INNOVATION LAB
Where ideas take
shape and direction
We are a partner in developing ideas with the potential to create real-world impact.
Our role is to help shape promising ideas into credible opportunities, challenge assumptions and help you focus on what matters most — early.
Our approach is structured, direct and grounded in experience.
Welcome
What you get
We work with you to explore the key questions that define whether your idea can become a sustainable business:
What problem are you solving, and is there a real need?
- Does your data support a real opportunity, and can it be protected?
- What would it take to develop and bring the solution forward?
- What are the next steps, and is there commercial potential?
The goal is to give you a clear understanding of your idea’s potential and the path forward.
If the idea proves strong, the next step is to create value through company creation, outlicensing or setting up collaborations.
Often, this journey continues in the incubator, with clearer direction and a stronger foundation.
How we work
We turn early ideas into credible opportunities.
- We help you explore the right questions early.
- We strengthen your thinking and sharpen your assumptions.
- We focus on clarity to support better decisions.
We combine scientific understanding with commercial perspective,
to help you move forward with confidence.
Who can apply?
Innovation Lab is open to researchers, students, clinicians and innovators associated to Karolinska Institutet.
- Early-stage ideas, with or without a company.
- Individuals or teams exploring commercial potential.
You do not need a company.
But you need a willingness to engage fully in the process.
Ready to explore your idea?
If you are considering taking your research or idea forward, this is where to start.