The regional innovation support system

Östergötland’s innovation support system is well developed and built on a long tradition of collaboration between academia, industry, the public sector, and entrepreneurs.

From ideas to established companies

The support network includes a wide range of actors offering assistance throughout the innovation journey — from early ideas to internationally established companies.

• LiU Innovation provides advice and support to students, researchers, and employees on idea development, business creation, and financing.
• LEAD Business Incubator offers programs and resources for entrepreneurs seeking faster and more secure growth, whether through research-based spin-offs or new startups.

Key actors strengthening Digital technologies development in the region include:

• Linköping Science Park, a central meeting place for over 350 companies and 6,500 employees with a strong focus on innovation, growth, and knowledge exchange.
• Norrköping Science Park, offering an attractive environment for companies within digital technologies to establish their first commercial production and grow.
• LiU Holding AB and LiU Invest AB, providing early financing, business development, and networks to com mercialize research results from Linköping University.

Examples of support areas include:

• Identification of potential innovations in research projects
• Support for entrepreneurs in both early and scaling phases
• Identification of public funding
• Analysis of production and processes
• Business model analysis
• Contacts with relevant researchers and public actors for planned establishment