1. The academic sector – a part of innovation development

2. The modern university is a huge innovative body not using its full potential

4. Swedish universities and university colleges Uppsala, Lund Göteborg, Stockholm, Karolinska KTH (Royal Institute of Technology), Chalmers University of Technology Linköping, Umeå Luleå, Örebro, Karlstad, Växjö, Mid Sweden University Jönköping, Mälardalen University College Skövde, Halmstad

5. Differences in - history - foundation - research and education But all has a short history of structured innovative thinking

6. Problems Different cultures/languages ”The academic freedom” Closeness of the old university Who owns a good idea What's in it for me A long way from ideas to commercialisation Focus on science/technology and medicine

7. Possibilities To do good for the society – a driving force All ideas does not have to be commercialised Humanities – necessary to involve More funding Give the university a new place in the society More students, research Focus on strong research and education – a more attractive university Physical access to meetings (Science Park etc)

8. The Swedish government – university support Universities are regulated by law A “low” grade of freedom Supporting institutional organisation (Vinnova, KK, Innovationsbron) Direct funding to the universities (Incubator, holding companies etc) Defining innovation as a natural task for the university

9. Government news in 2009 Funding of 20 strategic areas for research and innovation Funding of the infrastructure of research innovation at all universities Eight offices for innovation – cooperation between universities More support to the Institutes of Industrial Research More money direct to the infrastructure at the university

10. What is Örebro University doing ? Creating a new office for innovation Advisory Board of Innovation at each academy (eight) More focus on external relations Science Parks

11. A good example from Örebro University Robotdalen – high ranking in research and innovation ”Getting more international” – RAPIDE !

12. Can the university manage without being a part of innovative development - No

13. Can innovative development manage without the university - (No)