As a jury member in the Innovation Call 2026, Linnaeus Venture had the opportunity to closely follow the creativity and problem-solving skills emerging among the university’s students and researchers. The day offered valuable insights into how new ideas are shaped, tested, and challenged — and highlighted the importance of being involved early in the process, where we can contribute perspectives from both business development and investment.
A total of seven prestigious awards were presented, with the assessment criteria focusing on innovation height, impact, and feasibility.
Award Winners – Student Ideas (SEK 50,000) Funded by Drivhuset Kalmar & Växjö
Climaverb – climate communication in a new form
Invaskog – sustainable solutions for the forestry industry
Xscribe – the transcription service of the future
Coffee Mushrooms Seedlings – circular cultivation using coffee grounds as a resource
Award Winner – Student Idea (SEK 30,000) Funded by The School of Business and Economics and the Kalmar Handlande Borgares Fond
Vård24 – digital accessibility for everyone
Award Winners – Research Ideas (SEK 175,000)
PRONSAF-Swedish – Pronunciation Scoring and Feedback for Swedish
Biomarkers for Early Detection of Overtraining – monitoring inflammatory biomarkers for early detection of overtraining
A warm congratulations to all award recipients — we look forward to following your journey and development throughout 2026!
And a big thank you to LNU Innovation for a professional and inspiring event.
