From insight to impact
Turn research or ideas into new products, methods or services
What we do
LU Innovation guides students and researchers through the initial phases of exploring and verifying your idea. LU Ventures builds companies together with researchers at Lund University.
The innovation process
For Lund University students and researchers: Get tailored support to match your unique innovation journey. Here's the process at a glance.
1. Explore
We explore your research or ideas, and together pinpoint the next steps.
2. Verify
Together, we verify market potential, tech, and IP. Apply for grants to test your idea.
3. Realise
If you wish to pursue the idea, we help you identify the best path forward.
Upcoming events & calls
Calendar
INSIGHTS
Researcher, doctoral or master's student? Join us for a set of four breakfast seminars to explore innovation, starting 25 September, 2025!
VALIDATE
This is the programme for you if you have a project or startup that you've already tested a bit and where you've had initial customer contact. Next edition of the programme starts 30 September.
News & innovation stories
13 May 2025 | News
Breakthrough testing method for IVF treatment shows 38% increase in babies born
A point-of-care test developed by researchers at Lund University is poised to transform fertility treatment protocols globally.
22 Apr 2025 | News
From CEO to Innovation Developer: Magnus Gäfvert coaches researchers at LTH to become the next generation of innovators
"It's amazing seeing research applied in reality," says Magnus Gäfvert. After leading Modelon, he's returned to help researchers at Lund University.
27 Mar 2025 | News
From Bench to Bedside: Suturion enters the first commercial production of SutureTOOL™
Trauma surgeon Dr. Gabriel Börner often saw patients suffer from complications after open abdominal surgery. Inspired by evidence that the small-bites technique could significantly...
16 Jan 2025 | News
Don't fall in love with your own idea
Annika Lindström, innovation developer at LU Innovation, gives advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.
15 Jan 2025 | News
Sustainable construction: How fungi research at Lund University could revolutionise infrastructure repair
Researchers at Lund University are investigating an innovative solution: using fungi to mend concrete.