Lisa Ericsson discusses bringing research to market at WISE Dialogue

With over 25 years of experience in innovation and entrepreneurship within academic spheres, Lisa Ericsson, CEO of the investing arm  KTH Royal Institute of Technology Holding AB and founder and head of KTH Innovation, will bring inspiring and thought-provoking discussions to the WISE Dialogue on March 12–13 in Stockholm.

Lisa is an engaging and motivated leader with a deep passion for creating impact through innovation. Since 2002, she has held multiple roles at KTH and currently serves as a member of the advisory council at PRV, the Swedish Intellectual Property Office. She holds a degree in Business Administration from Örebro University and Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and has furthered her education through courses at MIT, the Stockholm School of Economics, and Cambridge University.

What is the focus of your work?

At the heart of entrepreneurship at KTH is KTH Innovation, which provides world-class support for new ideas from students, researchers, and employees. We collaborate closely with regional and international partners, with a mission to transform technology and knowledge from KTH into real-world impact. KTH Innovation was recently recognized by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s leading startup hubs, ranking 21st overall and 2nd in sustainability-focused initiatives.

Can you share a glimpse of what you’ll be discussing at WISE Dialogue 2025?

The topic of my speech will be “Commercialization of research for sustainability – the KTH Innovation approach”. I will share our insights on how to best support researchers in the process of commercializing research in the area of material science and sustainability. I will share some examples and talk about what kind of support you, as a researcher, can get from innovation offices at universities.