at Lund University. More and more researchers want to see how their research can be put to use through new treatments, products or services that reach society. In 2025, 161 ideas came in from researchers seeking support, compared to 125 the previous year. In total, almost 850 students and researchers received support from LU Innovation during the year. Innovation is on th
https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/record-number-lund-university-researchers-interested-innovation - 2026-04-29
Researcher or entrepreneur? Apply for scholarships of SEK 100,000–600,000 from Familjen Knut & Ragnvi Jacobssons stiftelse. Familjen Knut & Ragnvi Jacobssons stiftelse is now accepting applications for personal scholarships of SEK 100,000–600,000, across two categories:Researchers at Swedish universities with an entrepreneurial mindset and projects with the potential to address important societal
https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/apply-scholarship-grow-your-innovation-sek-600000 - 2026-04-29
The report 'Innovation Highlights at Lund University 2025–2026' brings together a year of records, new initiatives, and stories about how research and ideas at Lund University can make a difference in society. Record number of ideas from researchersThis year's figures show the highest number of reported ideas from LU researchers ever recorded. The increase is particularly notable from LTH and from
How can the Nordics ensure that world-leading research in cell and gene therapy reaches patients faster? This question brought 150 researchers, clinicians, companies, and ecosystem actors to Lund for the conference Finding the Path to the Patient – ATMP Development in Skåne and Beyond. The message was clear: without early collaboration between research, manufacturing, and clinical practice, promis
https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/nordic-collaboration-key-bringing-advanced-therapies-patients - 2026-04-29
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. LU Innovation introduces a Pre-Seed Program within Life Science – funding up to 400 000 SEK per project. The program targets research projects in the life science sector with a commercial/innovation potential. To explore this potential, activities outside the scope of existing research project can be funded by the Exp
https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/exploratory-pre-seed-program - 2026-04-29
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Help us find the right people! LU Innovation is the hub for innovation and commercialisation at Lund University. We work with the University's researchers and students to bring benefit and growth to society. Want to join us?We are now hiring:Business Developer - Life Science (in Swedish)Business Developer - Software,
https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/we-are-hiring-business-developers - 2026-04-29
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Help us find the right people! LU Innovation is the hub for innovation and commercialisation at Lund University. We work with the University's researchers and students to bring benefit and growth to society. Want to join us?We are now hiring:Legal Advisor (in Swedish)Apply before September 16. Best of luck!
https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/we-are-hiring-legal-advisor - 2026-04-29
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Health2B is a lean startup accelerator with a focus on connected health and offers an intensive 3 month global acceleration program. Now they are looking for entrepreneurs who have a strong team focus, plenty of passion and a purposeful product. Health 2B Accelerator program operate at SmiLe Incubator and is fully fin
https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/health-2b-accelerator-apply-now - 2026-04-29
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Lund University and Sparbanksstiftelsen Finn are awarding SEK 200 000 to the innovations of the future. The application deadline is 13 December. Do you have a really good idea? An idea which could go far and perhaps become a new product, a new service or a new working method in the future? Or an idea to make something
https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/your-idea-future-innovation - 2026-04-29
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. StartUs, a European Startup & Innovation Network, presents the best student countries in Europe for founding your startup – and Lund University and VentureLab are on the list. Read the article at StartUs Magazine websiteLearn more about VentureLab
https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/venturelab-among-best-europe-student-startups - 2026-04-29
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Help us find the right person! LU Innovation is the hub for innovation and commercialisation at Lund University. We work with the University's researchers and students to bring benefit and growth to society. Want to join us?We are now hiring:Business Developer - Software and New MediaApply before April 30. Best of lu
https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/we-are-hiring-business-developer - 2026-04-29
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. New horizons need new solutions. The Sten K Johnson Foundation provides financial assistance to those who choose a different path. Sten K Johnson Foundation wants to reach out to individuals, organizations and companies (with a link to Skåne) who have vision and drive to develop projects in education, culture, technol
https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/dare-think-differently - 2026-04-29
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Help us find the right person! LU Innovation is the hub for innovation and commercialisation at Lund University. We work with the University's researchers and students to bring benefit and growth to society. Want to join us?We are now hiring:Trainee/Junior Business Developer (in Swedish)Apply before May 10. Best of lu
https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/we-are-hiring-trainee - 2026-04-29
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Leapfrogs gives financial support to students in order to give them the opportunity to test and develop their business ideas. Do you have an idea which you've thought of for some time? Do you wish you could work full time on it to see if it could become something good? Or have you perhaps already worked on an idea bu
https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/application-leapfogs-open - 2026-04-29
