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A journey of personal transformation and innovation

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:30:00 GMT

Doris Rusch, a game design researcher and the founder of Magic Circle Hut, is on a mission to shape
the future of coaching through Embodied Deep Game Design. Photo: Daniel Olsson

Can we navigate the unknown future while preparing body and mind? Meet Doris Rusch, game design researcher, and the innovator behind Embodied Deep Game Design.

Better batteries with new gas analysis technology

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:10:00 GMT

When Robin Lundström started as a doctoral student, he was asked to further develop the gas analysis
technology developed by Erik Berg, Professor at the Department of Chemistry – Ångström Laboratory.

The automotive industry is devouring batteries as the demand for electric vehicles grows. An innovation from the Department of Chemistry – Ångström Laboratory makes batteries last and can facilitate the transition from fossil fuels to renewables.

Digital support for parents of children with difficulties

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:47:00 GMT

At the end of November 2023, Linn Andersson Konke will defend her thesis at the Department of
Psychology at Uppsala University. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt

An app that gives parents tools and healthcare providers insight into children’s well-being over time. This is what Linn Andersson Konke wants to develop now that her doctoral studies in psychology are coming to an end. Armed with new insights, she sees that there is a lack of early support and follow-up initiatives that can make everyday life easier for both parents and children.

She wants to create 1177 for social services

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:03:00 GMT

The company Aidster came to life during the year Ximena Samuelsson-Allendes studied in the Master
Programme in Entrepreneurship at Uppsala University. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

A journey that got derailed was the start of a whole new adventure for Ximena Samuelsson-Allendes. Today she is the CEO of Aidster, a company she founded to reform social services. Her journey to this point involved studies in entrepreneurship at Uppsala University and a supportive network.

Programme-based idea development now offered by UU Innovation

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:10:00 GMT

The programme is ideal for those who want to kickstart their idea development journey and
prefer to do so alongside others, says Hillevi Englund about UU Innovation's new initiative.

In November, UU Innovation will kick off a programme designed for researchers curious about exploring the potential of their ideas. Here, innovation advisor Hillevi Englund provides more details about this initiative and the reasons for applying for a spot in the programme.

Wants to help researchers navigate the field of intellectual property rights

Fri, 12 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Liza Nilsson is one of UU Innovation’s intellectual property advisors. They help researchers and
students gain control of their ideas so that they can be utilised in the best possible way.
Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Liza Nilsson is a new intellectual property advisor at UU Innovation. She has a broad background from the patent industry as well as research and development work in the industrial sector. Here she answers four questions about her new role at the University and the importance of having an understanding of intellectual property rights as a researcher.

Mentor Programme sparks idea development

Mon, 01 May 2023 11:07:00 GMT

To move forward with her idea on creating an animal model platform, Emmi Puuvuori
has received support from UU Innovation, including advisors and an external mentor.
Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Hello there Emmi Puuvuori, PhD in translational medicine. Apart from recently receiving your doctorate degree from the Department of Medicinal Chemistry, you also participated in the UU Innovation mentor programme, which is open for applications.

Student project turned into start-up idea

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:57:00 GMT

With their start-up project Merit diagnostics, the Master’s students Ivana Suchankova and
Chiara Dalla Santa aim to create a unique diagnostic device that could save lives of patients
with sepsis. Photo: Merit diagnostics.

Hello Ivana Suchankova and Chiara Dalla Santa. You are Master’s students from Uppsala University competing with your start-up idea in the Venture Cup Startup regional final in May 2023.

Bright future for the intrapreneur

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 08:39:00 GMT

Katarina Blomkvist is a researcher of business studies at Uppsala University. In 2022, she founded the
company Daily Innovation 364 to help businesses strengthen their ability to innovate.
Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Intrapreneurship is a key issue for all organisations, whether in the private or the public sector. So says Katarina Blomkvist, who has spent her entire research career studying how existing companies can improve their innovation capacity and competitive ability.

Mentoring provides new perspectives

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 07:43:00 GMT

Emek Abali, Associate Professor at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering,
got a mentor through UU Innovation.

With his innovative metal 3D printer, Emek Abali wants to make production more sustainable. The UU Innovation mentor programme gave him an extra helping hand to move forward with the commercialisation of his research-based idea.

Time to apply for UU Innovation’s Mentor Programme in autumn 2023

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 08:38:00 GMT

Develop your idea faster and further by joining UU Innovation's mentor programme.
Applications for autumn 2023 are open. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Now you can apply to the UU Innovation Mentor Programme and gain new skills and networks to take your idea to the next level. Apply by 15 May 2023 for the chance to have a mentor for the autumn semester.

Project to improve support for innovations in healthcare

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:04:00 GMT

Many new healthcare solutions are taking shape at Uppsala University. The Siish project aims to
shorten the time to practical implementation. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Hello there Hillevi Englund, advisor at UU Innovation who is involved in a project aimed at shortening the time it takes for new, innovative solutions to be implemented in Swedish healthcare.

UU Innovation launches new credit-bearing course

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:46:00 GMT

Regardless of your research area, it is important to be knowledgeable about your knowledge
assets and how to best manage them. This is what you get in UU Innovation’s new course
“Strategic management of research results”, which is open for registration.
Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Hello there Nhils Forslund, advisor at UU Innovation and responsible for the course “Strategic management of research results”, which starts in May 2023 and is now open for registration.

First Attractive Innovation Projects of the year

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:47:00 GMT

Here is this year’s first recipients of UU Innovation’s Attractive Innovation Project Award.
Photo: Sara Gredemark, David Naylor, Mikael Wallerstedt.

Barely one quarter into 2023 and five projects have been awarded the Attractive Innovation Project Award by UU Innovation after significant progress on the path from idea to innovation. The promising innovations include rapid diagnostics for respiratory diseases, tools for innovation in organisations, and new radiotherapy for a currently incurable cancer.

Summer job led to starting a business

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:59:00 GMT

Viktoria Engqvist’s summer job in Uppsala University’s Ångström Laboratory paved the way for
Lea Cares. The company is set to launch its first product in spring 2023.
Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Passionate about biology and chemistry, she can't resist a challenge or learning something new. Viktoria Engqvist is a pharmacy student at Uppsala University who runs her own business selling products for healthier nails, skin and hair.

Support provided greater confidence for commercialisation

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:39:00 GMT

Marcus Wanselius turned to UU Innovation for support in reaching a wider target group with his
research results. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Marcus Wanselius began his doctoral project with a single goal – a finished dissertation. But once he had promising results in hand, he realised there could be more to it. He is now packaging his method for sale to the pharmaceutical industry.

Start-ups from Uppsala University on inspirational trip to the US

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:43:00 GMT

In February, three start-up projects from Uppsala University will be taking part in an inspiration and
internationalisation programme in Boulder in the US as part of the Sireus collaborative project.
Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Hello there, Frida Henningsson Johnson, business advisor at UU Innovation, who’ll be taking three spin-off companies from Uppsala University to the innovation hub of Boulder in the US in February.

Get publicity for your research

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:27:00 GMT

Eight research projects from Uppsala University made it onto IVA's 2022 100 list.
Photo: David Naylor, Mikael Wallerstedt, Ingrid Ajaxon.

The application for the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences’ (IVA) 100 list 2023 is now open. Increase the publicity around your research, your contacts with the business community and the innovation readiness of your research results. Apply by 28 February 2023.

Five innovation projects receive awards

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:18:00 GMT

Anna Överby Wernstedt and Ylva Ivarsson are one of the research teams that recently received the
Attractive Innovation Project award for their work in making research results useful to society. Photo: Ingrid Ajaxon.

