The Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology encourage and support the development of ideas that can become new innovations. Here are the projects funded in 2021 and 2022. Funded innovation projects in 2022 Scale-up of research based learning support in early mathematics Agneta Gulz, Professor at Cognitive Science Many school students do not succeed in mathematics, and research shows that one of

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Millions of people worldwide are affected by Alzheimers Disease, and the fatality is increasing. With limited treatment available, early screening is the key to success. Based on research from Lund University, Mantis Photonics is developing a new technique of hyperspectral retinal imaging, allowing Alzheimers Disease to be diagnosed through the eye's colour.  The patented Mantis Hyperspectral Came

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Our job is to help you - employees and students of Lund University - with your ideas and innovation projects. It is never too early to contact us, and you do not need to know the innovation-lingo or how to pitch.  Here you will find our team and contact details for all of us. Not sure who to contact? Send an email to info [at] innovation [dot] lu [dot] se, or book an Open coaching session and we w

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Are you employed or a student at Lund University and thinking of how your ideas or research results can benefit society? We would love to help! Fill in your contact details, we will be in touch soon. E-mail (required) Please use your Lund University e-mail, it will help us to guide you in the right direction. Phone number Your message If you want, you can add just a few sentences about your idea o

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  New biotech startup Strominnate Therapeutics is founded by researcher Tania Ramos Moreno, aiming to treat diseases in the nervous system. Their main focus is a new drug product for treating glioblastoma multiforme, the most deadly brain tumor in adults with only palliative care available. Strominnate Therapeutics drug candidate is derived from a recently discovered human immune cell and exhibits

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Lund University is an innovative university. And we will continue to be! We support and inspire so that more ideas and research results can have an impact on society. Do not miss this We have developed a model to be able to support projects and companies in sustainability at an early stage – financially, socially and environmentally. LU Innovation's Sustainability Model   Want us to visit? We orga

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/our-services/tips-inspiration - 2025-01-15

She loves being a researcher because it’s a liberal profession that lets her satisfy her curiosity and test out her ideas. After 30 years as a chemist, Rajni Hatti-Kaul’s curiosity still drives her research, but she has also branched out to start several businesses. Starting her first business wasn’t obvious to Rajni. She is a professor in biotechnology, who was researching ways of using bacteria,

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/worst-can-happen-it-doesnt-work - 2025-01-15

Over just a few months, Visslan got ready to go to market, hired its first employee, and moved from VentureLab’s incubator to Minc in Malmö. Måns Skogman and Daniel Vaknine, co-founders of Visslan. The figures behind Visslan are 21-year-old students and high school friends Daniel Vaknine, Måns Skogman and Elias Hirschfeld. The company was formed after new EU legislation ruled that all major compan

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/weve-grown-quite-quickly-during-programme - 2025-01-15

His ideas are not typical commercial projects. Ideas in plural, because Ryszard Bobrowicz, doctoral student in Practical Theology at the Faculty of Humanities and Theology, actually runs two different innovation projects. “Little did I know that my biggest issues would concern where to focus my efforts – there were so many interesting things to do! I was really surprised how quickly things develop

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/there-are-so-many-possibilities - 2025-01-15

Working as a psychologist, Katarina Kjell recognised the need to make the diagnosis and follow-up of mental health care easier. As she explored this in her research, it soon became clear – they were on to a good thing. Along with her colleagues, Katarina formed Ablemind, a company that develops technology to better diagnose and follow up on mental illness among the population. Based on the promisi

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/we-want-do-good-and-we-know-we-can-make-difference - 2025-01-15

Surgeon Gabriel Börner has developed a tool for effectively closing incisions after abdominal surgery. When he started the company and developed his innovation, he was surprised to find so much available support. For just over a decade, Gabriel Börner has worked as an emergency surgeon at Helsingborg Hospital (Helsingborgs lasarett). As well as performing operations, he’s working on a dissertation

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/surgeon-opening-new-experiences - 2025-01-15

Many innovators need capital to realise their vision. Elevate helps early-stage startups from Lund University prepare for their first investment. Expect a high-paced programme with frequent meetings, and shared learning.   During Elevate, you will:Meet investors during our "Guest and Pitch" sessions.Have regular meetings with our innovation coachesAccess our co-working space at VenturelabParticipa

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For researchers: Sustainable Idea Exploration Apply for funding to develop your early-stage sustainable idea.Now open for applications!. For students: Scholarships for early-stage ideas Apply for funding to work full-time on your idea for 3 months during the summer.Now open for applications! For all employees: The Sustainable Proposal Testbed Apply for funding to use Lund University as a testbed f

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A great chance to let your research make a difference Solar cells of the future, the optimal solution to a global carbon tax or a policy that creates peace? Your idea can be a piece of the puzzle in the transition to a sustainable society. This is an opportunity to explore the innovative potential and fund activities outside the scope of your existing research project. The purpose of this grant is

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Do you have an idea that tackle one of our global challenges? Apply to get 40,000 SEK to work with it! This is an opportunity to work full-time with your business idea during the summer months. The purpose of this scholarship is to support the development of early ideas aiming to create sustainable impact. The scholarship is open to all students at Lund University – no matter orientation of study,

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Are you considering applying for a patent? Or are you unsure whether it is even possible? LU Innovation has innovation developers who are experts in intellectual property law and have extensive experience with patents and the protection of ideas. By using intellectual property rights we can help you build a strong business. IPR of Academic staffIn Sweden researchers own the rights to their finding

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Do you want to use Lund University as a testbed to become a more sustainable organisation? A Sustainable Workplace - from Idea to Reality We know that change requires new ideas, which can come from all employees within the organisation. Now there is an opportunity to contribute to Lund University's transition to sustainable operations and apply for funding through the Sustainable Proposal Testbed

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If you have questions you can not find the answers to here, do not hesitate to contact us! About the Sustainability Fund Who can apply? To apply for grants and scholarships within the Sustainability Fund you must be a student or employee at Lund University. I am a visiting researcher, am I eligible? Yes, as long as you have ongoing research at Lund University, you are eligible to apply. What about

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Are you a student, researcher or employee at Lund University and curious about how you can develop your research results or ideas? Or do you just want to know more about the innovation services available at Lund University? Our innovation developers are happy to help you with valuable tips and tricks on how to proceed and what to focus on. Use our scheduling tool below to book your first meeting.O

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A struggle with herself is how Tania Ramos Moreno describes the worst part about developing research results further and starting a company. But now, that struggle seems to be gone – replaced with enthusiasm and a strong will to make a difference.   – Will it work out? Can I handle it? Do I dare to do it? I fought against myself. But I decided to try my best. And I am very happy I did, says Tania

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