The Faculty of Medicine, Aalborg University and AAU Innovation
Research to Business - Boost the impact of your research
AAU SUND
Selma Lagerløfs Vej 249, 9260 Gistrup
Meeting room 11.00.034
19.03.2026 Kl. 12:30 - 14:30
Tilmeldingsfrist: 12.03.2026
English
On location
AAU SUND
Selma Lagerløfs Vej 249, 9260 Gistrup
Meeting room 11.00.034
19.03.2026 Kl. 12:30 - 14:30
Tilmeldingsfrist: 12.03.2026
English
On location
The Faculty of Medicine, Aalborg University and AAU Innovation
Research to Business - Boost the impact of your research
AAU SUND
Selma Lagerløfs Vej 249, 9260 Gistrup
Meeting room 11.00.034
19.03.2026 Kl. 12:30 - 14:30
Tilmeldingsfrist: 12.03.2026
English
On location
AAU SUND
Selma Lagerløfs Vej 249, 9260 Gistrup
Meeting room 11.00.034
19.03.2026 Kl. 12:30 - 14:30
Tilmeldingsfrist: 12.03.2026
English
On location
Are you ready to take your research idea from a spark of inspiration to a fully funded, high-impact project?
The Faculty of Medicine, in collaboration with AAU Innovation, invites you to a dynamic and thought-provoking workshop designed to unlock the full potential of your research – moving from an innovative idea to commercialization.
In this session, we’ll explore how early-stage planning - combining scientific excellence with innovative thinking - can open doors to innovation funding opportunities leading to greater societal impact.
We’re entering a new era where research and innovation are no longer sequential paths but powerful allies. By embracing this integrated approach within life science strategies, you’ll be better equipped to craft compelling innovation applications that resonate with both academic and innovation-driven grants.
Whether you're nurturing a fresh idea or refining a project in progress, this workshop will give you the insight, and inspiration to move forward.
Who is this relevant for?
PhD students, Post docs, Assistant and Associate Professors, Professors and fundraisers at the Faculty of Medicine at Aalborg University.
Program
11:45
12:30
Sandwich and networking
12:30
12:40
Welcome and introduction
by Ole Kæseler Andersen, Vice-Dean for Research and Innovation at the Faculty of Medicine, and Mads Bang, Innovation Director at Aalborg University
12:40
13:00
The Evolving EU and Danish Funding Landscape
by Funding Advisor Jane Ehrenskjold Tymm-Andersen from Research Service, Aalborg University
- How the integration of research and innovation is shaping future funding opportunities
13:00
13:30
Innovation funding opportunities to support your research and innovation journey
By Jens Frede Rasmussen, Business Developer, AAU Innovation, Aalborg University
- The innovation journey and the external and internal funding sources – an overview
- Leveraging small grants into larger outcomes
- How to highlight impact – and where to get help
13:30
13:45
Break with coffee and cake
13:45
14:15
From idea to project to real-world impact
By Jens Frede Rasmussen, Business Developer, AAU Innovation, Aalborg University
- Timing is everything - early dialogue increases success rates and enhances research quality.
- From project development to real Impact: Case example (TBA)
- Q&A
14:15
14:25
Lessons learned – Open discussion and Q&A
- Which new insights have you learned and do you have any questions you need answered?
14:25
14:30
Closure
By Ole Kæseler Andersen, Vice-Dean for Research and Innovation at the Faculty of Medicine, Aalborg University
14:30
15:30
1:1 dialogue with business developers and fundraisers about your idea
NB: Optional
What can you expect?
The workshop will equip participants with actionable insights to elevate the quality and success rate of innovation funding applications. Through strategic collaboration with the AAU Technology Transfer Office, attendees will gain practical knowledge to strengthen both the content and positioning of their proposals. Key outcomes include:
- Enhanced proposal quality
- Higher chance of successful funding applications
- Integration of excellence and impact
- Optimized innovation collaboration
- An understanding of the innovation ecosystem
- Overview of upcoming innovation funding
- Why early invention disclosure matters