With the award Attractive Innovation Project, UU Innovation recognises researchers and students who have taken great steps towards translating ideas and research results into innovation and societal benefits. UU Innovation announces five new award winners of 2022.

Desire to experiment provides starting point for new virus test

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:51:00 GMT

Researcher Liza Löf is now taking the plunge into the world of entrepreneurship with her
ambition of providing healthcare services with a new tool for rapid diagnosis of respiratory
diseases. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

An enthusiastic researcher, a lab experiment that was actually supposed to go wrong, and dedicated innovation support. That is the recipe for how a new rapid test for diagnosing respiratory diseases could see the light of day.

Aiming to improve the quality of care

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:59:00 GMT

Max Schoenberg is not afraid of challenges and wants to help improve healthcare with his business idea.
Photo: Hannes Rohrer.

Max Schoenberg went all out to get into the Master's programme in Entrepreneurship at Uppsala University. And it was in Uppsala that he found the inspiration and support to dare to go for his idea. Now he is building a team to realise his vision of a solution for quality monitoring in healthcare.

The researcher chose entrepreneurship

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:50:00 GMT

Emil Rosén founded the company Sapiron based on an idea he developed during his doctoral studies.
Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Most people do not go into academia because they want to become entrepreneurs. Neither did Emil Rosén, but the idea he developed during his doctoral studies was too promising to resist.

“It's not that dramatic. More than anything, I'm a problem solver.”

Several innovation companies from Uppsala University on prestigious list

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:43:00 GMT

"We are proud to be selected as one of this year’s top 33 most innovative and promising companies in
Sweden," says Dragos Dancila, researcher at Ångström Laboratory and co-founder of Percy Roc.

Each year, Sweden’s Ny Teknik magazine presents a list of the top 33 young tech companies in Sweden that are judged to be a leader of the future, and each year the innovative potential at Uppsala University is reflected in the list. This year’s top 33 list includes six innovation companies linked to research and education at the University.

New Attractive Innovation Project Award winners announced

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 22:56:00 GMT

The team behind Virubustor is one of the new recipients of UU Innovation's Attractive Innovation
Project Award. Photo: Mark Harris.

From an app that makes life easier for doctors to a new technique for cleaning the air inside vehicles, UU Innovation has announced four new winners of the Attractive Innovation Project Award among staff and students at Uppsala University.

Apply for a spot in the UU Innovation Mentor Programme

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 07:42:00 GMT

Develop your idea faster and further by joining UU Innovation's mentor programme. It’s time to
apply for the spring 2023 semester. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Now you can apply to the UU Innovation Mentor Programme and gain new skills and networks to take your idea to the next level. Apply by 15 November 2022 for the chance to have a mentor for the spring 2023 semester.

Strong team drives development of new eye disease treatment

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:14:00 GMT

By combining cutting-edge expertise in biological research with practical experience in drug
development, Elisabet Ohlin Sjöström and Lena Claesson-Welsh hope to bring a new drug to
the clinic. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

It takes a wide range of skills to drive an innovation project forward. Lena Claesson-Welsh and Elisabet Ohlin Sjöström are drawing on each other’s strengths to jointly develop a new treatment option for severe eye diseases.

UU Innovation Mentor Programme provides additional support to ten researchers

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:16:00 GMT

Micheline van Riemsdijk, a researcher at the Department of Human Geography and one of the
mentees in the programme. She is keen to turn her knowledge concerning the social
integration of highly qualified migrants into a practical solution. Photo: David Naylor.

The UU Innovation Mentor Programme matches doctoral students and researchers with experienced mentors working outside academia. A new round has just started and all participants met with their mentors at the kick-off meeting to discover what awaits.

The UU Innovation team grows stronger

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:35:00 GMT

Mathias Blob graduated as a Master of Divinity from Lund University and went on to become an
investor in innovation in Uppsala. He is taking on the role of business advisor at UU Innovation.
Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Hello, Mathias Blob! As of 1 September 2022, you are a business advisor at UU Innovation.

Breathing new life into orchids

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:51:00 GMT

Traceability is central to their method. In the case of species they hand-pollinate, like the lady's
slipper orchid, they can even identify each plant's parents. Photo: Linus Söderquist.

By pooling their knowledge of conservation genetics and orchid-growing, Linus Söderquist and Simon Hultby have developed a method to reintroduce endangered orchid species and strengthen their populations. The company they co-founded is now putting that method into practice.

Hjärnäpplet award goes to Johan Elf and Özden Baltekin

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:58:00 GMT

Johan Elf and Özden Baltekin have developed the world’s fastest antibiotic susceptibility test.
Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

In just 30 minutes, their test can determine which antibiotic is required to treat a urinary tract infection. Johan Elf and Özden Baltekin are recognised for their innovation, which will help reduce antibiotic resistance and advance personalised care.

Popular 18th-century medicine in a new form

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:29:00 GMT

Nils-Otto Ahnfelt and Hjalmars Fors' work on recreating Hjärnes Testamente began as a research
project at the Department of History of Science and Ideas at Uppsala University.
Photo: Antidotarium AB.

Hello to Nils-Otto Ahnfelt, PhD pharmacist and visiting researcher at the Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences. Together with the historian of science Hjalmar Fors, you have developed a reconstruction of the 300-year-old medicine Hjärnes Testamente in the form of a bitter schnapps. How did you come up with the idea of recreating an 18th-century medicine?

“I want the method to be utilised, not stored in a drawer”

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:43:00 GMT

Robin Dürr had the chance to conduct his PhD in a project funded by the EU. With the possibility to
counteract climate change, he sees the direct application and impact of his research and how it
could be beneficial for society. Photo: Mariia Pavliuk

With his novel and patented method to fabricate a membrane electrode assembly, Robin Dürr, a PhD student in physical chemistry, hopes to accelerate the use of electrochemical cells and hence the transition to renewable energy sources. UU Innovation has asked him a few questions about his invention and the plan for getting it out into practical use.

New approach to reduce shoplifting

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:08:00 GMT

With their startup Datana, Ali Jumaa and Adib Ahrari want to vitalise retail. The company recently
launched its first prototype using AI to prevent theft. Photo: Datana

Adib Ahrari and Ali Jumaa have started the company Datana together with five fellow students from Uppsala University and KTH Royal Institute of Technology. They aim to reduce thefts from shops using smart technology that helps store staff to work preventively.

New chemical biology method aims at more specific disease diagnoses

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:42:00 GMT

Daniel Globisch, associate professor and former SciLifeLab fellow at Uppsala University, has
developed a new method for more specific diagnoses of metabolic diseases.
Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt

Are there more effective ways to detect diseases in biological samples than the standard ones today? A new method developed at Uppsala University seems promising. Daniel Globisch, an associate professor and former SciLifeLab fellow at Uppsala University, believes his method will be a tool for future clinical use.

How innovation from Uppsala University can reduce antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 07:32:00 GMT

Nikos Fatsis-Kavalopoulos and his research colleagues have developed a new method to determine
how effective a combination of two antibiotics can be in stopping bacterial growth. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Treating severe infections with a combination of antibiotics has long been standard practice in Swedish medicine. Despite this, at present there is no clinical test to prove how well it actually works. Researcher Nikos Fatsis-Kavalopoulos wants to change that.

