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Societal Impact Lab

The Societal Impact Lab (SIL) is an idea development lab for researchers at Malmö University. The purpose of the lab is to support researchers in their efforts to translate research into practical applications. The goal is to ensure that research findings are implemented and disseminated throughout society to generate sustainable, long-term societal benefits.

Meet the 2025/2026 researchers at the Societal Impact Lab

The participants in the 2025/2026 lab are Charlotte Petersson Troije, Maria Johansson, Josepha Wessels, Lizette Reitsma, and Anna Jobér.

More about their research

Closing remarks and reception

Malmö University invites you to a closing celebration for Year 2 of the Societal Impact Lab on Tuesday, June 9, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., followed by a reception.

More info and registration
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Impact Labs at Swedish universities

The report "Impact Labs at Swedish Universities" compiles experiences from existing and planned impact labs, including SIL at Malmö University. It provides an overview of their role, working methods, and significance, and highlights who participates and the benefits the labs generate for individuals, universities, and society.

Read and download the publication

Societal Impact Lab

The content of the lab is tailored and adapted to the participating researchers as well as the maturity and nature of their projects. During the lab sessions, the focus is primarily on individual idea development, interspersed with mentoring, collaborative activities, workshops, guest lectures, and field trips relevant to the commercialization process. 

The Societal Impact Lab was established to put research findings from Malmö University to practical use and is led by Mau Innovation. The program is carried out in collaboration with Forum for Social Innovation and Mau Holding. 

Contact

Gloria-Karin López

Project Manager

gloria-karin.lopez@mau.se 072-546-48-17

About the collaboration

  • Name: Societal Impact Lab (SIL) 
  • Subject: Social Innovation 
  • Funding: From 2024 to 2027, the Societal Impact Lab is funded by Mau Innovation, as well as through a donation from Swedbank’s Skåne Foundation and a private donation from Malmö-based figure and former banker Mats Kjaer. 
  • Partners: Mau Innovation in collaboration with Forum for Social Innovation Sweden and Mau Holding 
  • Responsible Forum for Social Innovation Sweden node: Forum for Social Innovation Sweden at Malmö University