
Charlotte Lorentz Hjorth
Coordinator partnerships for innovation / CEO
Lund University / Future by Lund
About me
Charlotte has been praised for her ability to create impact during her 25 years as a developer of ecosystems and leader of innovation organisations at the intersection between academia, industry and society. 2011-2020 she was the CEO of Sweden's largest innovation arena for food-related companies Krinova. Since 2020 she works at Lund University Collaboration where she is assigned as CEO of Future by Lund that coordinates the development of Lund Innovation District. Future by Lund is a joint innovation platform between Lund University, the City of Lund and 40+ companies.
At Lund University Collaboration she coordinates large European partnerships with the Cultural and Creative Industries. She leads ekip the European Cultural and Creatives Industry Innovation Policy Platform, that develops policy recommendations that aim to establish Open Innovation as a standard in ecosystems.
Organisation/Company Headquarter Location
Sweden
Country(ies) of Operation (select as many applicable)
Global
Type of Organisation/Company
Academics / Research & Innovation Centres
LinkedIn Profile URL:
What is the size of your Organisation/Company?
More than 250 employees
Organisation/Company Headquarter Area
Europe
Is speaking at
Thematic Session 5: Cultural & Creative Industries
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Oryx 7
Zellmari Brandt · Future Media
Obed Emvula · Tulinane Entertainment
Ragnar Siil · Creativity Lab
Patrick Sam · Creative Culture Investments
Charlotte Lorentz Hjorth · Lund University / Future by Lund