LU Innovation

LU Innovation serves as the central innovation and commercialization hub at Lund University, bridging academic research with real-world applications. The organization facilitates the transformation of scholarly findings into practical solutions that address societal challenges. With a core mission focused on fostering sustainable economic growth across Sweden, LU Innovation ensures valuable knowledge generated within the university extends beyond academic boundaries to create tangible impact in various sectors.

Drawing on extensive expertise from diverse backgrounds including scientific research, corporate environments, and governmental institutions, the team at LU Innovation brings a wealth of practical experience to the commercialization process. Their comprehensive network spans both national and international connections, providing researchers with access to potential partners, mentors, and funding opportunities essential for successful innovation journeys. This ecosystem approach significantly enhances the potential for research commercialization success.

The innovation support services offered by LU Innovation are remarkably inclusive, available at no cost to all researchers and students across Lund University's faculties. This cross-disciplinary approach encourages innovation from diverse fields including medicine, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. By eliminating financial barriers to innovation support, the organization democratizes access to commercialization pathways, enabling ideas from any academic discipline to receive professional guidance and development assistance.

LU Innovation's portfolio of services encompasses the entire innovation spectrum, from initial concept evaluation and intellectual property protection to business development and funding acquisition. The organization has established a track record of successful spinouts and technology transfers that have generated significant economic and social value. By functioning as a vital innovation catalyst within one of Sweden's premier research institutions, LU Innovation plays a crucial role in strengthening the national innovation ecosystem and positioning Swedish research at the forefront of addressing global challenges through practical applications.