# Lund Innovation District
**Source**: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/innovation/lund-innovation-district
**Parent**: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-degree-studies/applying-studies-when-apply
[På svenska](https://www.lu.se/samverkan-innovation/innovation-sa-arbetar-vi/innovationsmiljoer)
Lund Innovation District is a part of one of Europe's top academic environments. We have world-class research infrastructure, and it was here that Bluetooth was created.
## World-leading research infrastructure within cycling distance
In Lund, scientific excellence, high-tech companies, and strong innovation environments converge – all within a 15-minute bike ride. The district is home to the following
**MAX IV** – a world-leading synchrotron light facility\
**ESS**– the world's most powerful neutron source\
**Ideon**– one of Sweden's most dynamic innovation environments, focusing on deep tech\
**Medicon Village** – a key player in the Swedish-Danish life science cluster.
[See all innovation environments and actors](#Ankare 1)
## Strong innovation engine
Lund Innovation District plays a leading role in several industries of the future. Innovations are developed here in
- deep tech
- life science
- new materials
- biotechnology
- cultural and creative industries.
[Innovations from Lund](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/innovation-and-entrepreneurship/innovations-lund)
## Innovation starts here
The district is home to over 1,400 companies, ranging from world-leading technology companies, such as Tetra Pak, Alfa Laval, and Axis Communications, to global players, such as Ericsson, Sony, and Saab.
The innovation climate, proximity to research centers, and active ecosystem of incubators make the area a strong magnet for entrepreneurs and startups.
[Innovation support services](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/innovation-and-entrepreneurship/innovation-support-services-university)
## Innovation environments and actors
Explore the key environments and actors driving innovation in Lund – visit their website via the list.
### Research parks
- [Ideon Science Park](https://ideon.se/)
- [Medicon Village](https://www.mediconvillage.se/)
- [Science Village](https://sciencevillage.com/)
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### Research infrastructure
- [ESS (The European Spallation Source)](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/research-infrastructures/ess)
- [MAX IV](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/research-infrastructures/max-iv)
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### Business research and development
- [Alfa Laval](https://www.alfalaval.com/?adobe_mc=TS%3D1749809318%7CMCMID%3D49679284221627112602660964361995338529%7CMCORGID%3D13DAABF8544828160A4C98C6%2540AdobeOrg)
- [Axis Communication](https://www.axis.com/)
- [Bosch R&D Center](https://www.bosch.se/nyheter/bosch-r-d-lund/)
- [CellaVision](https://www.cellavision.com/)
- [Ericsson](https://www.ericsson.com/en)
- [Oatly](https://www.oatly.com/)
- [Probi](https://www.probi.com/)
- [Qlik (in Swedish)](https://www.exsitec.se/business-intelligence/qlik-sense?utm_term=qlik&utm_campaign=SE_Exsitec_GGL_Qlik-Sense&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&hsa_acc=7408717492&hsa_cam=13476144155&hsa_grp=127368562790&hsa_ad=527120882376&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-898105292&hsa_kw=qlik&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItqzRiNXwjAMVjheiAx0S4QWtEAAYASAAEgKfaPD_BwE)
- [Saab Kockums](https://www.saab.com/)
- [Schneider Electric](https://www.se.com/ww/en/)
- [Siemens](https://www.siemens.com/global/en.html)
- [Sigma Connectivity](https://www.sigmaconnectivity.com/)
- [Sony Nordic](https://www.sony.com/en/)
- [Tetra Pak](https://www.tetrapak.com/)
- [Veolia Water Technologies](https://www.veoliawatertechnologies.com/en)
- [Volvo](https://www.volvocars.com/intl/)
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### Innovation support organisations
- [Biotech Heights](https://www.biotechheights.com/)
- [Future By Lund](https://www.futurebylund.se/en)
- [Innovation Skåne](https://innovationskane.com/start-page/)
- [LU Collaboration](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/contact-us/collaborate-lund-university)
- [LU Innovation](https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/)
- [LU Ventures](https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/lu-ventures)
- [Open tech](https://opentech.se/)
- [RISE in Lund](https://www.ri.se/en)
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### Incubators
- [Ideon Innovation](https://ideon.se/)
- [Smile Venture Hub](https://www.smileventurehub.com/)
- [xPlot](https://www.xplot.se/)
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### Laboratories
- [3D Printing Lab](https://www.lth.se/opendoor/labs/3d-printing-lab/)
- [Aerosol and Climate Lab](https://www.lth.se/opendoor/labs/aerosol-lab/)
- [Biomedical Engineering Lab](https://www.lth.se/opendoor/labs/biomedical-engineering-lab/)
- [Dark Lab](https://www.darklab.lu.se/)
- [Electronics Lab](https://www.lth.se/opendoor/labs/electronics-lab/)
- [Energy Lab](https://www.lth.se/opendoor/labs/energy-lab/)
- [Fire Lab](https://www.buildtech.lth.se/fire-safety-engineering/infrastructure)
- [Food Lab](https://www.lth.se/opendoor/labs/food-lab/)
- [Immunotechnology Labs](https://www.lth.se/opendoor/labs/immunotechnology-labs/)
- [Laser Lab](https://www.lth.se/opendoor/labs/laser-lab/)
- [Lighting Lab](https://www.lth.se/opendoor/labs/lighting-lab/)
- [LU Humanities Lab](https://www.humlab.lu.se/)
- [Lund Nano Lab](https://www.lth.se/opendoor/labs/lund-nano-lab/)
- [Virtual Reality Lab](https://www.lth.se/opendoor/labs/virtual-reality-lab/)
- [Unmanned Aircraft Systems Lab](https://www.lth.se/opendoor/labs/unmanned-aerial-systems-uas-lab/)
- [X Lab](https://www.x-lab.lth.se/)
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### Faculties
- [Faculties of Humanities and Theology](http://www.ht.lu.se/en/)
- [Faculty of Engineering, LTH](http://www.lth.se/english/)
- [Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts](https://www.arts.lu.se/)
- [Faculty of Law](http://www.law.lu.se/)
- [Faculty of Medicine](https://www.medicine.lu.se/)
- [Faculty of Science](http://www.science.lu.se/)
- [Faculty of Social Sciences](http://www.sam.lu.se/en/)
- [School of Economics and Management](http://www.lusem.lu.se/)
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### University hospital
- [Skåne University Hospital](https://vard.skane.se/en/skane-university-hospital/)
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## Contact information
**Pro Vice-Chancellor**\
Kristina Eneroth\
[+46 (0)46 222 4449](tel:+46462224449)\
kristina [dot] eneroth [at] rektor [dot] lu [dot] se (kristina[dot]eneroth[at]rektor[dot]lu[dot]se)
## Future by Lund
Future by Lund coordinates the work around Lund Innovation District in collaboration with the university, the municipality and the business community in Lund.
[Lund Innovation District – futurebylund.se](https://www.futurebylund.se/en/lund-id)