From research to business
Research ready to make impact
Innovative research ideas can create societal impact through commercialisation. The business developers at SDU support researchers with ideas or technologies moving towards the market.
Commercialise an innovative idea or technology
Do you have a research idea that offers a new perspective or use? SDU is committed to transforming innovative ideas into societal impact through commercialisation of research.
The business developers in SDU RIO help researchers identify, protect and mature innovative ideas and technologies.
Find information about different aspects of commercialisation:
- help to secure funding to develop the idea or technology
- inspiration. See what other researchers contribute with
- resources, guides and more information
- contact a business developer.
An opportunity for researchers across all fields
In Life Sciences and STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics - commercialisation often focuses on developing new technologies, medical devices, software, or engineering solutions.
In SHAPE - Social Sciences, Humanities, the Arts for People and the Economy - commercialisation can involve creating educational programs, policy recommendations, or social innovations.
What is the commercialisation process at SDU?
Funding for ideas with commercial potential
Some grants allow researchers to explore research ideas and new technologies with commercial potential.
This is valuable for you if who you want to start a business or create a product or service based on research.
Research on the market - or on its way to the market
Commercialisation of research involves transforming innovative ideas and discoveries from academic research into marketable products, services, or technologies.
This process bridges the gap between research and practical application, ensuring that society benefits from research.
See what other SDU researchers have done and be inspired.
News about research and innovation
Moving an idea from university to market
Information and resources for researchers diving into the commercialisation process.
Find answers to the following questions:
- How do I report an invention?
- How can I protect my new idea?
- How can the SDU business developers support me?
- Who can help bringing the idea closer to market?
Support from the business developers
For those interested in commercialising their ideas, our business developers offer information meetings.
These sessions provide valuable guidance on how to approach the commercialisation process, including support with market research and outreach to relevant industry partners.
Meetings can be arranged as one-on-one consultations or tailored for groups or entire departments.
Standard licence agreement
Once your spinout is established, it must obtain a licence from SDU to secure the rights to develop and commercialise the underlying invention.
Read more and download standard licence agreements
Podcast: Research ready to make impact
Are you a life science researcher ready to take your research beyond the lab?
Listen to two podcasts where two business developers lay out important topics when you start moving your research towards the market.
Podcast 1: Answers the most pressing questions about publications, patents and partnerships.
Podcast 2: Gives you valuable knowledge about how to organize your content in applications for innovation grants.
Listen and give us feedback or send us questions: commercialisation@sdu.dk.
Guide to a great pitch
Want your pitch, presentation or application to stand out? Check out this guide made by business developers about how to pitch your innovative research ideas.
Contact a business developer
The RIO business developers support researchers in bringing innovative ideas to the market. Get advice and guidance on:
- technology transfer and commercialisation
- entrepreneurship and industry engagement
If you have made an invention or have any questions regarding IP protection, commercialisation of research results or spinning out a company, please contact one of the business developers.
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