Four such companies are advancing innovations rooted in nature-inspired structures, circular economy principles and energy-efficient technologies that reduce environmental impact and the need for fossil raw materials.
Together, these innovations demonstrate how research-driven solutions are the engine of efficient, sustainable businesses — benefiting the environment, the economy and future generations.
Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen founded NPHarvest Oy based on his doctoral thesis with the aim of improving the nutrient cycle by recovering minerals from wastewater. The company’s first round of funding was a success.
Aalto University students develop prototype of durable wood-based insole – Finnish shoe company starts testing material on users this autumn
Fepod Oy Ltd, an Aalto University based start-up, has developed an analysis tool that allows healthcare professionals to measure the concentration of paracetamol, opioids and other painkillers real concentration in a single drop of blood.
Katja Lahti, Senior communications specialist, Innovation
Enni Äijälä, Senior communications specialist, Outreach and design
Eevi Hautanen, Exhibition design
Aalto University’s biggest annual exhibition presents cross-disciplinary experiments. Come explore students’ and researchers’ acts of change.
