About MaU Innovation
Malmö University is an open, innovative, and cross-border university that tackles complex issues and societal challenges. Through research-based knowledge, critical reflection and action, Malmö University contributes to a more sustainable and equal society.
MaU Innovation’s contribution is to help translate knowledge into practical use and ensure that research findings and socially beneficial ideas from Malmö University have the opportunity to be implemented in society, contributing to a brighter future.
Societal benefit through innovation and mobilisation
MaU Innovation’s primary aim is to foster a more sustainable and equitable society. By collaborating with various societal stakeholders, we generate, share, and disseminate knowledge to understand, explain, and advance society.
We support researchers, students, and staff at Malmö University who wish to apply their research or develop their ideas. Together, we convert research findings and ideas into methods, processes, products, and services that create value and address contemporary societal challenges.
Our governmental mission
Malmö University’s Innovation Office was established in 2018. It is aimed at university staff and students, with the mission of increasing the utilisation of research-based knowledge.
The Swedish government’s rationale for establishing Innovation Offices at higher education institutions is to improve the efficiency of research utilisation and thereby contribute to societal benefit. At Malmö University, MaU Innovation is responsible for delivering the government’s Innovation Office mandate.
Storm
– a creative meeting point
Storm Innovation Environment is a university-wide social meeting space designed to inspire and promote knowledge utilisation, innovation, and entrepreneurship at Malmö University. The venue encourages collaboration, enables new ways of working, and fosters creativity.
The Storm team supports innovative thinking, challenges conventional approaches, and provides guidance in planning and concept development. They also develop methods and tools to advance Malmö University’s innovation and knowledge utilisation efforts.
Storm is located in the Orkanen building and can be booked free of charge by all staff and students at Malmö University.