The research park for us in life science. CURRENT PROFILES Current profile Open Lab Skåne - for companies in need of well-equipped laboratories, instruments and expertise Since April this year, Open Lab Skåne, a three-year EU-funded project, has been run by Malmö University, Lund University and Smile Incubator in Lund. These open their laboratories to give companies access to advanced laboratories and expertise for the companies' internal development. Malmö University's laboratories are located in the N-building in Medeon Science Park. A few months after the start of the project, a handful of companies have seen the opportunity to use the facilities within the Open Lab Skåne project, which is aimed at small and medium-sized companies with up to 250 employees. In the laboratories located in the N-house in Medeon Science Park, several of the Medeon companies also rent regularly. One of the Medeon companies that has come in through the project is Innoscentia. The company develops technologies based on sensors that can detect certain volatile food components and thereby reveal the shelf life status of each individual food package. - So far, a handful of companies are running and using the lab within the project. In addition, we have conversations with several other companies that are on their way in. Most of those who have so far shown interest in Open Lab Skåne are really small companies with up to ten employees, says Therése Nordström who is project manager for Open Lab Skåne and works at Malmö University's Biofilm research center. In the N-building in Medeon Science Park, Malmö University's laboratories are located on two floors. They are focused on development in materials science and chemistry. At Smile Incubator in Lund, there are adapted laboratories with instruments for, among other things, life science development, and at Food Technology at Lund University, there is advanced equipment for food technology development, also for pilot scale. Overall, an impressive instrument park, large lab areas and equipment halls as well as expertise with specific subject competence are offered. And this in an environment where other researchers and entrepreneurs have their daily activities, which can create new ideas and collaborations for the companies that use the opportunities offered through the project. Many times it is associated with high risk and financial sacrifice for a small company to invest in its own expensive equipment and adapted laboratories. - The companies that have used our services so far state the opportunity to use our joint instrument park as the most interesting of the project's offers, but consultations are also in demand. We thus offer expert consultation to the company's own staff. It has happened that companies that need analysis service have contacted us. If this happens, we refer to the region's CRO company, says Therése Nordström The overall goal of the project is to participate and promote innovative projects in small and medium-sized companies. The project will also contribute to increased collaboration between companies and researchers within the academy. - We have set a goal that at least 30 companies take part in the project. We are optimistic that we will be able to reach the goal and receive very positive comments that it is a good initiative. Many point out that it is an added value with sustainable thinking, to share equipment and instruments, says Therése Nordström. The project is funded by the EU via the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth and Malmö University, Lund University, Smile Incubator and Region Skåne. In addition, the project is supported by Medeon Science Park & Incubator, City of Malmö, Lund Municipality, Medicon Village and the Center for Food Development in Karlshamn. More information is available on the website openlabskane.se 2017-08-23 Open Lab Skåne - for companies in need of well-equipped laboratories, instruments and expertise 2017-08-23 Newly moved Medeon company plans to grow quickly 2017-06-13 Drugs that inhibit the formation of metastases 2017-06-13 Mobile system for checking up on the chronically ill 2017-04-20 Coach provides safer childbirth 2017-04-20 Better blood sugar control with new meter VISITING ADDRESS Medeon AB Medeon Science Park Per Albin Hanssons v41 205 12 MALMÖ About the website POSTAL ADDRESS Medeon AB Medeon Science Park 205 12 MALMÖ Tel: 040-32 10 00 Fax: 040-32 10 10 Email: medeon@medeon.se DIRECTIONS Map Print version Medeon, a visionary and inspiring Science Park for growth companies in Life Science. Sign in