She is creating brilliant chances for cancer patients

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:06:00 GMT

Marika Nestor, Associate Professor of Medical Radiation Science at Uppsala University, is driving the
development of targeted radiopharmaceuticals for the treatment of a very serious form of cancer
where there is a lack of effective treatment. Photo: David Naylor.

Radiopharmaceuticals that fight cancer are on the rise and Marika Nestor is doing everything she can to contribute to their development. An antibody from her lab offers hope for a future treatment for those affected by anaplastic thyroid cancer, a currently incurable form of cancer.

Collecting recipes and the stories behind them

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:33:00 GMT

“When you look in the margins of these books and pages you can sometimes find children’s drawings.
It’s nice to see the things people leave behind," says Helga Müllneritsch. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Historical recipes and cookbooks abound to teach us about past foods and dietary. Less is known about the people who actually wrote them. A historical documentation project based in Uppsala University is trying to change that.

In the head of a business advisor

Mon, 30 May 2022 10:17:00 GMT

Susanne Bredenberg and Ingrid Ajaxon work as business advisors at UU Innovation, and are always keen to hear more about new research from the University. Photo: Sara Gredemark.

Hello there Susanne and Ingrid, business advisors at Uppsala University, who work in the field of utilisation and play a supportive role with both students and researchers.

Honoured for progress from idea to innovation

Mon, 23 May 2022 11:48:00 GMT

Innovation projects for better health awarded by UU Innovation for success in attracting funding for further development.

UU Innovation recognises research-based innovation projects that have engaged funders, investors and customers for further development and exploitation. Six new projects have been honoured with the Attractive Innovation Project award.

Eight Uppsala University research projects on IVA 100 List

Fri, 06 May 2022 11:49:00 GMT

Marika Edoff, researcher in solar cell technology at Uppsala University, coordinates SOLVE (Solar Research Center Sweden), which is one of the projects selected for IVA's 100 list 2022. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) has announced its 100 List 2022. The theme for the list is technology in the service of humankind and the chosen projects are all deemed to be ready for utilisation in the immediate future. Eight of the 70 projects on the list are being conducted at Uppsala University.

Uppsala researcher honoured as innovative entrepreneur

Wed, 04 May 2022 15:31:00 GMT

Space technology researcher Anders Ajaxon Persson receives the 2022 ÅForsk Entrepreneurial Grant for the idea of transforming an innovation meant to detect traces of life on Mars into a useful solution for the care of premature babies. Photo: Ingrid Ajaxon.

Anders Ajaxon Persson, a researcher in space technology at Uppsala University and co-founder of the company Fourth State Systems, is one of the ten innovative entrepreneurs in Sweden to be awarded the ÅForsk Entrepreneurial Grant for 2022. He is being recognised for his drive to equip the healthcare sector with a new solution for monitoring the health of premature babies.

Successful matching in UU Innovation’s mentor programme

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:27:00 GMT

Daniel Camsund, researcher at the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, has received a major boost in his innovation project thanks to his mentor.

The UU Innovation’s mentor programme offers extra support for those looking to develop an idea towards innovation. The application deadline for the autumn semester is 30 April. One of the researchers currently in the programme is Daniel Camsund, who has a technical idea that could speed up the development of biologic drugs.

Frida Henningson Johnson joins the team at UU Innovation

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 07:38:00 GMT

Frida Henningson Johnson is a new business advisor at UU Innovation. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Research, innovation and communication are close to her heart. Frida Henningson Johnson has now switched back to academia after several years in the business world, joining the UU Innovation team as a new business advisor on 1 April 2022.

Vem formar framtiden? (inspelning)

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 18:03:00 GMT

Nu kan du ta del av inspelningen från UU Innovations seminarium om inkluderande innovation från den 8 mars 2022.

Se inspelningen från UU Innovations digitala seminarium 8 mars 2022 om inkluderande innovation, som nu finns tillgänglig med undertexter på både svenska och engelska.

Mentor as a sounding board for utilisation

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:40:00 GMT

Liza Löf is one of the researchers who got a mentor from the business world in the UU Innovation mentor programme.

Hello there Liza Löf, researcher at the Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology. You are one of the researchers participating in the UU Innovation mentor programme, which is once again open for applications. What do you consider the best thing about the programme?

Sight set on new treatment for COVID-19

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:24:00 GMT

Commercialising research results is a new experience to Jens Carlsson at the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, but he is already hoping to have the opportunity to be involved in new projects that could lead to drugs. Photo: Niklas Norberg Wirtén.

Hello there… Jens Carlsson, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology and one of the researchers behind a promising new molecule for a drug to combat coronavirus.

Hjärnäpplet - an innovation prize with many dimensions

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:57:00 GMT

The Innovation Prize “Hjärnäpplet” has evolved from being a prize for material researchers at the Ångström Laboratory to being an innovation prize for the entire University. The prize sculpture itself has a very special story to tell. At the same time, it is an exciting piece of art in its own right, with depth in several dimensions.

The “Hjärnäpplet” Innovation Prize was first developed to reward materials researchers with sustainable business ideas. Now it rewards all kinds of innovation at Uppsala University, and does so with plenty of built-in symbolism. Former researcher Richard Karmhag is responsible for the design.

UU Innovation Mentor Programme open for application

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:43:00 GMT

Develop your idea faster and further by joining UU Innovation's mentor program. Applications for autumn 2022 are open. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Applications are now being accepted for the UU Innovation Mentor Programme for doctoral students and researchers interested in getting an extra boost in their utilisation projects. Apply by 30 April for the opportunity to be awarded a place in the programme for the autumn semester 2022.

Useful knowledge to realise the value of research results

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Learning about patent databases and how to search for patent information were some of the things
that doctoral student Arindam De Tarafder really appreciated about UU Innovation's credit-bearing
course on intellectual property in research. Photo: David Naylor.

Three questions to Arindam De Tarafder, PhD student in the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology who took UU Innovation’s postgraduate course on intellectual property in research in the fall of 2021. A new round of the course is currently ongoing.

Materials company in Uppsala launches special toothpaste

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:43:00 GMT

Håkan Engqvist, Professor of Materials Science, has developed a material that is used in toothpaste to alleviate dentin hypersensitivity. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Hello there... Håkan Engqvist, Professor of Materials Science at Uppsala University and co-founder of Psilox, the company bringing new biomaterials to the dental market. Psilox has now launched its first product under the brand name Caposal.

Cleaner air on the bus could soon be a reality

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Marvin Seibert is measuring the airflow on newly installed, ten meters long air extraction ducts on a 70-passenger hybrid-electric city bus. Photo: Mark Harris.

During the corona pandemic, most people who had a choice steered away from travelling by bus. We have been urged to avoid and not contribute to congestion on board. New technology for air purification in buses offers hope for safe public transport even in times of pandemic.

Learn the essentials of intellectual property

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:44:00 GMT

Learn how to identify, protect and make use of your intellectual assets. Sign up for the credit-bearing course Intellectual property in research: strategies and practices, which starts on 23 March. Photo: Shutterstock.

The course on intellectual property in research is now open for registration. Learn about useful strategies and practices in this course that is aimed for doctoral students and researchers and provided by UU Innovation in collaboration with the Swedish Patent and Registration Office, PRV.

From medical genetics to Russian studies - 14 researchers join UU Innovation's mentor program

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT

This spring, Beata Filipek-Gorniok from the Department of organismal biology will work together with a mentor to develop DanioReadout, a zebrafish model system-based service platform, for commercial use. Photo: Tiffany Klingström.

