The authors see innovation as one of the engines of progress at the University of Veterinary Medicine. Adopting and applying the research results, development, innovative products and therapeutic solutions of other groups is an innovative activity in itself and a mandatory element of the up -to date clinical services, as well as for applied and basic research, in order to approach world standards. In addition it is of fundamental importance that the ideas originating from within find their way, through research and development, and get the chance to turn into a product, therapy or service that can also be used in practice. The two directions can be closely related. Knowing the solutions and needs that exist on the market, as well as the latest research results and trends, is important in order to create new directions and new answers to solve a given problem. All of this has a reverse effect, too, the product ideas that blossom from within will also shape the collective knowledge. The university structure is not traditionally geared towards product development and innovation. The activities of the University of Veterinary Medicine are mainly focusing on education, basic research, applied research and clinical services. The central element and goal of research work is the writing of publications, which serves to build the common knowledge base, as well as being a mandatory element and condition for advancement in the university research career. Patenting, years of targeted research and development supporting market needs and setting goals, business development that also takes university and inventor needs into account have not been specifically in the focus of the university research groups. However, the hundreds of active research projects at the university, as well as the countless ideas lying in the drawers, provide a solid basis for starting product, therapy, and service developments aimed at real market needs. The authors also review some original ideas being developed into drugs, unique surgical techniques or on -site in vitro tests.
