Tools and templates

We offer practical tools and templates that help structure innovation work. They are designed support the utilization of knowledge and research results coming from academic setting.

From idea to actionable project

To support systematic innovation processes, we provide lightweight and user‑friendly tools that help you develop ideas into clear, actionable projects. The tools guide you through key steps in the early stages of innovation and are suitable for use both individually and in collaborative settings.

They are designed for an academic environment and can be used without prior entrepreneurial or commercial experience.

What the tools help you do

Our tools and templates support you in areas such as:

• Problem exploration
  Clarifying the challenge you want to address and understanding its context.
• Value proposition design
  Articulating the potential value of your idea for users, society or specific stakeholders.
• Stakeholder and ecosystem mapping
  Identifying relevant actors, users, partners and decision‑makers.
• Impact articulation
  Describing expected scientific, societal or economic impact in a structured way.
• Intellectual property considerations
  Reflecting on ownership, protection and responsible use of research results.
• Early validation
  Exploring initial hypotheses around market relevance, usability or technical feasibility.

Designed for clarity and communication

The tools help you structure your thinking and communicate your idea clearly to different audiences. They are especially useful when engaging with:

• research collaborators
• funding bodies and evaluation panels
• public or private partners
• innovation advisors, investors or decision‑makers

They can be used at different stages of development, from early concept exploration to preparation for funding, collaboration or further development.

How to use the tools

You can use the tools independently or together with support from Stockholm University’s Innovation Office. They can be applied in workshops, project meetings or individual idea development, and adapted to suit your specific research field or project.

Contact

Have an idea you want to take further?
If you are a researcher or employee at Stockholm University, the Innovation Office is here to support you. Contact us to explore how we can help you move your idea forward.