Ansökan SLU Holding Validering för Tillämpning 2018-2019
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Coordinator | Slu Holding AB |
Funding from Vinnova | SEK 9 714 322 |
Project duration | December 2017 - December 2022 |
Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
The goal is to utilize knowledge from SLU to benefit society. The process focuses on validation, verification and development of potential knowledge-intensive ideas. The VFT funds can be quickly and flexibly translated into relevant support activities for innovative ideas and without them our work would be significantly more difficult and impaired. The funds are appreciated by both us and the researchers and students we collaborate with. The funds positively effects the company´s operations and gives SLU Holding a clearer role in SLU´s collaboration and innovation development.
Expected results and effects
By being able to mediate VFT funds from Vinnova, SLU Holding has been able to develop and increase the number of verified ideas from researchers, students and employees. Thus, even more ideas and research from SLU have been utilized. 87 projects have received funding, 86 have received VFT funds and one has received VFT+ funds. This has resulted in, among other things, 16 start up companies, 32 applications for IPR protection, 20 projects have received other external funding and 23 projects have continued to incubators.
Planned approach and implementation
Developing the process for validation and verification of innovative ideas with commercial potential is ongoing. It involves assessment of ideas, possibly allocation of funds, project management and administration. Communication and dialogue are central elements in the process of informing about the possibilities of applying for funds and the criteria for obtaining them. A consensus with the idea carrier is crucial for the projects´ chances of success, as well as insight into the idea carrier´s working methods and conditions and access to specialist competences and networks.