Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship at Lund University

22/10/2024

As part of our seminar series at the Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship, we held a seminar on the External Enablers of Entrepreneurship. The External Enabler (EE) framework is a conceptual toolbox for analyzing how business-environmental changes in technology, regulations, socio-economic trends, etc., can be leveraged in business development processes. Professor Per Davidsson, who is the brain behind the framework, presented the EE along with the stream of research building on it, and opportunities for future research, to a global scholarly audience who joined us physically at the Centre and over Zoom. Learn more about the EE framework on the website: https://www.externalenablement.org/

01/10/2024

Say hi to our new Spark Lund team 💪

30/08/2024

Welcome class of 2024/25!
We welcome our largest ever group to our Master's Programme in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
In numbers:
80 studnets
55% female students / 45% male students
39 different nationalities

03/06/2024

Congratulations to the class of 2024 Master's Programme of Entrepreneurship and Innovation 🎉🎉🎉

03/05/2024

Demo Day 2024 is fast approaching! Join the start-up projects from the Master's Programme in Entrepreneurship & Innovation as they celebrate at Demo Day 2024.

8th May, 10:00 - 13:00, Holger Crafoords Ekonomicentrum EC1

Learn more about the team 👇
https://www.demodaylund.se/teams

Watch their promo clips 👇
https://www.demodaylund.se/promo-clips

The Teams 2024 Miruno Mika Björkman, Rūta Ozoliņa & Noah Lukas SchmitzEmpower Tomorrow's Leaders Today with MIRUNO We bridge the gap between the established and the emerging, by expanding Top Management teams into a Junior ones, we build employer brands and pave the way for a purpose-driven legac...

11/04/2024

Join the start-up projects from the Master's Programme in Entrepreneurship & Innovation as they celebrate at Demo Day 2024

Learn more about the teams👇👇
https://www.demodaylund.se/teams

More Demo Day news to come soon....

22/03/2024

🐉✨ Dragons at the University 2024 Final Highlights 🐉✨

Yesterday, our Master’s programme in Innovation and Entrepreneurship took centre stage at the much-anticipated Dragons at the University 2024 Final! Five talented teams from our programme pitched their cutting-edge ventures to a formidable panel of esteemed local business angels - Anders Dahlin, Jeanette Andersson, Thomas Torounidis, and Mette Gross. Despite the pressure, each team delivered flawlessly, navigating the dragons' tough questions with poise and determination.

🏆 Here are the proud winners who stood out in their respective categories:

🎉 Audience Choice Award: Stride
🚀 Best Pitch Award: Albatrac
💡 Sustainable/Social Award: Solstice
🌐 Overall Winner: StayCharged

We congratulate all the winning teams for their flawless pitches and thank all the participants for making this event a remarkable showcase of innovation and entrepreneurship. The future looks bright, and we can't wait to see where these ventures will go next!

19/03/2024

Updates from Dragons at the University 2024 Semi-Finals!

Last week, the eight remarkable semi-finalists competed for a coveted spot in the final across two intense sessions.

Our esteemed panel of judges, comprised of local business angels, evaluated the semi-finalists based on the innovativeness of their ideas, feasibility, and the quality of their pitches, among other criteria.

🌟 We're thrilled to announce the five teams advancing to the final: Stride, Stay Charged, Albatrac, Solstice, and Rainbow Ray. 🌟

Let's shine a spotlight on our finalists:

Stride transforms the sport of running by introducing a modular running shoe that's not only eco-friendly but also cost-effective. Their innovative shoe technology alerts runners on the optimal time to replace their shoes, preventing long-term injuries and enhancing the running experience. 🌿🏃

StayCharged drives the future of mobility into a more sustainable horizon. By integrating private e-charging stations into Germany's infrastructure, StayCharged is paving the way for an increase in necessary e-charging opportunities. 🚗⚡

Solstice introduces an innovative energy storage system that marries solar heat with a sand battery. This revolutionary energy transfer device, designed and developed by a talented team, promises to transform industrial steam usage by leveraging renewable solar energy for an efficient and cost-effective solution. ☀️🔋

RainbowRays makes sun safety an enjoyable experience for children. With their creative, all-natural, and colorful sunscreen, RainbowRays is setting a playful yet protective trend in sun care. 🌈☀️

Albatrac is on a mission to redefine the future of golf. Eliminating the manual data entry hassle, Albatrac provides real-time performance analysis through data-driven insights, empowering players and coaches to elevate their game with every shot. 🏌️‍♂️💡

As we gear up for the final showdown, let's rally behind our finalists and cheer them on as they prepare to face the dragon jury! 🐉👏

📅 Mark your calendars! The Dragons at the University 2024 Final will take place on March 21st from 14:00 – 16:30 in EC1: Crafoordsalen.

09/11/2023

🎉 Today marks the end of an era as we bid adiós to our resident communicator and alumni relations lead, Ellyne Phneah!

From working with us during her time as a Master's student from Class of 2022 to playing a crucial role as our centre's storyteller, Elly has not only woven creative narratives, but also fostered a vibrant community of students, researchers, and alumni.

As she embarks on her next adventure, we wish her nothing but the best. Brace yourselves for a brief social media slowdown, but fret not—new adventures await. Here's to Elly, the architect of our stories! 🚀

08/11/2023

🎓 Meet our extraordinary alumna, Esthefany Moscoso, from the Master's in Entrepreneurship and Innovation in 2022!

Since completing her master's, Esthefany's journey has been nothing short of inspiring. She landed her dream job at Bridge for Billions, an international startup that empowers early-stage entrepreneurs across Latin America.

Esthefany nurtures entrepreneurial talent, with a particular focus on supporting women entrepreneurs. Her daily routine includes designing and managing online entrepreneurship programs, scouting for entrepreneurs and mentors, and more. She also embraces the opportunity to teach as a professor for the new bachelor's programme, Sustainable Businesses, and Innovation, in her home country, Guatemala.

🚀For an in-depth look on her journey, read here: https://lnkd.in/gqK97EMa
🚀More about our Master's Programme in Entrepreneurship & Innovation: https://lnkd.in/d7Cfa8tb

07/11/2023

In our latest episode of "Live With SKJCE," we introduce you to Peter Hallworth, one of our outstanding mentors in the Master Programme! 🌟

An impassioned supporter of startups, Peter dives deep into the world of mentoring, emphasizing its pivotal role in building invaluable networks. He shares his remarkable journey as a mentor, recounting his experiences guiding students, including Paul Tipping from the Class of 2023. 🎓

Peter's insights shine a brilliant light on the unique dynamics of mentorship, all while dispelling the myth that mentors should also serve as business advisors. 🚀 Don't miss this episode!💼

03/11/2023

🌟 Congratulations to Camilla Civardi on Her Successful PhD Defense!

🚀 Camilla’s thesis titled "Equity Crowdfunding: What about the Crowd?" shifts the spotlight from entrepreneurs to the crowd in equity crowdfunding (ECF). Her work delves into the diverse motives driving ECF investors, exploring whether their interests go beyond financial gains.

💼 Camilla's study also investigates the post-campaign journey of the crowd, identifying their behaviors and roles as investors. Understanding these dynamics is crucial to enhance ECF investors' experiences and satisfaction with their investment journey.

📚 Read her impressive thesis here: https://lnkd.in/gtyuCCsF

Congratulations on this remarkable achievement, Camilla! 🥳🌐