KTH Innovation

Offering main image At the heart of KTH's innovation efforts is KTH Innovation, which offers expert support to students, researchers, and employees who want to develop new ideas and turn them into impactful solutions. With a model inspired by NASA’s Technology Readiness Level, KTH Innovation helps individuals navigate the journey from concept to real-world application. The support is free, confidential, and doesn't require equity. KTH also actively collaborates with regional and international partners, offering numerous ways for companies and organizations to contribute to innovation projects, whether by providing talent, consultancy, or funding. Through these initiatives, KTH is driving both local and global technological impact.

Home Institution

(KTH) KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Type of Structure

University Department (An integral part of the university such as a departement service center or unit).

Mission and Objectives

At the heart of KTH's innovation efforts is KTH Innovation, which offers expert support to students, researchers, and employees who want to develop new ideas and turn them into impactful solutions. With a model inspired by NASA’s Technology Readiness Level, KTH Innovation helps individuals navigate the journey from concept to real-world application. The support is free, confidential, and doesn't require equity. KTH also actively collaborates with regional and international partners, offering numerous ways for companies and organizations to contribute to innovation projects, whether by providing talent, consultancy, or funding. Through these initiatives, KTH is driving both local and global technological impact.

Type of Activities

Intellectual Property Management Technology Licensing Startup Creation and Support Research Commercialisation Industry-Academia Collaboration

Services Offered

Consultancy Services Events and Networking Opportunities Facilities and Resources Access Individual Support and Mentoring

Target Audience

Researchers Students

Areas of Application

All areas of applications

Innovation Ecosystem/Affiliations

Several, but primarily KTH Holding, Rise Europe and university-led initatives through KTH centrally

Recurring Events

Key Metrics

Patents filed 72 startups portfolio Number of strategic partnerships Industry based third party funding

Call Frequency

Continuous Open Calls