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13 Mar 2026
This year's innovation report is here – read about records, new initiatives, and six new spin–outs
The report 'Innovation Highlights at Lund University 2025–2026' brings together a year of records, new initiatives, and stories.
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12 Mar 2026
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.
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12 Mar 2026
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.
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20 Feb 2026
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.
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20 Feb 2026
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.
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8 Jan 2026
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.
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25 Nov 2025
New network for doctoral students curious about alternative career paths
On December 10, After Science Network will be launched – a new initiative for doctoral students and postdocs at Lund University.
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17 Oct 2025
Perennial grain research moves from field to table with Sustainable Idea Exploration grant
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 consumer.
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17 Oct 2025
Award-winning cancer researcher revolutionises diagnosis and treatment worldwide
Professor Thoas Fioretos is the first recipient of Lunds Innovatörspris (the Lund Innovator Award).
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10 Sep 2025
Innovative ideas and pioneering solutions from Lund University celebrated
An innovative IVF test and a methane detector – these are some of the future innovation stars developed at Lund University.
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2 Sep 2025
From lab to market: pHyph is now approved for launch in the EU
Gedea Biotech’s novel antibiotic-free treatment for bacterial vaginosis (BV), called pHyph, is now CE-marked and approved for sale in Europe.
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26 Jun 2025
'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.
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23 Jun 2025
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...
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18 Jun 2025
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...
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17 Jun 2025
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.
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13 May 2025
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.
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22 Apr 2025
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.
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27 Mar 2025
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...
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16 Jan 2025
Don't fall in love with your own idea
Annika Lindström, innovation developer at LU Innovation, gives advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.
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15 Jan 2025
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.