From insight to impact
Turn research or ideas into new products, methods or services
Student or researcher at Lund University?
Do you have an idea or research results that you would like to pursue further? It's never too early to get in touch. Book a meeting with an innovation developer directly through our website.
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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.
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Apply for a scholarship to grow your innovation — up to SEK 600,000
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 and entrepreneurs with a Swedish-registered company. Apply by July 31, 2026.
News & innovation stories
12 Mar 2026 | News
Apply for a scholarship to grow your innovation — up to SEK 600,000
Researcher or entrepreneur? Apply for scholarships of SEK 100,000–600,000 from Familjen Knut & Ragnvi Jacobssons stiftelse.
12 Mar 2026 | News
Record number of Lund University researchers interested in innovation
Innovation is on the rise at Lund University. More and more researchers want to see how their research can be put to use.
20 Feb 2026 | News
Lund University launches Social Impact Lab for social and behavioural scientists
A new programme at Lund University is giving social and behavioural scientists the time, tools and community to turn research into real-world change.
20 Feb 2026 | News
Can I have my own company and work at LU? Fredrik answers your questions.
Fredrik Engfeldt answers what you need to consider when you start a company as a researcher at Lund University.
8 Jan 2026 | News
LU Innovation deepens collaboration with external funders. First up, the Novo Nordisk Foundation
This year, the LU Innovation is deepening its collaboration with external funders that support impact and innovation.