We support the transformation of research results, engineering ideas and technological opportunities into applied solutions, innovation projects and sustainable collaboration models.
Our work is focused on bridging academic knowledge, industry needs and entrepreneurial initiative. We help researchers, students, companies and institutions explore the practical potential of new technologies, validate early-stage ideas and develop pathways towards implementation, commercialization and wider impact.
The Laboratory brings together activities related to applied innovation, technology transfer, proof-of-concept development, startup and spin-off initiatives, digital transformation and innovation ecosystem building. Through this approach, we support both entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship – helping new ideas emerge not only through startups, but also within companies, public institutions and research organizations.
By combining engineering expertise, project development, business understanding and access to academic and innovation networks, we contribute to the creation of solutions that can move from research and concept validation towards real-world application.
We are open to collaboration with companies, public and private institutions, startups, investors, innovation hubs, universities and international partners interested in developing new technology-based initiatives, validating innovative concepts or building stronger links between research, industry and society.
Fields of work
- Technology transfer and commercialization of research results
- Proof-of-concept development and validation of early-stage technologies
- Support for startup and spin-off initiatives based on engineering and scientific knowledge
- Development of innovation projects in cooperation with companies, institutions and academic partners
- Digital transformation and AI adoption support for companies and organizations
- Assessment of technological, market and implementation potential of new ideas
- Development of collaboration models between academia, industry and the innovation ecosystem
- Support for intrapreneurial innovation within companies and institutions
- Preparation and development of national and international innovation project initiatives
- Mentoring, workshops and capacity-building activities for innovation-oriented teams
- Support for inclusive and responsible innovation, with attention to wider societal impact