Creating a dynamic interaction between the worlds of academia and business is of great value to both Karolinska Institutet and to society as a whole. In order to facilitate the journey from early research idea to commercial product, Karolinska Institutet has created a comprehensive innovation system. Researchers are given professional support to help develop good ideas into successful Life Science companies. Karolinska Institutet Innovations AB (KIAB) represents the initial commercialization stage and lies at the very heart of this unique innovation system.