From brilliant research to business success

Market verification helps you validate the real-world potential of your research by exploring customer needs, possible applications, and market fit. Together, we ensure your idea is grounded in genuine market demand and ready for its next step toward commercialization.

Protecting your research is a crucial step on the path to commercialization. We help you understand the intellectual property landscape, evaluate patent potential, and connect with the right experts to secure your innovations.

BootUp is the program for early stage startups and research ideas. Through workshops, coaching and networking, you will get the tools to take your idea forward quickly. The program lasts for three months and ends with a PitchDay where participants pitch to a panel of investors.

Where ideas originating from research at Linköping University are developed into marketable products and services. The Summer Match is an intensive entrepreneurship program at LEAD that focuses on developing ideas derived from research at Linköping University into marketable products and services.

Entrepreneurs in residence is a trainee program where research-based ideas are tested and prepared for commercialization. From August to February every year, four full-time trainees work on selected projects, analysing market potential, customer needs and business models. This if for you who want to take the next step and are open to connect with an entrepreneur as a future co-founder.