The UU Innovation mentor program of spring 2022 is now up and running. At the kick off on 24 January, all participating researchers met their mentors on Zoom, marking the beginning of a six-month collaboration.

Get publicity for your research

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:04:00 GMT

Uppsala University researchers Inger Gustavsson and Nazar Akrami made IVA's 100-list 2021. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt/Mark Harris.

Increase the publicity around your research, your contacts with the business community and the innovation readiness of your research results. Apply to IVA's 100 list 2022.

Apply for ÅForsk’s Entrepreneurial Scholarship 2022

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:57:00 GMT

Entrepreneurial grants for entrepreneurial academics. ÅForsk's Entrepreneurial Scholarship is awarded in collaboration with Swedish Incubators & Science Parks. Picture: www.sisp.se.

ÅForsk’s Entrepreneurial Scholarship is for entrepreneurs who are connected to a university environment, either as a student, a doctoral student, a researcher or as teacher. Sweden's 10 most innovative entrepreneurs will be awarded SEK 200,000 each. The application period is open.

Learn how to successfully plan for research impact

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 09:14:00 GMT

In January and February UU Innovation will host a workshop about the tool Impact Planning Canvas that can assist researchers in describing the long-term effects of the work they are doing as well as how to accomplish those effects. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Impact Planning Canvas is a tool for identifying the possible impact and planning for how you can achieve it in the best way. In January and February, UU Innovation will host a workshop where you will have the opportunity to learn about the tool, and also apply it to your own project.

New technology detects rare mutations

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:46:00 GMT

Lei Chen, researcher at the Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology and co-founder of Rarity Bioscience AB, wants to see his technology benefit patients. Photo: David Naylor.

Fast, sensitive, and reliable technology for detecting rare mutations. This is the invention behind Rarity Bioscience, a spin-out company from Uppsala University.

Patent protection creates opportunities

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 08:11:00 GMT

Ana Belen Iglesias Gonzalez has applied for a patent for an invention that she developed in the lab during her time as a doctoral student. Photo: private.

Hello there Ana Belen Iglesias Gonzalez, PhD student at the Department of Neuroscience, who recently filed a patent application for a new type of box for handling test tubes.

They want to develop healthcare from within

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:41:00 GMT

Fredrik Junerfält has trained as a doctor at Uppsala University and is one of the founders of the startup company RoundBit. Photo: Klara Westman.

No more piles of papers for rounds and decisions in healthcare. That is the goal of RoundBit, a company founded by two doctors who see the need to develop healthcare from within.

Innovation prize awarded to Uppsala student

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 09:15:00 GMT

Mamduh Halawa has been awarded the second prize of SEK 75,000 for his Zeeds app by the SKAPA foundation, which annually awards an innovation prize to young innovators. Photo: Johan Wahlgren.

Hello there… Mamduh Halawa, a student in the Psychology Programme at Uppsala University, who developed the Zeeds app and is now being honoured with the “SKAPA-talang” innovation award for young innovators in the national finals.

The UU Innovation team grows stronger with new business advisor

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 15:55:00 GMT

Ingrid Ajaxon joins the UU Innovation team from the Uppsala University spin-off company Disruptive Materials. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

As of 1 November, Ingrid Ajaxon is the new business advisor at UU Innovation. She joins the team from Uppsala-based Disruptive Materials, which brought the groundbreaking material Upsalite to market.

More people want to test their ideas

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 15:12:00 GMT

A clearer offer of what UU Innovation can help with along with new initiatives to stimulate interest in utilisation explain the higher and more equal influx of new ideas according to Malin Graffner Nordberg, head of department. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

This year’s new initiative at UU Innovation has paid off. The number of ideas submitted by researchers and doctoral students this year reached the same level as 2020 as a whole – after just the first nine months. The previous year’s skewed influx of ideas has been straightened out, and a larger number of women are among the idea owners seeking support to test the potential of their ideas.

Algorithm makes it easier to detect sepsis

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:38:00 GMT

Inger Persson is a statistics teacher and researcher at Uppsala University with a background in drug development. Together with two alumni she is conducting a project focused on predicting which intensive care patients are at risk of developing sepsis. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Each year, nearly 8,000 Swedes die of sepsis, commonly known as blood poisoning. Inger Persson and her team have developed the NAVOY Sepsis algorithm to aid healthcare professionals by enabling the early detection and treatment of sepsis, a disease that is difficult to diagnose and often progresses very quickly. The goal: to save more lives.

Research group that wants to eradicate cervical cancer

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:24:00 GMT

Inger Gustavsson is project manager of the research group at Uppsala University that has developed a new method to detect HPV, the infection that causes cervical cancer. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Eradicating cervical cancer is the driving force behind the self-sampling and testing concept developed by a research group at the Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology. After extensive studies, the HPVir concept is ready to be used on a larger scale.

The UU Innovation Mentor Program for researchers is now being launched in a new and improved form

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:05:00 GMT

The UU Innovation Mentor Program matches researchers (including doctoral students) with experienced people working outside of academia. They contribute their knowledge and contacts to ensure that research results find an actual use in society. Applications for a place in the program for spring semester 2022 are now being accepted.

Test yourself – what good ideas can be found in your research?

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:59:00 GMT

Which of your research results have the potential to solve a problem in a new way? Take UU Innovation’s self-test to see whether what you are developing in your research has the potential to create value for others as well.

Intellectual property in research in focus in credit-bearing course

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:56:00 GMT

Learn how to identify, protect and make use of your intellectual assets. Sign up for the postgraduate course Intellectual property in research: strategies and practices, which starts in September. The course is provided by UU Innovation in collaboration with the Swedish Patent and Registration Office.

Nominate candidates for the Innovation Prize Hjärnäpplet 2021

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:41:00 GMT

Nominate your candidate between 22 March and 25 April 2021. All Uppsala university employees may nominate and contribute to the process of appointing this year's winner of the Uppsala University Innovation Prize - Hjärnäpplet.

Apply for IVA's 100 list 2021 with research that can contribute to sustainable crisis preparedness

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:50:00 GMT

The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, IVA, calls for research in engineering and economic sciences focused on sustainable preparedness for future crises to go on its 100 List 2021. The last day to apply is 21 March.

Equal opportunities - why bother?

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:34:00 GMT

On 8 March, Uppsala University Innovation in collaboration with Junior Faculty and the Society for Women Researchers in Uppsala invite you to an online event focussing on women's opportunities to fully engage in solving future challenges.

Five new projects collaborate on societal challenges

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:58:00 GMT

One of the projects that has received funding is VLMuse (Virtual learning and Museums) led by Anna Foka, expert and lecturer in Digital Cultural Heritage, Department of ALM. Researchers will work together with the World Culture Museums in Sweden to investigate and develop digital and inclusive learning experiences for school students based on the museums' collections. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Five new projects have received funding within the framework of Uppsala University's Verification for collaboration program, VFS. The projects concern for example virtual learning and museums and the implementation of the Philani Mentor Mother Model in socially deprived communities.

Postgraduate course on intellectual property and commercialisation

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:54:00 GMT

UU Innovation invites doctoral students, postdocs and researchers to sign up for a new round of the course on intellectual property and commercialisation (3 ECTS). The course runs in March and is now open for registration.

Ny organisation av Uppsala universitets gemensamma innovations- och samverkansstöd

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:30:00 GMT

Den 1 januari 2021 gjordes en uppdelning av UU Innovations verksamhet och två nya enheter bildades med placering under rektor: UU Innovation respektive UU Samverkan. Syftet är att stärka universitetets gemensamma innovations- och samverkansarbete i enlighet med UU Mål och strategier.

