Do you have an idea, a research result, or a thought you want to explore? We help researchers, doctoral students, students, and employees at 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß to test potential, create direction, and take the next step — no matter where you start.
We exist to make it easier for you to go from thought to innovation. With us, you get support to explore ideas, understand needs, test what works and find out how far your idea actually can go. You don’t need a finished plan. It’s enough that you’re curious, see something that can be improved, or want to contribute to creating societal benefit.
We can help you to:
You own the idea. We give it structure, methodology, and momentum. If you don’t have an idea of your own but are curious about supporting one or working in a startup, you’re also warmly welcome to join us!
1. Capture the spark
Together, we explore your idea and its potential benefits. We guide you, and you describe and reflect. This step is based on joint exploration, where you set the initial direction.
2. Explore the opportunity
We analyse potential and clarify target groups, ownership, and IP together. You actively contribute insights and supporting documentation. This step requires joint effort to form an initial package.
3. Test and learn
We plan testing and verification together. You conduct interviews, hypothesis testing, and data collection. This step is based on shared responsibility, where you drive the testing with our support.
4. Prepare the leap
We develop the pitch, business model, and strategy together. You produce materials, build teams, and refine the idea. This step requires active preparation on your part, with close guidance from us.
5. Take the next step
We summarize the results and plan the way forward together. You evaluate and make decisions, and we prepare for the handover. This step is a joint conclusion with your decision at the center.
Innovation Office is part of the University’s innovation environment. We work where research, curiosity, and societal challenges meet, and we share the University’s ambition to contribute to benefit, sustainability, and new solutions that improve people’s lives.
Welcome to meet us at at Umeå University, or book a meeting. You can also sign up directly for our workshop series KICKSTART — perfect for those with an early-stage idea or who are curious about the startup world.
Many creative problem solvers gathered at Innovation Boot Camp to bring new smart business ideas to life.
A documentary project about innovative initiatives across Europe highlights Life Science in Umeå.
SOLH participated in this year’s KBC Days with a presentation and at the event expo.