Funding and Investment

Discover Your Path to Success at Ideon Science Park

Investors:

Why Look for Opportunities at Ideon Science Park?

Access to World-Class Research and Innovation

Ideon Science Park has close ties with Lund University, a global leader in research and innovation. Ranked among the top 100 universities, Lund University drives groundbreaking research in areas such as life sciences, engineering, and sustainability. The insights, discoveries, and cutting-edge technology emerging from this institution regularly flow into Ideon Science Park, providing investors with exclusive opportunities to back ventures on the cutting edge of science and technology.

Proximity to a High-Value Institution

Lund University has an annual turnover of 10.3 billion SEK, reflecting the substantial investment and resources dedicated to research and development. This level of funding means continuous advancements and a steady pipeline of commercial potential in the form of startups, patents, and new technologies—many of which establish themselves at Ideon Science Park.

Collaborative Ecosystem with Innovation-Driven Talent

Ideon Science Park is a unique environment where academic excellence meets entrepreneurial ambition. Investors gain access to a community of innovators, scientists, and entrepreneurs, offering opportunities to partner with top talent and bring novel solutions to market.

An Attractive Site for Sustainable Investment

By investing in Ideon Science Park, you tap into a sustainable, innovation-oriented ecosystem with high growth potential. With a research powerhouse next door, Ideon offers a strategic advantage for investors focused on long-term growth and technological impact.

Startups and Scaling Companies:

Tailor Your Funding Strategy

At Ideon Science Park, we understand that every startup is unique, but for most, securing the right funding is vital to transform an innovative idea into a successful business. That’s why we offer a customized approach to find the right funding for your business. Whether you’re seeking venture capital, angel investors, crowdfunding, or support from family offices, we guide you through the process and connect you with the right investors.

With our extensive network and deep industry expertise, we help you identify the ideal and a tailor-made funding strategy, while empowering investors to discover high-potential opportunities. Let us guide you through the diverse possibilities and find the right fit for your vision.

“The investment makes a big difference for us as we will have a busy year ahead. We are currently working on two major business cases. With this investment backing us, we can capitalize on them and continue developing our products, as well as strengthen our positioning. We will also be hiring, including a Head of Sales.”

Maximilian Deiters
Co-Founder Zerotude

Leverage our Extensive Network

As part of Ideon, you gain access to a vast network of investors and funding opportunities:

We regularly organize pitch events and demo days where you can showcase your idea to potential investors. Keep an eye out on our events page»
We offer professional pitch training every other week to maximize your chances of securing investments. Read more, check out the schedule and book here»
We arrange trips to the world’s largest and most important tech events; companies, investors, entrepreneurs and business developers can travel with our groups, to maximize the value from attending. Read more about our trips and see the list of events»
Access cutting-edge expertise and technology from Lund University, ranked among the world’s top 100 universities.
Access cutting-edge expertise and technology from the surrounding business community, blue-ship companies like Bosch, Sony, Ericsson, Axis and others.

Skåne Ventures: Advancing Investment in Early Startups

Together with incubators Minc, Hetch, Krinova, and the governmental venture capital company Saminvest, we have launched Skåne Ventures – a unique opportunity for early-stage startups to secure funding on favorable terms. With an investment pool of 33.6 million SEK, this is one of Sweden’s largest initiatives supporting promising startups.

If you are a company interested in pitching for investment through Skåne Ventures, the first step is to join a program at Minc, Krinova, Hetch or Ideon Science Park. Here you will find all information about our programs and how to join»

Are you an investor interested in learning more about opportunities in Skåne Ventures? Get in touch with Rickard Mosell»

We are ready to support early-stage startups through Skåne Ventures, with investments up to 500,000 SEK. This is a shining example of the power of our innovation ecosystem.”

Rickard Mosell
Senior Advisor & Investor Relations, Ideon Science Park