Ideon Science Park: Skåne’s Tech and Deep Tech Science Park
As one of Sweden’s first and most renowned Science Parks we strive to impact the world by turning ambitious ideas into reality.
Tech
We advance innovations within tech; the use of scientific knowledge, engineering principles, and innovation to create tools, devices, systems, and processes that solve problems, enhance efficiency, or improve the human experience.
Deep Tech
We support deep tech startups building on cutting-edge engineering and significant scientific advancements that address the world’s most pressing issues. Our deep tech innovators rely on truly innovative technology that centers around artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, computer imaging, VR, and more.
Our Why
We Catalyze Innovation
As a science park our job is to act as catalysts that accelerate the process of innovation. This way we contribute to economic growth and technological advancement.
What We Do
- We help bring together researchers, entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies in close proximity. This helps create collaboration, sharing of knowledge, and cross-pollination of ideas, which can spark new innovations.
- As a science park we continuously strive to maintain a vibrant ecosystem where startups can connect with experienced mentors, investors, and potential partners. We know that guidance and support can be invaluable for navigating the challenges of bringing new ideas to market.
- We’ve are connected with venture capitalists, angel investors, or government funding programs so that we can guide start-ups, in their aim to secure the financial resources they need to develop and commercialize their innovations.
- We provide shared facilities meeting spaces, and business services and help find equipment, labs and other things our companies may need to thrive. We wish startups and scale ups to be able to focus on developing their ideas.
- We encourage risk-taking, creativity, and innovation and strive to keep a supportive environment — so that companies can focus on thriving and bringing ideas to life.
Why Run Your Business in a Science Park?
There is a 30% greater chance to succeed if you sit in an environment of other innovative companies. At Ideon Science Park there are 400 companies operating in an open culture where everyone can approach anyone to ask for help – and usually gets it. The distances to other companies are short.
- Solve a challenge by simply walking over to another team of sharp minds for a coffee break. Plenty of partnerships, mergers and acquisitions have taken place over the years, between different innovative companies in the park.
- Tap into a deep pool of highly skilled professionals and researchers, ensuring you have the expertise needed to drive innovation.
- Leverage our world-class laboratories, research facilities, and technology infrastructure to streamline your operations and enhance productivity.
- Connect with leading academic institutions, industry partners, and investors to fuel your growth and explore new opportunities.
Our Vision
We change the world for the better by contributing to bold ideas becoming reality. We take lead in co-creating the world’s best innovation ecosystem.
Our Mission
We work with others to create the world’s best innovation ecosystem, with the aim of helping to change the world for the better.
Our Values
Innovative
We encourage curiosity, new thinking and creativity.
Collaboration
We collaborate and cooperate with various stakeholders to make a difference.
Knowledge sharing
We are open and work with sharing insights to accelerate business development
DEMOCRACY
At Ideon Science Park, we see technological development as a powerful tool for societal improvement. However, we are aware of the challenges that may accompany AI and advanced technology. Therefore, democracy and human rights are cornerstones of our work.
We believe that technology and democracy can coexist and strengthen each other to create a fair and sustainable future for all.
SUSTAINABILITY
At Ideon Science Park, sustainability permeates everything we do. We believe in innovation for a sustainable future and ensure that our initiatives and collaborations maintain a sustainable perspective.
By creating an environment where companies and researchers can develop solutions that promote economic, social, and environmental sustainability, we are building a better tomorrow.
Together, we drive forward new ideas that not only support today’s needs but also those of future generations
Why Lund and Ideon?
- Ideon Science Park is situated at the heart of Lund Innovation District near Lund University.
- Lund Innovation District hosts the European Spallation Source (ESS), Max IV Laboratory, and Science Village Scandinavia, located close to Ideon Science Park. A new district (Brunnshög), with residential and commercial areas, is being built here as well.
- Medicon Village with its 150 companies is situated across the street from Ideon Science Park.
- Lund is the birthplace of many innovations and has a strong foundation in science
- Ideon has been at the forefront of innovation since 1983. Take a peek at some great innovations, discoveries and inventions by companies, scientists and entrepreneurs from Ideon >>