“Lena initiated the first verification programme in Sweden. This programme is of crucial significance to university-based invention and has proven its functionality and shown that the identified needs were as expected.

This initiative has been followed by other programmes such as VINN Verification and initiatives from ALMI aimed at companies. The programme, which is regional, is the first of its kind in Sweden and probably anywhere in the world, only individual institutions such as MIT and Stanford having previously established similar initiatives.

Innovationsbron´s nationwide verification programme is a direct copy of Lena´s programme. Lena has additionally shown a good understanding of the challenges in tech transfer by working in the difficult space that exists between academia and business, and has supported initiatives in academia as well as in businesses to bridge this space."

Annual Award
Diamantpriset was handed out for the first time in 2010 and then given to Hans Wigzell. Nominations can be handed in all year around.

More information about Lena Blomberg

About SNITTS
SNITTS- Swedish Network for Innovation and Technology Transfer Support -  is a nationwide, non-profit organization of people who work with knowledge- and technology exchange.

Through education, events, information and policy activities, SNITTS drive for knowledge; supporting the ideas and innovations of tomorrow and the growth of companies translating scientific discoveries and innovative technologies into new products and services which leads to a vibrant innovation economy benefiting Sweden.
www.snitts.se

About VINNOVA
VINNOVA (Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation Systems) is Sweden´s innovation agency.
www.vinnova.se

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