Diversifying the past with digital technology

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:44:00 GMT

Anna Foka, Associate Professor in Information Technology and the Humanities at Uppsala University.

"We are all one humanity, so how do we use technology to communicate that?" asks Anna Foka in this short talk. The question clearly captures her focus and drive as a researcher.

Researchers need to support the implementation of new knowledge

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 09:47:00 GMT

Anna Sarkadi. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

As a professor of social medicine, she has the entire population as her patient. Anna Sarkadi's research concerns societal interventions to prevent child and parent mental health problems and promote wellbeing. She sees her research group as a resource that can have an influence on the national arena and she firmly claims that it is simply not enough to publish scientifically, not if you, like her, work with applied research. As a researcher, she thinks it is important to work to ensure that the knowledge that is produced is also implemented. Even so, she knows from her own experience, which includes parental support in preschool environments and methods in child health care, that implementing research is not easy.

“Implementing evidence-based practice is a huge challenge for our welfare society,” says Anna in this interview.

Develops new tool for profiling potential perpetrators of violence

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:02:00 GMT

Nazar Akrami, researcher in psychology at Uppsala University and one of the inventors of Dechefr.

Which people are interested in using peaceful methods and which are prone to resorting to violence to accomplish something? And how can we measure risk indicators for extreme behaviors? These are questions of great interest to Nazar Akrami, associate professor of psychology, in his research on prejudice and attitudes linked to personality. Together with research colleagues at his own department and the Swedish Defense Research Agency, FOI, he has developed a tool that, with the help of algorithms, will help find potential perpetrators of violence, as well as terrorists. The tool can automatically and quickly analyze large amounts of text online based on a range of psychological variables and focuses on assessing the risks of violent and terrorist acts. The tool has aroused great interest among analysts at police authorities around the world and is now being tested by the FBI.

“The interest is there and it comes from different places so there is probably a need, we absolutely believe so,” says Nazar Akrami in this interview.

The tool has been named Dechefr, which is a clear flirtation with the word "decipher" and is now being developed commercially within a company that the researchers started for that purpose.

Sharing is caring

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 13:43:00 GMT

Louise von Essen.

Louise von Essen is a professor of caring science and program director for U-CARE - a strategic research initiative for psychological care via the Internet. At U-CARE, Louise and her research team are developing innovative treatment programs to improve the mental health of people suffering from diseases such as cancer, dementia and heart problems, for both patients and their loved ones. Involving those affected by the research is a natural course of action for Louise and her colleagues and something she thinks more people could be better at. The knowledge that researchers at U-CARE have now built up over 10 years also includes how to design studies to be able to conduct valuable and relevant research. Presently, her thoughts are occupied with how the knowledge of conducting relevant clinical research can be packaged and disseminated to others.

Susanne Bredenberg is new business advisor at Uppsala University Innovation

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 12:11:00 GMT

Susanne Bredenberg. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

She has experience from working as a researcher within academia and the pharmaceutical industry, and she has built a company from the ground up. Now she is looking forward to helping other researchers make use of their results outside academia. Uppsala University Innovation welcomes Susanne Bredenberg as a new business advisor.

Gör verkstad av avancerad maskininlärning

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 10:46:00 GMT

Scaleout Systems utvecklar en lösning för integritetsbevarande och säker maskininlärning.
Företaget är en avknoppning från forskning vid Uppsala universitet. Foto: Shutterstock

Scaleout Systems är ett uppstartsbolag med fokus på att hjälpa organisationer att ta avancerad maskininlärning till produktion. Företaget, en avknoppning från Uppsala universitet, är på frammarsch och har nyligen blivit både partner till den nationella satsningen AI Sweden och tagit sig in på listan över framstående startups inom AI och datavetenskap.

Want to solve problems that affect people

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:08:00 GMT

Alexander Medvedev.

His projects always start in some practical problem that arouses his interest. And they always end up with him wanting to see how the solution actually works. The step to application comes naturally to Alexander Medvedev, Professor of Control Engineering at the Department of Information Technology, Uppsala University. Rarely does he need to look for problems to study and solve, they are always there. One that affects us all right now is Covid-19 and he is part of the Crush Covid project which is a collaboration between Uppsala University and the Uppsala Region.

“If you want to overcome an epidemic, you have to use automatic control,” says Alexander in this interview.

Medical challenges are particularly interesting to Alexander and one of his goals is to be able to contribute to a solution that has a major impact.

Collaboration drives improvements

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:51:00 GMT

Åsa Cajander.

Åsa Cajander embraces the great breadth of her field of research with great enthusiasm. She is a professor of Human Computer Interaction at the Department of Information Technology, Uppsala University, and has explored the area in many different settings, not least within healthcare. Collaboration runs as a common thread through both her research and teaching. It becomes a means of creating new ideas and driving improvements that can make a real difference for both organisations and individuals.

“I’m into trying to rescue the world. That’s my mission,” Åsa says in this interview.

The two sides of collaboration

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:50:00 GMT

Anneli Häyrén.

Anneli Häyrén is not alone in thinking that research-based knowledge is important when engaging in activities to increase gender equality at the work place. On the contrary, as a gender researcher and gender equality expert, she is often contacted to contribute her knowledge in these processes. Collaborating with organisations outside academia is part of her daily life as a researcher. She also states that it has its clear advantages, such as funding and increased quality in research. The question is whether there are any downsides, not least from a gender equality perspective?

Collaboration that combats antibiotic resistance

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:47:00 GMT

Enrico Baraldi.

"How can we bring about systemic change to improve the use and availability of antibiotics?" This is an issue that engages Enrico Baraldi, professor of industrial technology and project manager for PLATINEA - a collaborative platform between academia, healthcare, industry and government. PLATINEA is basically a step in combating antibiotic resistance, but what is the role of the university in such a context? Could the university have the role of an enabler for critical collaboration and, in the long-term, societal benefit?

Collaborations keep the dialogue going

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:44:00 GMT

Charlotte Platzer Björkman.

Solar cell researcher Charlotte Platzer Björkman sees a bright future ahead when it comes to solar energy. In her research, she develops thin film solar cells that use less material and energy in production than conventional solar cells. She is also looking for new solar cell materials that are inexpensive, environmentally friendly and highly available. New materials can lead to new applications, allowing even larger use of solar cells to meet global electricity demands. Nevertheless, as a researcher it can be difficult to know when you have an idea that can be commercialised. Collaboration with industry is a way to create an understanding of challenges and needs, as well as identifying opportunities for students.

Far from the eye of the hurricane

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:42:00 GMT

Gabriele Messori.

Life is anything but calm for Gabriele Messori. He is an associate professor of meteorology and his main research interests are extreme weather and atmospheric predictability in current and future climates. In the spring of 2020, he received a large research grant from the Research Executive Agency (REA) and the project planning is in full swing. The project includes several companies and there is a clear focus on bringing research findings into practical use. His interest in finding ways for his knowledge to make an impact and be of use in society is also the primary reason for his participation in UU Innovation's Mentor4Research programme.

Returning to the lab with new knowledge

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:40:00 GMT

Gustaf Gredebäck.

Gustaf Gredebäck is a professor of developmental psychology and director of the Uppsala Child and Baby Lab. His drive to understand what promotes young children's development is as strong as communicating that knowledge to parents and preschool staff. Among other things, Gustaf is involved in the creation of a preschool center in Uppsala. By working closer together with preschools, he brings new knowledge to the lab and enriches the preschool environment.

