Application for Innovation Support

Dalarna University promotes the development of innovation activities at the university by increasing knowledge about innovation and strengthening contacts between Dalarna University and the outside world. Employees who want to do something concrete with their ideas and promote development can apply for internal innovation funds. These funds aim to support innovative ideas to grow from concept to reality.

Dalarna University receives what is termed innovation office funding (innovationskontorsmedel), via Uppsala Innovation, from the government. Some of this funding goes towards our internal innovation support and is intended to complement the work of UUI.

Dalarna University employees (whose post is at least 50 percent of full-time) can apply for funding for innovation activities. The support can be used for costs such as travel, accommodation, premises, services, equipment and working hours. (Note: keep in mind that time generates OH on salary/lkp and traktamente.)

Innovation support can also be used for interdisciplinary groups that wish to increase their understanding and knowledge of innovation or develop joint projects that involve innovation. Support should go towards benefitting the university and society, and it needs to be clear how this is the case. The support cannot be used for research.

You can apply on an ongoing basis using the form below. The maximum amount that can be granted is SEK 40 000. The application is handled by the Office of Management Support and Finance.

Please contact Sofia Reyier Österling, sre@du.se, with questions about the application or for advice.

Innovation support is managed at Dalarna University in communication with UUI. As an initial step, the support is best used both to clarify the idea using a study and also to draw up a plan. After this, UUI support may be relevant. Please contact Nhils Forslund, UUI, to talk about assistance: nhils.forslund@uu.se.

More information about Uppsala Universitet Innovation (Swedish webpage, du.se)

The Concept of Innovation

For build a better understanding of the concept of innovation, please refer to the Oslo Manual.

Innovation is about something that significantly innovates/improves product innovations (goods, services), process innovations (improvements for one or more functions), market definitions (design, packaging, business models) and organisational innovation (new operating and organisational models).

Other definitions of innovation:

• Oslo Manual 2018: Guidelines for Collecting, Reporting and Using Data on Innovation, 4th Edition (oecd.org)
• Doblin - 10 Types of Innovation (innovatingsociety.com)
• Understanding the different types of innovation at the heart of change (standford.edu)
• 3 Types of Innovation You Should Know (hbs.edu)
• The 4 Types of Innovation and the Problems They Solve (hbr.org)
• Innovation (regeringen.se)
• Social Innovation (socialinnovation.se)

Assessment Criteria for the Application

The application must include a description of the assessment criteria:

• Potential for Innovation and Results: Does the application relate to an innovation, something that significantly renews/improves what currently exists? The application should describe the potential for innovation: for example, improvements to products, services or processes related to existing solutions. Is there a realistic expected outcome?
• Value and Societal Benefit: How great is the value for the university, the market and society? What is the market and what is its potential? Is there a plan for how the solution can be commercialised on the market?
• Possibility of Continued Work after Project Completion: Is there a plan for work to continue after completion of the project? What options are there for continued internal work or for transferring responsibilities to an external party? Can the project lead to future assignments and possible funding?
• Feasibility and Budget: The project is realistic and has been assessed to be feasible within the project period, and the budget is considered reasonable.

Time Required

The activity should begin within two months of notification of the decision and should end within four months from the start date.

Payment  

Payment is made to the respective university school/department to which the person responsible belongs. Payment is made after a brief report of project results and cost accounting have both been submitted. The report is submitted using the web form on this webpage.

Application for Innovation Support

Answer the questions that are relevant to the activity.

Planned start/end date:

Principal researcher/teacher/employee:

University School:

Email:

Additional contributors (if any):

The manager who received information about the application:

Describe the innovative potential of the activity, expected results and existing solutions:

Describe its benefit to the university and society and how it can reach a future market/solve needs within society:

Describe opportunities for continued collaboration/project funding/assignments:

Describe the activity/activities that will be carried out and the amount applied for (maximum 40 000 SEK):

I hereby consent that Dalarna University may save and process the personal data I provide in this form in order to handle my application. I may withdraw my consent unless a law or provision prevents this. Visit du.se/personuppgifter for more information about how Dalarna University handles personal data.

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Decision 

Applications and decisions are processed by the Office of Management Support and Finance as soon as this is possible.

Reporting Innovation Support

University school/department that is the recipient of innovation support:

Project timeframe:

Granted support, SEK:

Project results:

Costs:

Value for the university/external (society) actors (if any):

Potential for continued development (for example, project application):

Possible need for additional innovation support, SEK:

I hereby consent that Dalarna University may save and process the personal data I provide in this form in order to handle my application. I may withdraw my consent unless a law or provision prevents this. Visit du.se/personuppgifter for more information about how Dalarna University handles personal data.

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