Every year, around one million people are diagnosed with colon cancer. The majority of the patients are treated with surgery, in which 20–30 centimetres of the colon is removed and a temporary stoma bag is attached to the stomach to prevent infection. However, with a new invention from surgeons Henrik Thorlacius and Anders Grönberg, patients can avoid the stoma, extra operation and unnecessary suf

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/carponovum - 2025-09-09

Empower humans with Cognitive Robotics Traditional industrial robots often lack the adaptability and intelligence required to thrive in dynamic environments, hindering productivity and restricting innovation. Cognibotics wants to radically improve this with "Cognitive Robotics" – robots that move intelligently according to captured human intent.The company was founded in 2013 as a spin-off from Ro

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/cognibotics - 2025-09-09

MRI Simulator with True-to-Life Results  Unlimited MRI Training with Corsmed's MRI SimulatorThe Corsmed MRI Simulator provides on-demand, hands-on MRI training accessible on any laptop. Users can virtually configure hardware, manage patient setups, adjust slice angulation, and fine-tune all scanning parameters, with immediate visual feedback. This offers a more effective, scalable, and risk-free r

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/corsmed - 2025-09-09

 Damp-damaged buildings and poor indoor air is a major and increasing societal problem, not least for nurseries and schools. Researcher Lennart Larsson of the Medical Microbiology division at Lund University, has devoted several years of research to the functional cloth, cTrap.cTrap catches and binds hazardous substances to enable a clean and healthy indoor climate. It also means that students and

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/ctrap - 2025-09-09

 Cyclicor focuses on the development of safer and more sustainable polymers through patent-protected and non-toxic technology. They have started commercial development of their first product, a polycarbonate plastic resin without bisphenols.    Cyclicor Founded by Rajni Hatti-Kaul and Sang-Hyun Pyo.Portfolio company since 2018. Portfolio Manager LU Holding:christine [dot] widstrand [at] innovation

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/cyclicor - 2025-09-09

 Elonroad is a hightech electric road concept. The idea is to install a conductive rail laid on top of the road with little effect on the asphalt. Elonroad  It auto charges all types of electric vehicles when parked as well as when driving. Road traffic uses a large amount of fossil fuel with associated CO2emissions. Electric cars will increase energy efficiency for transport and reduce greenhouse

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/elonroad - 2025-09-09

 Develops a technique that prevents bacterial growth in water pipes. Can help lower capital- and operational costs while maintaining aesthetic water quality.   EPFF Develops a technique that prevents bacterial growth in water pipes.Portfolio company since 2016. Portfolio Manager LU Holding:erik [dot] larsson [at] innovation [dot] lu [dot] se (Erik Larsson), phone +46 76 771 88 66

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/epff - 2025-09-09

 Fieldly develops a digital tool that simplifies project management for construction companies. The system allows project managers to keep track of true costs and expenses and cut down the time spent on administration. During 2014 Fieldly won both Venture Cup and Business Challenge.Fieldly website   Fieldly Simplification and improvement of work in the construction process through effective commun

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/fieldly - 2025-09-09

 Gedea Biotech develops an antibiotic-free, safe and effective treatment of vaginal fungal infections. Gedea Biotech's substance is a natural substance, known to be harmless and is now formulated into an easy-to-use treatment. Behind the idea lies years of basic research from an interdisciplinary research group, and in 2017 the project won first prize in Lund University and Sparbanksstiftelsen Fin

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/gedea-biotech - 2025-09-09

 To increase accessibility of guideline recommended first line treatment for people with osteoarthritis, Arthro Therapeutics developed Joint Academy – an innovative digital platform based on scientific evidence that digitally delivers physical therapy and patient education.In Joint Academy, patients with diagnosed hip- or knee OA receive daily individually adapted exercises and educational materia

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/arthro-therapeutics-joint-academy - 2025-09-09

In order to make the application process as smooth as possible, it is important to be aware of the following points from the outset. 1. Patent before publishing! Remember that, in order to be patented, the invention must be new in relation to what is generally available on the day the patent application is submitted. This means that patents cannot be granted for published research findings. A jour

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/our-services/ipr-patent/important-points-consider - 2025-09-09

 MedVasc has developed an instrument for a safer, less painfuland more cost-effective treatment of varicose veins. Varicose vein disease affects 25-30% of the population worldwide. More serious cases often require surgical treatment and although the technique is refined, the procedure is often painful to the patient. The solution developed by MedVasc is a patent-protected medical instrument, which

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/medvasc - 2025-09-09

 Almost half of all serious bacterial infections in newborn babies are caused by group B streptococcus (GBS). These bacteria are carried by around one in four women. Professor Gunnar Lindahl and Dr Thomas Areschoug have now developed a possible vaccine against the infection. The vaccine became basis of the pharmaceutical company Minervax. The company is now based in Denmark.Minervax website   Mine

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/minervax - 2025-09-09

 Mireca Medicine is a pre-clinical stage ophthalmology start-up company seated in Tübingen (Germany) aiming to bring its targeted, small molecule drug candidate to patients suffering from previously incurable hereditary retinal diseases. Mireca Medicine is connected to an international research network.Mireca Medicine's website   Mireca Medicine Developing small molecules to treat a broad band of

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/mireca-medicine - 2025-09-09

MedBeat Sweden AB is developing an ECG module for arrhythmia detection to use outside hospitals. MedBeat Sweden website   MedBeat Sweden Mobile ECG module for arrhythmia detection. Founded by Erik Rask.Portfolio company since 2018. Portfolio Manager LU Ventures:rickard [dot] sjostrom [at] innovation [dot] lu [dot] se (Rickard Sjöström), phone +46 76 842 03 95

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/medbeat-sweden - 2025-09-09

 Reccan (former Pharma4Cure) aims to develop improved diagnosis and targeted, tumour-specific treatment of solid cancer. The focus area has been pancreatic cancer, but findings suggest suitability for several other diagnosis groups. The identification of biomarkers in blood and tissue is the basis for the development work. The researchers have worked on identifying unique proteins and protein frag

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/reccan - 2025-09-09

 SAGA Diagnostics AB is a cancer diagnostics and disease monitoring company with focus on companion diagnostics for tissue biopsies and “liquid biopsies” such as blood samples. The company offers laboratory services to the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare, and academia.The methods used by SAGA Diagnostics allow detection and analysis of circulating tumor DNA in the bloodstream and other “liquid

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/saga-diagnostics - 2025-09-09

 The biotechnology company SARomics Biostructureshas developed a new technique for testing pharmaceutical substances using 3D structure analysis. Instead of using flat images of protein, the company can produce 3D images, which are used to enhance pharmaceuticals or to understand how a protein functions. SARomics website   Saromics Biostructures Developed a new technique for testing pharmaceutical

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/saromics-biostructures - 2025-09-09

Based on many years of research within learning and educational science, they are developing a digital learning tool covering basic mathematical knowledge for children in the earliest school years. The solution is a digital learning tool that is built upon concepts of gamification. It contains 261 planets with math exercises and focuses on teaching basic math skills. It is scientifically proven to

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/lu-holding/portfolio-companies/akribian - 2025-09-09

 Today there is no drug for repairing the brain in stroke patients who have had serious brain injuries. They are left with rehabilitation to get back some of their ability in motion and speech. The company Sinntaxis AB is set out to develop a drug that can improve the rehabilitation of this patient group.Sinntaxis AB's website   Sinntaxis Developing novel therapeutics that enhance recovery of brai

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/sinntaxis - 2025-09-09