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Innovation support

The Innovation Support provides expert guidance on how research findings can be translated into societal benefit, helping you as a researcher to turn your ideas into real-world impact. You receive free support in areas such as innovation, business development, ownership rights, intellectual property, and the agreements associated with these matters.

Contact the Innovation Support at info@umuholding.se

Learn more about business ideas, innovation and copyright

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Latest update: 2025-06-02

Learn more about innovation and support

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Innovation support at Umeå University

Get help identifying possible ways forward for your research findings and support through the process.

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Intellectual property rights of academic staff

You own the right to your results, but may have to declare secondary employment.

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Patents and copyright

Do you need to protect your idea? Remember to seek support early in the process.