He wants to create meaning in life - for himself and others

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:38:00 GMT

Mamduh Halawa.

Mamduh Halawa keeps himself busy. With just one year left of his studies at the Psychology programme at Uppsala University, he has already published a book and developed a mobile app that is soon ready for launch. The Zeeds mobile app is based on the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) method, which Mamduh describes as a young branch of cognitive behavioral therapy. The app will help its users create a more meaningful life by playfully stimulating more of the concrete behaviors that create joy and meaning for each individual.

"You are outside but in"

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:34:00 GMT

Malin Eriksson.

Malin Eriksson is soon finishing her doctoral studies in developmental psychology. In the spring of 2020, she has worked together with Heby municipality in a project that concerns young people who neither study nor have a job. Collaborating with an external actor can be somewhat challenging, but at the same time very rewarding for everyone involved. “Relationships are important and building them take time,” Malin states.

The team is everything

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:23:00 GMT

Stergios Efes.

A good team is key when it comes to the opportunity to develop as a company and overcome setbacks. These are the words of Stergios Efes, who together with a friend started the company nonoGroup in parallel with his studies as a language technologist at Uppsala University. nonoGroup is developing a search engine service tailored for companies. Others things he has learned during his incipient journey as an entrepreneur, is the importance of sharing your ideas with others and listening to, and learning from, feedback.

Mats Falk joins UU Innovation

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 08:56:00 GMT

Mats Falk. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

“I’m looking forward to working with researchers, giving guidance on how to commercialise innovative project and product proposals,” says Mats Falk who is new business advisor at UU Innovation.

UU Innovation strengthens its team with a new collaboration manager

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 08:25:00 GMT

Therese Fagerqvist. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Therese Fagerqvist is a new collaboration manager at UU Innovation and she brings with her many years of experience in project management and process development.

"This is something I myself really missed during my time as a researcher."

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 08:40:00 GMT

Together, Shruti Kashyap, researcher at the Department of business studies and Björn Sjöholm, cybersecurity entrepreneur, make up one of twenty Mentor4Research teams at Uppsala University, a programme in which business-minded mentors help young researchers build networks and learn about commercialisation.

The last day to apply for Mentor4Research 2021 is approaching. The programme provides PhD students and researchers from all subject areas the opportunity to partner with a mentor from outside of academia and develop a broader network both within and outside the university.

Företagens frågor i fokus på årlig materialdag

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:41:00 GMT

AIMday Materials har sedan 2008 samlat företag och materialforskare på Ångströmlaboratoriet varje år i oktober. Årets upplaga går av stapeln den 22 oktober och för första gången online. Foto: Martina Sjaunja.

Samverkan kring industrins materialfrågor. I oktober är det dags igen. För trettonde året i rad bjuder Uppsala universitet in företag till AIMday Materials som i år går av stapeln i digital form den 22 oktober.

What intellectual assets hide in your research project?

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:19:00 GMT

Learn how to identify and make use of your intellectual assets. Take the course on intellectual property and commercialisation provided by Uppsala University Innovation in collaboration with the Swedish Patent and Registration Office. Registration for the course is open.

Finansiering till tre innovativa uppstartsbolag med ursprung från Uppsala universitet

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:58:00 GMT

Robin Augustine är docent i teknisk fysik med inriktning mot mikrovågsteknik och grundare av bolaget Probingon som nu fått finansiering från Vinnova.

Vinnova delar ut totalt 42 miljoner till 141 uppstartsbolag med innovativa affärsidéer. Bolagen får ett bidrag på upp till 300 000 kronor och tre av dessa är avknoppningsbolag från Uppsala universitet.

Uppsalas vattenutmaningar i fokus

Thu, 28 May 2020 14:45:00 GMT

Vilka utmaningar står Uppsala inför i vattenfrågan? Kom med och lyssna och diskutera på Accessdagen den 3 juni då frågan kommer att belysas ur flera perspektiv. Du kan delta på Zoom.

Uppsala University Innovation starts open-coaching on Zoom

Wed, 27 May 2020 10:06:00 GMT

Hello there ... Björn Ingemarsson, advisor at UU Innovation, who will answer your questions during Innovation hour.

Collaboration funding for four new projects

Wed, 20 May 2020 13:29:00 GMT

Karin Eriksson Johansson, Katedralskolan in Uppsala, and Stina Hallsén at Uppsala University's Department of Education, are working together in a project about lesson-based assessment.

The assessment practice of schools, the Internet of Things, food knowledge, and new technology for concentrating sunlight. These are the areas in focus in four projects that received funding at the start of the year through Uppsala University's Verification for Collaboration (VFS) programme.

Välkommen på kvartssamtal med UU Innovation

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:16:00 GMT

Vad är en innovation? Vem är innovatör? Vad gör ett innovationskontor? UU Innovation lanserar nu ett nytt format för att skapa en dialog kring dessa och andra närliggande frågor. Häng med på kvartssamtal med UU Innovation två gånger i veckan under maj och juni via Zoom.

Mikrosensor för lokalisering av smärtkällor bland finansierade samverkansprojekt i utlysning från innovationsprogram

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 08:14:00 GMT

Mårten Prosell, VD DoloRadix AB, och projektledare Ken Welch testar prototypsensorn som tagits fram på Ångströmlaboratoriet vid Uppsala universitet. Med finansiering från Swelife och Medtech4Health kan de nu gå vidare med utvecklingen i ett gemensamt projekt.

15 projekt som verkar för en bättre hälsa får dela på 36 miljoner kronor i innovationsprogrammen Swelifes och Medtech4Healths gemensamma utlysning. Ken Welch, professor vid institutionen för materialvetenskap vid Uppsala universitet, leder ett av de utvalda projekten.

Uppsalaforskaren Sara Mangsbo utsedd till en av Sveriges mest innovativa entreprenörer

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:43:00 GMT

Sara Mangsbo, forskare inom immunonkologi prisas för sin kroppsfabriksinnovation som kan ge snabbare och billigare invididanpassade cancerbehandlingar. Foto: Barbara Locke Grandér.

Sara Mangsbo, cancerforskare och serieentreprenör har utsetts till en av Sveriges tio mest innovativa entreprenörer 2020 av Stiftelsen ÅForsk och branschorganisationen Swedish Incubators & Science Parks, SISP. Hon tilldelas ÅForsk Entreprenörsstipendium om 200 000 kronor för läkemedelsutvecklingsprojektet IMMGAP.

Time to nominate candidates for the Uppsala University Innovation Prize 'Hjärnäpplet' 2020

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 23:01:00 GMT

Now is the time to nominate your candidate for Uppsala University's Innovation Prize Hjärnapplet. The prize consists of a diploma, a sculpture and SEK 50,000. Nominate your candidate by 26 April.

UU Innovation grows stronger with new IP advisor

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 10:42:00 GMT

As IP advisor Thorunn Grenmark uses knowledge and experience gained from working with strategic and practical issues in the field of intellectual property rights in different industries to advise researchers and students at Uppsala University. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

She thrives in entrepreneurial environments and wants to help make the important, but sometimes tricky, intellectual property rights easier. Since early March, Thorunn Grenmark has been serving as a new advisor at UU Innovation, bringing with her almost 30 years of experience in the field of intellectual property rights.

EIT Health program 'Start-ups meet Pharma'.

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:19:00 GMT

Here is a grand opportunity to collaborate with pharmaceutical companies on your innovative solution. Researchers and students with a registered company can now apply for joining the EIT Health program 'Start-ups meet Pharma'.

