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
26 Jun 2025 | News
'You get the best of both worlds' – Heiner Linke on why Swedish researchers should invest in innovation
Can innovation strengthen research? Heiner Linke, professor of nanophysics and has done exactly that combining research and innovation.
23 Jun 2025 | News
Breakthrough for Xenergic: Energy-Saving Memory Enters Mass Production
LU Ventures portfolio company Xenergic, a spin-off from Lund University, has reached a pivotal commercial milestone. Its revolutionary low-power memory technology is now in mass pr...
18 Jun 2025 | News
Transforming Cancer Care: SAGA Diagnostics' Test Now Launched in the U.S.
SAGA Diagnostics, a portfolio company of LU Ventures, has the potential to transform cancer care by detecting cancer recurrence early with unparalleled sensitivity. Founded in 2016...
17 Jun 2025 | News
Major investment accelerates advanced therapies from research to patient
With SEK 36 million in funding, stakeholders in Skåne are joining forces to develop and commercialise breakthrough ATMP research.
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.