STUDENT SUPPORT
At Malmö University, we believe that innovation is the spark that ignites change, and entrepreneurship is the journey that transforms vision into reality. Here, we don’t just dream; we do. We understand that creativity it’s not just about originality; it’s about seeing the unseen and enhancing the world as it evolves. It’s about asking ourselves – What if?
Explore your ideas
At Malmö University, we foster collaboration with Drivhuset Malmö to empower students in their pursuit of idea development and entrepreneurship. Drivhuset provides invaluable guidance and support, available to all Malmö University students. Whether you’re launching a project or refining an existing idea, Drivhuset offers a wealth of resources.
Take the next step
When you’re prepared for the next phase, Malmö University’s Innovation Advisers step in to reinforce your support network. This stage involves testing and validating your idea, as well as seeking potential collaborators. MaU Innovation equips you with a comprehensive toolbox, including guidance, methodologies, networking opportunities, scholarships, and financing options.
Charting Your Course
Once your idea matures and enters the implementation phase, our support team assists you in identifying the optimal path forward. Whether it’s Malmö’s incubators, Malmö University’s Holding Company, or an intrapreneurial collaboration, we guide you toward the right runway for success.
Take the first step
Book free guidance with Drivhuset Malmö
Scholarship for idea development
Leapfrogs is a scholarship of 40,000 SEK that gives students at Malmö University resources to test their ideas! The Leapfrogs scholarship allows recipients to dedicate their full-time efforts from June to August towards testing and developing their societal-benefitting concepts. Beyond financial support, participants receive coaching, idea development workshops, and a valuable network of fellow students.
Idea competition for visionary student ideas
FutureMakers is a dynamic idea competition that champions innovative ideas and visionary concepts with the power to enhance our world. Each autumn, Malmö University hosts FutureMakers, providing an exhilarating platform for students to delve into the potential of their ideas while vying for a prize of 50,000 SEK. The competition is organized by MaU Innovation in proud collaboration with the Sparbanken Syds Foundation.
Pre-loved furniture finds new love through rental service
To minimize recourse use, former Malmö University students Vaishnavi Srinivasan, Max Pangerl and Jed Manguera, co-founded Cohabit – a circular furniture rental service.
Find out more about their story and how the Leapfrogs Scholarship helped their idea forward.