Pursue your healthcare innovation - apply for Headstart funding

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 23:00:00 GMT

Are you a researcher or student who have registered a company to pursue a business within the health care area? You can now apply for up to 50 000 EUR in Headstart Funding from EIT Health to validate your idea, product or service further.

Four reasons for Uppsala University PhDs and researchers to take the course on intellectual property and commercialisation

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 21:54:00 GMT

Are you curious of commercialisation? Would you like to increase your understanding of the various intellectual property (IP) tools that are out there and how they play an important role in the utilisation of research? In that case, Uppsala University Innovation’s course on IP and commercialisation can be something for you. Here are four good reasons to register for the course.

Entreprenörsstipendium till Anders Ajaxson Persson och Sara Mangsbo

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 10:36:00 GMT

Andes Ajaxson Persson och Sara Mangsbo kombinerar forskning med företagande och tilldelades i början av februari Peter Egardts stipendium för Uppländskt entreprenörskap. Foto: Mikael Wallerstedt.

Årets pristagare av Peter Egardts stipendium för Uppländskt entreprenörskap är Anders Ajaxson Persson och Sara Mangsbo, forskare inom mikrosystemteknik respektive immunonkologi vid Uppsala universitet.

3D-printing allows production of environmentally friendly radiation absorbers

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 08:51:00 GMT

The ability to make complex shapes easily by means of 3D printing is important to provide effective shielding of stray radiation and to provide collimated beams. Photo: Additive Composite Uppsala AB.

A new high-technology polymer composite for radiation shielding applications has been launched by the Uppsala University spin-off company Additive Composite Uppsala AB. The material is optimized for 3D-printing which makes it easier for industry and big science facilities to replace toxic materials.

Course on intellectual property and commercialisation now open for registration

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:10:00 GMT

Join fellow doctoral students and researchers from different parts of the university to learn more about IP and commercialisation - in theory and practice. The course starts in March and is open for registration.

Funding for five new collaborative projects

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:27:00 GMT

With the support of collaboration funds from Uppsala University, the researcher Malin Eriksson and Heby municipality initiate a collaboration to strengthen the municipality's ability to help young people who do not study or work. Photo: Shutterstock.

Five new research collaborations with external parties have kicked off after receiving funding through the University’s Verification for Collaboration initiative (abbreviated VFS in Swedish). Purification of stormwater, municipal activity responsibility, and women’s influence in religious communities are three examples of focus areas.

24 December 2019 - Charlotte Platzer Björkman

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 23:02:00 GMT

23 December 2019 - Elisabet Nielsen

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:47:00 GMT

22 December 2019 - Mats Utas

Sun, 22 Dec 2019 00:44:00 GMT

21 December 2019 - Roger Herbert

Sat, 21 Dec 2019 01:42:00 GMT

20 December 2019 - Marika Nestor

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:38:00 GMT

19 December 2019 - Katarina Blomkvist

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 23:07:00 GMT

18 December 2019 - Hermann Dürr

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 23:32:00 GMT

17 December 2019 - Pawel Baranczewski

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 03:28:00 GMT

16 December 2019 - Anna Foka

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 03:15:00 GMT

15 December 2019 - Urban Wiklund

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 05:13:00 GMT

14 December 2019 - Greta Hultqvist

Sat, 14 Dec 2019 03:09:00 GMT

Innovation development in focus at the Humanities Theatre

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:43:00 GMT

Uppsala University Innovation's annual after work event took place at the Humanities Theatre and gathered some 100 people. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt.

For the third year in a row, Uppsala University Innovation has shined a spotlight on promising innovation projects in a festive event held during Nobel Week. This year, fifteen projects involving researchers and students from all disciplinary domains were awarded the distinction Attractive Innovation Project.

13 December 2019 - Gustaf Gredebäck

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 02:21:00 GMT

12 december 2019 - Mats Målqvist

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 02:18:00 GMT

11 December 2019 - Carolina Wählby

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 01:14:00 GMT

10 December 2019 - Maths Isacson

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 02:11:00 GMT

9 December 2019 - Sanna Koskiniemi

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 03:08:00 GMT

8 December 2019 - Meena Daivadanam

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 01:06:00 GMT

7 December 2019 - Anna-Sara Lind

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 01:26:00 GMT

6 December 2019 - Guilherme Costa Baião

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 07:51:00 GMT

Advent calendar 2019

Sat, 30 Nov 2019 23:17:00 GMT

It is December, First Advent Sunday and the opening day of this year's Advent Calendar.

5 December 2019 - Anders Karlén

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 23:12:00 GMT

4 December 2019 - Hannah Bradby

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 23:36:00 GMT

3 December 2019 - Anna Bergström

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 23:10:00 GMT

2 December 2019 - Alexander Medvedev

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 22:43:00 GMT

1 December 2019 - Martha Middlemiss Lé Mon

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 22:33:00 GMT

Mångfald som strategi för ökad innovation

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 08:21:00 GMT

Olle Bergdahl. Foto Mikael Wallerstedt.

Hallå där Olle Bergdahl, projektansvarig inom programkontoret för Internet of Things Sverige vid UU Innovation, som idag den 6 november ger ett föredrag på dagen ”Mind the gap! – kvinnor, vetenskap, innovation”. Konferensen arrangeras av den svenska ambassaden i Madrid i samarbete med flera globala företag.

Vinnova grants to Uppsala University spinoffs

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 11:16:00 GMT

Janneke Keemink is a researcher at the Department of Pharmacy at Uppsala University and co-founder of the startup company Enphasys, which has been granted funding from Vinnova. Photo: Göran Ekeberg.

Vinnova grants funding to 93 startup companies across the country with a total of SEK 28 million. The financing will help the companies develop new solutions that can contribute to sustainable development and increased competitiveness. The Uppsala-based companies Enphasys and Indicio Technologies are two of the selected startups.

New funding helps build alliances for the future

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:18:00 GMT

Anna Franzén, UU Innovation.

Hello... Anna Franzén, collaboration manager at UU Innovation and contact person for the new funding initiative, Build for the future, BFF.

Vägen till marknaden för medicintekniska innovationer

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:15:00 GMT

Stina Johansen, Director Medical Device på Scandinavian Development Services, var en av talarna på under nätverkskvällen.

Vad krävs för att utveckla en ny medicinteknisk produkt och hur går man till väga för att få den använd inom i hälso- och sjukvård? Hur kan nya, mindre företag förbereda sig för att öka chanserna att lyckas? Den 24 april arrangerade UU Innovation en nätverksträff för att ge forskare som utvecklar medicintekniska lösningar ökad kunskap inom området och möjlighet att utbyta erfarenheter med varandra.

Samverkan för tillgängliga och fungerande antibiotika

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:46:00 GMT

Enrico Baraldi, professor vid institutionen för teknikvetenskaper, leder arbetet i den samverkansplattform som vill säkra tillgängligheten till befintliga antibiotika. Här i samspråk med Cecilia Nilsson vid UU Innovation som stöttar arbetet.

Behovet av att säkra tillgängligheten till befintliga antibiotika i Sverige och att dessutom utveckla dessa vidare var startskottet för samverkansplattformen PLATINEA. Idag driver flera universitet, sjukvården, myndigheter och läkemedelsföretag arbetet framåt.

From studies of cells at the molecular level to a rapid diagnostic test for antibiotic resistance

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:59:00 GMT

“I think it’s especially exciting because the diagnostic test is a very clear example of the value of independent basic research,” says Johan Elf, whose research team developed the technology on which the test is based.

