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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 from research in Lund, their groundbreaking test is now available in the U.S. From Lab to Life: The Research Behind SAGA's BreakthroughThere's a significant need for improved biomarkers to diagnose cancer, select the be

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/transforming-cancer-care-saga-diagnostics-test-now-launched-us - 2026-05-05

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 production with a component manufacturer. In modern mobile phones, smartwatches, and other connected devices, the on-chip memory can be responsible for more than 50% of the total energy consumption. This massive power draw

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/breakthrough-xenergic-energy-saving-memory-enters-mass-production - 2026-05-05

Can innovation strengthen research? Heiner Linke, professor of nanophysics and member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, has done exactly that by combining research and innovation. His own attitude towards utilisation and innovation has evolved from a sense of duty to passion: "Now I think it's genuinely exciting." Do you see increasing integration of innovation within research?"Twenty year

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/you-get-best-both-worlds-heiner-linke-why-swedish-researchers-should-invest-innovation - 2026-05-05

Bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common vaginal infection caused by an imbalance in the natural bacteria of the vagina, affects up to one in four women annually, often causing significant stress. Conventional antibiotic treatments typically prescribed by doctors can disrupt the natural vaginal microbiome, leading to high rates of recurrence and secondary yeast infections. Gedea Biotech’s novel antibiot

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/lab-market-phyph-now-approved-launch-eu - 2026-05-05

An innovative IVF test and a methane detector – these are some of the future innovation stars developed at Lund University. Since its launch in 2017, the Future Innovations Award has recognised ideas that can “change our world for the better”. This year, the awards were worth a total of SEK 800,000 from Sparbanken Skåne. The top prize this year goes to Yvonne Lundberg Giwercman, professor at the F

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/innovative-ideas-and-pioneering-solutions-lund-university-celebrated - 2026-05-05

Professor Thoas Fioretos is the first recipient of Lunds Innovatörspris (the Lund Innovator Award), a newly established prize that recognises research that has been successfully transformed into innovation with a tangible impact on society and the environment. Fioretos receives the award for his pioneering work in blood cancer research and his ability to translate scientific discoveries into life-

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/award-winning-cancer-researcher-revolutionises-diagnosis-and-treatment-worldwide - 2026-05-05

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 consumers. A new round of Sustainable Idea Exploration is open for applications until November 24, 2025. Stefan Schüller, a PhD student at LUCSUS, secured 150,000 SEK through Sustainable Idea Exploration to bridge a critical gap in perennial grain research: w

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/perennial-grain-research-moves-field-table-sustainable-idea-exploration-grant - 2026-05-05

On December 10, After Science Network will be launched – a new initiative for doctoral students and postdocs at Lund University who want to explore opportunities beyond academia or utilise their research through innovation. We speak with Johannes Jonasson, President of the DOKT (The Doctoral Student Guild at LTH), about why the network is needed. Lund university’s innovation office LU Innovation,

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/new-network-doctoral-students-curious-about-alternative-career-paths - 2026-05-05

Since 2024, Lund University's innovation office, LU Innovation, has worked to increase collaboration with external funders that support impact and innovation. This year, the department is deepening this collaboration. In 2026, LU Innovation is working with several new external funders and offers support to students and researchers seeking funding through information sessions and guidance on applic

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/lu-innovation-deepens-collaboration-external-funders-first-novo-nordisk-foundation - 2026-05-05

When research results are to become companies, questions can arise regarding conflicts of interest and secondary activities (bisyssla). We asked LU Innovation's legal advisor Fredrik Engfeldt what you need to consider. Fredrik, if I'm employed as researcher at Lund University, can I start my own company based on my research?"Yes, absolutely! The professor's privilege (lärarundantaget) gives you th

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/can-i-have-my-own-company-and-work-lu-fredrik-answers-your-questions - 2026-05-05

A new programme at Lund University is giving social and behavioural scientists the time, tools and community to turn research into real-world change. This spring, the Faculty of Social Sciences  launched the Social Impact Lab — in collaboration with LU Innovation — to help researchers translate their work into societal benefit.The initiative challenges the STEM-dominated innovation landscape by pl

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/lund-university-launches-social-impact-lab-social-and-behavioural-scientists - 2026-05-05

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 - 2026-05-05

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 - 2026-05-05

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 - 2026-05-05

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 - 2026-05-05

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 - 2026-05-05

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 - 2026-05-05

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 - 2026-05-05

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 - 2026-05-05

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 - 2026-05-05