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Innovation is on the rise at Lund University. More and more researchers want to see how their research can be put to use through new treatments, products or services that reach society. In 2025, 161 ideas came in from researchers seeking support, compared to 125 the previous year. In total, almost 850 students and researchers received support from LU Innovation during the year. Innovation is on th

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/record-number-lund-university-researchers-interested-innovation - 2026-06-27

Researcher or entrepreneur? Apply for scholarships of SEK 100,000–600,000 from Familjen Knut & Ragnvi Jacobssons stiftelse. 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 with an entrepreneurial mindset and projects with the potential to address important societal

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/apply-scholarship-grow-your-innovation-sek-600000 - 2026-06-27

The report 'Innovation Highlights at Lund University 2025–2026' brings together a year of records, new initiatives, and stories about how research and ideas at Lund University can make a difference in society. Record number of ideas from researchersThis year's figures show the highest number of reported ideas from LU researchers ever recorded. The increase is particularly notable from LTH and from

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/years-innovation-report-here-read-about-records-new-initiatives-and-six-new-spin-outs - 2026-06-27

How can the Nordics ensure that world-leading research in cell and gene therapy reaches patients faster? This question brought 150 researchers, clinicians, companies, and ecosystem actors to Lund for the conference Finding the Path to the Patient – ATMP Development in Skåne and Beyond. The message was clear: without early collaboration between research, manufacturing, and clinical practice, promis

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/nordic-collaboration-key-bringing-advanced-therapies-patients - 2026-06-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. LU Innovation introduces a Pre-Seed Program within Life Science – funding up to 400 000 SEK per project. The program targets research projects in the life science sector with a commercial/innovation potential. To explore this potential, activities outside the scope of existing research project can be funded by the Exp

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/exploratory-pre-seed-program - 2026-06-27

A defence innovation ecosystem is taking shape in Lund. Cyber threats, pandemics, self-sufficiency in critical resources and the psychological effects of crises all demand rapid competence development and new approaches to innovation. Many of the solutions already exist in Lund."There's an enormous amount of expertise in Lund. Look at the breadth of LU: from autonomous systems and cyber security t

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/ghost-ships-baltic-drones-and-cyber-attacks-lund-meeting-these-threats-research-and-innovation - 2026-06-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Help us find the right people!  LU Innovation is the hub for innovation and commercialisation at Lund University. We work with the University's researchers and students to bring benefit and growth to society. Want to join us?We are now hiring:Business Developer - Life Science (in Swedish)Business Developer - Software,

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/we-are-hiring-business-developers - 2026-06-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Help us find the right people!  LU Innovation is the hub for innovation and commercialisation at Lund University. We work with the University's researchers and students to bring benefit and growth to society. Want to join us?We are now hiring:Legal Advisor (in Swedish)Apply before September 16. Best of luck!  

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/we-are-hiring-legal-advisor - 2026-06-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Health2B is a lean startup accelerator with a focus on connected health and offers an intensive 3 month global acceleration program. Now they are looking for entrepreneurs who have a strong team focus, plenty of passion and a purposeful product. Health 2B Accelerator program operate at SmiLe Incubator and is fully fin

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/health-2b-accelerator-apply-now - 2026-06-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Lund University and Sparbanksstiftelsen Finn are awarding SEK 200 000 to the innovations of the future. The application deadline is 13 December. Do you have a really good idea? An idea which could go far and perhaps become a new product, a new service or a new working method in the future? Or an idea to make something

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/your-idea-future-innovation - 2026-06-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. StartUs, a European Startup & Innovation Network, presents the best student countries in Europe for founding your startup – and Lund University and VentureLab are on the list.  Read the article at StartUs Magazine websiteLearn more about VentureLab 

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/venturelab-among-best-europe-student-startups - 2026-06-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Help us find the right person! LU Innovation is the hub for innovation and commercialisation at Lund University. We work with the University's researchers and students to bring benefit and growth to society. Want to join us?We are now hiring:Business Developer - Software and New Media​Apply before April 30. Best of lu

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/we-are-hiring-business-developer - 2026-06-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. New horizons need new solutions. The Sten K Johnson Foundation provides financial assistance to those who choose a different path. Sten K Johnson Foundation wants to reach out to individuals, organizations and companies (with a link to Skåne) who have vision and drive to develop projects in education, culture, technol

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/dare-think-differently - 2026-06-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Help us find the right person! LU Innovation is the hub for innovation and commercialisation at Lund University. We work with the University's researchers and students to bring benefit and growth to society. Want to join us?We are now hiring:Trainee/Junior Business Developer (in Swedish)Apply before May 10. Best of lu

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/we-are-hiring-trainee - 2026-06-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A new joint report from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) presents the largest venture ever on precision medicine in diabetes. The report includes a detailed overview and roadmap for how this new approach to diabetes medicine can be evaluated and impl

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/roadmap-precision-medicine-diabetes-care - 2026-06-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The research group Nutritional Epidemiology has started a blog, www.nutrition.blogg.lu.se! Esther González-Padilla tells us more about it. ​​​​​What is the blog about?We have started the blog mostly as a tool to inform people, within and outside Lund University, about the news of our group, our projects and activities

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/new-blog-about-nutriton - 2026-06-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Karin Stenkula, Emily Sonestedt and Sebastian Kalamajski have received grants from the The Bo and Kerstin Hjelt Diabetes Foundation. Read about their research projects here. Karin Stenkula, Lund University Diabetes Centre:EHD2: a novel candidate essential for lipid transport and overall glucose homeostasisObesity is o

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/hjelt-foundations-grant-holders-2020 - 2026-06-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A new COVID-19 antibody test developed by scientists at Lund University in Sweden has shown robust performance upon clinical validation and application. The test detects antibodies in the blood targeting the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, and determines in just 15 minutes whether a person has had COVID-19, regardless of

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/new-rapid-and-robust-covid-19-antibody-test-developed - 2026-06-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Last week it was announced that our longtime colleague and LUDC researcher/SUS clinician Martin Ridderstråle has been appointed Senior Vice President of Patient Care in the Novo Nordisk Foundation. This is not only a remarkable achievement by Martin but also goes to show that our environment fosters excellent scientis

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/senior-vice-president-patient-care-novo-nordisk-foundation - 2026-06-27

Karl Bacos, assistant researcher at LUDC is the recipient of 2020 years Medeon stipend of 50 000 sek for his innovative work within epigenetics in diabetes.   The Medeon stipend is handed out in connection to the acknowledgement of World Diabetes Day in Skåne which takes place on November 14th. This year the arrangement will be broad casted to the public in real time from Medeon Science Park in Ma

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/karl-bacos-years-recipient-medeon-stipend - 2026-06-27