Innovation and entrepreneurship
For over 300 years, pioneering research at Lund University has resulted in new products, methods and services, often in collaboration with industry. The first dialysis machine, ultrasound diagnostics and Bluetooth were all developed here, among other things.
With strong support for innovation, research can lead to real-world benefits — such as new medicines, advanced materials, smart technologies, and practical solutions that help build a healthier and more sustainable future.
The Nobel Prize winner who revolutionised physics
Physicist Anne L'Huillier from Lund University was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2023 for her groundbreaking work in generating attosecond pulses of light. This technology makes it possible to study ultra-fast electron movements, which has the potential to revolutionise fields such as medicine, electronics, energy and the environment.
World-leading research infrastructure
At MAX IV, one of the world’s brightest and most powerful lights is created. Using this light, scientists can understand how materials are built and how they can be used better than ever before.
Innovations are being developed here in areas such as
- sustainable and circular materials
- new medicines
- stronger and lighter steel.
Lund innovation district
Lund Innovation District is a part of one of Europe's top academic environments. Here, scientific excellence, high-tech companies, and strong innovation environments converge – all within a 15-minute bike ride.
Partner universities in more than 70 countries
Lund University is known for its strong international profile and collaborates with several leading universities. Our extensive range of subject areas promotes interdisciplinary collaboration within academia, creating an ideal environment for scientific breakthroughs and innovations.
A selection of collaborations
Universities:
- University of California at Berkeley
- University of Cambridge
- Imperial College
- National University of Singapore
- University of Melbourne
Networks and research collaborations:
Read more about the university's international collaborations
Global engagement and international collaborations
Innovations from Lund
Bluetooth, which is used in millions of products every day, was invented in Lund. It was also here that ultrasound diagnostics, now a standard examination method in hospitals, and the dialysis machine, which improves the lives of patients with severe renal failure or chronic kidney disease worldwide, were developed.
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Innovation support services for researchers and students
The Innovation support services at Lund University helps researchers and students transform ideas and research results into valuable innovations. The support services consist of two parts: LU Innovation provides guidance and support, and LU Ventures builds companies with researchers.
Contact information
Innovation at Lund University
E-mail: info [at] innovation [dot] lu [dot] se (info[at]innovation[dot]lu[dot]se)
Visiting address: Medicon Village, The Spark, Scheeletorget 1