Professor Johan Elf’s research group has developed methods that make it possible to study life’s processes in real-time at the molecular level. With this knowledge, scientists have now developed a rapid diagnostic test for antibiotic resistance in urinary tract infections.

Developing a new bone cement for vertebral fractures

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:55:00 GMT

To be able to commercialise the new bone cement, Cecilia Persson (to the right) founded the company Inossia in 2013 together with Malin Nilsson (to the left).

A new elastic bone cement can improve the treatment of elderly patients with osteoporotic fracture of spinal vertebrae. “The idea is to reduce the risk of new fractures,” says researcher Cecilia Persson.

New model for drug monitoring

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 14:52:00 GMT

Thomas Cars and Matilda Almstedt at work in Sence Research.

In the middle of his dissertation work, Thomas Cars realised that both authorities and pharmaceutical companies needed the knowledge he had developed – a scientific model for the monitoring of new drugs. The first customers are now testing the model, which analyses benefit and efficacy, adverse reactions, and cost-effectiveness.

Analysis of drugs in simulated intestine

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:49:00 GMT

Janneke Keemink, researcher at the Department of Pharmacy, has developed an innovative tool that can accelerate the development of well-functioning oral drugs.

Previously, the process of developing functional drugs involved time-consuming and costly animal experiments. Janneke Keemink has developed a tool for the lab environment that can predict how a drug will act in our intestines and how much of the chemicals will reach the blood.

With leading ability

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 14:43:00 GMT

Mamoun Taher is enthusiastic about the opportunity to commercialise a research invention.

Mamoun Taher's discovery has given industry the key to large-scale applications of the “miracle material” graphene. He is now combining his researcher role with the role of Director of Technology and CEO of the new company Graphmatech AB.

Advanced AI technology brings new opportunities

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:38:00 GMT

Behrooz Torabi Moghadam and Manfred Grabherr.

Denapsis Artificial Intelligence develops tools for machine learning with considerably smaller data sets than ever before possible. The founders of the company, Manfred Grabherr and Behrooz Torabi Moghadam, hope it will be possible to use the innovation to improve cancer diagnostics and treatment.

They make historical research come alive in modern gaming environments

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 13:12:00 GMT

John Ljungkvist and Daniel Löwenborg in front of Uppsala Cathedral which was the first historical setting that was created in the new app Visir Uplandia.

Daniel Löwenborg and John Ljungkvist are the two archaeologists behind the apps that let us enter straight into historical environments in Uppsala and its surrounding area. Motivation, support for starting a business and a team with all the right skills are components that make it possible to transfer research to digital worlds.

UU Innovation strengthens its team with a new patent information specialist

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:58:00 GMT

Sara Petersson.

Sara Petersson is a new patent information specialist at UU Innovation and she brings with her a broad technical expertise and the drive to contribute to more research being used in society.

Kerstin Ekelöf is new IP advisor at UU Innovation

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 09:21:00 GMT

Kerstin Ekelöf.

An avid chemist and enthusiastic cyclist has now joined UU Innovation's team of IP advisors. Kerstin Ekelöf has extensive experience in intellectual property issues in drug development and she looks forward to getting into the details of such research, as well as other research areas.

On the hunt for hidden innovative power

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 12:21:00 GMT

Through an increased focus on gender equality and diversity in its operations, UU Innovation wants to design a more inclusive innovation support that attracts women in the same extention as men.

Significantly more men than women apply for support from UU Innovation to utilise their research results. Despite this, the gender distribution is generally equal among the University's researchers.
“Here, we have an opportunity to broaden our support so we can capture the innovative power of women as well,” says business advisor Hillevi Englund, who leads the unit’s gender equality initiative.

Researchers learn to use their assets

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 22:36:00 GMT

Christin Wendel at PRV is looking forward to continued partnership with UU Innovation surrounding IP education initiatives for the University’s researchers. Photo: Maya Estelle.

The fifth round of a PhD course on intellectual property in collaboration with the Swedish Patent and Registration Office (Patent & Registreringsverket, PRV) is in progress at Uppsala University. “Armed with a basic understanding of intellectual property, researchers can avoid reinventing the wheel and become better equipped to add value to their research,” says Christin Wendel at PRV.

New approach to the art of leading and following

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 21:36:00 GMT

PhD student Lykke Silfwerbrand with her mentor Christina Jutterström.

Today's leadership theories have run their course. This is the opinion of doctoral student Lykke Silfwerbrand, who is looking to brain research to better understand how we humans best follow and lead each other. At UU Innovation's Mentor4Research programme, she has the support of Christina Jutterström and her vast experience in leadership in the media industry.

A good team can conquer almost anything

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 21:22:00 GMT

Hans Schikan

He always keeps his focus on the team, whether he is CEO, investor or adviser. Hans Schikan has almost 30 years of experience from various positions in the pharmaceutical industry.

“A good team is very high on my list when it comes to the opportunity to develop as a company and overcome setbacks,” he says.

Successful teamwork brought supermaterial to the market

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 20:53:00 GMT

Entrepreneur Mattias Karls and professor Maria Strømme joined forces and started company Disruptive Materials. Photo: Kimberly Hero

Finding the right partner to ally with. This is by far the key element in taking an invention from the lab out to the market according to Maria Strømme, professor of nanotechnology at Ångström Laboratory. She and some other researchers founded the company Disruptive Materials together with entrepreneur Mattias Karls in order to develop a unique material. Upsalite has now made its way into both sports and beauty products.

She wants to find ways to give back

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 20:32:00 GMT

"There are many opportunities to transform my research into something that can be commercialised,” says Emilene Leite, researcher at the Department of Business Studies and mentee in UU Innovation's Mentor4Research programme.

Many social challenges require close dialogue between companies, public organisations and civil society. This is well known, and is usually easier said than done. Emilene Leite wants to contribute with her knowledge of how such collaboration can be designed and is now seeking both approaches and contact routes.

Torn ligament ignited a passion for research

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 14:51:00 GMT

Sara Mangsbo, researcher at the Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, assistant senior lecturer and entrepreneur.

Development manager, research director, assistant senior lecturer, and named 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year by the business magazine Veckans Affärer. Active in two companies and multiple projects that together can solve the cancer riddle. A journey that began in upper-secondary school and mourning over a lost sports career.

Unique solar cell will drive energy-efficient technology

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 14:24:00 GMT

Christina Paun and Jacinto Sá co-founders of Peafowl Solar Power.
Photo: Cecilia Tilli.

Sustainability and aesthetics. These are two things that stimulate Peafowl Solar Power in the development of a unique solar cell that can be made completely transparent and be integrated into other materials.

New app makes life easier for tremor patients

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 14:06:00 GMT

Alexander Medvedev, professor at the Department of Information Technology.

Millions of patients with tremors, involuntary shaking, can look forward to a smoother measurement procedure and treatment. Uppsala University is the first in the world to offer an app that measures shaking while the patient uses their mobile phone as usual.

Seeking new knowledge for mutual benefit

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 08:43:00 GMT

Jesper Magnusson, Fredens Hus and Martha Middlemiss Lé Mon, Uppsala Religion and Society Research Centre, CRS at Uppsala University.

When what is important to others unites with her own scientific drive is when Martha Middlemiss Lé Mon feels most at home. Together with Jesper Magnusson of Fredens Hus and research colleagues, she is now exploring successful ways to get facts across to young people. Both educators and researchers should be able to benefit from this knowledge.