We focus on identifying and investing in the most promising business ideas and research results from Linnaeus University.
We are here for you as a researcher, student, or employee at the university who wants to commercialize your idea or research results. As an investor in the very early stages, we provide capital and can finance the patenting of ideas with the goal of licensing rights or forming companies. We also offer support in areas such as corporate governance, strategy, and business development.
Pre-seed capital
Advisory
Brand
Network
Reinvestment
Startkapital
As the first investor, we can offer capital to promising project ideas and companies in the early stage. We follow you throughout the entire journey, often 5–10 years.
Rådgivning
We provide support in areas such as corporate governance, strategy, and business development so that you can focus on what you do best.
Varumärke
Seal of Excellence. An investment via the university’s holding company is a quality mark.
Nätverk
You gain access to our network. We collaborate with several players in the innovation support system. An investment through us provides access to incubator programs.
Återinvestering
The return on investment is reinvested in the next generation of exciting research ideas with the potential to change the world and create benefits for society.
Do you have an idea with great potential?
We are currently looking for ideas and projects to build a unique portfolio of future solutions. We invest in ideas and results that can form the foundation for a growth company or where rights can be licensed out. We base our investment decisions on the following criteria:
Future solution
Is your idea part of the solution to our problems and societal challenges?
Unique technology
Is your idea innovative and significantly better than today’s market solutions? It can be research-based with potential IP protection to provide a competitive advantage.
Scalability
Does your idea have the potential to become something big? Think globally, not just in your city.
Passion
Do you have the will and drive to see your idea succeed?