/en/listing/1065616/feed News listing en /en/news/startup-spotlight-aalto-creatives-demo-day-celebrates-new-innovations Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:12:25 +0000 Heidi Rintala 1323911 at /en Aalto Creatives pre-incubator programme hosted a Demo Day event at Marsio鈥檚 Living Room Stage in the end of May. The event featured eight pre-incubator participants showcasing their early-stage companies and a panel discussion about investing in the creative industries. Careers Entrepreneurship Innovations Aalto Creatives Aalto Digital Creatives Aalto Studios Startup Center innovations start-ups Campus Cooperation Aalto Creatives Demo Day photo /en/news/aalto-university-launches-inventors-program-to-turn-science-into-impact Mon, 26 May 2025 12:55:43 +0000 Virpi Raski 1316623 at /en The new training program in the field of chemical engineering empowers researchers to explore entrepreneurial pathways and the commercial potential of their work. Innovations Sustainability Business and economics Materials and natural resources Technology and engineering Careers Entrepreneurship Bio Materiality Entrepreneurial mindset innovations sustainable entrepreneurship careers entrepreneurship Cooperation Studies Ryhm盲kuva ihmisist盲, joilla on rento ja muodollinen vaatetus, otettu sis盲tiloissa. /en/news/codeunited-led-by-aalto-university-successfully-secures-134meu-funding-from-the-eit-hei-initiative Thu, 22 May 2025 05:24:54 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1315817 at /en CODEUNITED stands for The COnnecting and DEvelopment of UNiversity-oriented InnovaTion Ecosystems through entrepreneurship eDucation project Entrepreneurship EIT EIT Urban Mobility entrepreneurship Cooperation Studies CODEUNITED project partners /en/news/esa-funding-for-the-space-business Fri, 16 May 2025 09:54:19 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1314647 at /en The European Space Agency鈥檚 new innovation programme in Otaniemi helps Finnish companies commercialise inventions, leverage satellite data and strengthen their position in the industry. Collaboration Entrepreneurship Innovations Aalto University Magazine Startup Center entrepreneurship innovations satellites space research start-ups Aalto Magazine Cooperation V盲rik盲s maaston kartta interferometrisest盲 vaiheesta 19.鈥�20. tammikuuta 2025, eri s盲vyj盲. /en/news/port2025-brings-aalto-students-together-to-tackle-sustainability-and-ai-challenges Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:47:14 +0000 Kristaps Kovalonoks 1304133 at /en PORT_2025 brought Aalto University students together to tackle sustainability & AI challenges, fostering innovation and collaboration with mentorship from industry leaders. Entrepreneurship Studies Sustainability Technology and engineering University School of Business entrepreneurship hackathons Press releases Studies University Five people standing on stage in front of a large screen displaying information about their pitch. /en/news/new-life-for-construction-waste-wood Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:02:32 +0000 Virpi Raski 1268671 at /en In Finland, almost all waste wood from construction ends up being burned, even though it could play a major role in the development of ecological growing media. New research shows that steam-treated waste wood can replace peat as a growing medium and offers promising results in plant germination and root growth. Research Sustainability Technology and engineering Bio Materiality Cooperation Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems EU funding biomass bioproducts innovations Cooperation Research & Art Studies Kuusi maaper盲n盲ytett盲, joissa ituja eri kehitysvaiheissa eri maatyypeiss盲. /en/news/running-a-business-isnt-so-bad-after-all Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:26:17 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1185706 at /en 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鈥檚 first round of funding was a success. Innovations Research Aalto University Magazine Aalto Ventures Program entrepreneurship sustainability Aalto Magazine Research & Art Valkoiseen laboratoriotakkiin pukeutunut Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen seisoo harmaan sein盲n edess盲 ja on levitt盲nyt k盲tens盲. /en/news/a-faster-and-clearer-path-from-research-to-business Fri, 17 May 2024 06:07:30 +0000 Eeva R盲is盲nen 1072286 at /en Aalto University鈥檚 renewed process enables technology transfer in just 30 days鈥� Innovations Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial mindset ecosystems innovations doctoral education entrepreneurship University Recycled battery metal in a bowl /en/news/alum-ohto-pentikainen-anyone-can-come-up-with-problems-but-those-who-can-solve-them-creatively-are Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:26:46 +0000 Helmi Nuortimo 1028636 at /en Our alum Ohto Pentik盲inen has been entrepreneurial since childhood. From establishing a snack kiosk in middle school to officially founding his first company in high school and juggling multiple projects and businesses alongside studies, Ohto emphasizes that entrepreneurship has primarily been a tool for him to solve problems. Collaboration Entrepreneurship Studies Alumni stories Entrepreneurial mindset alumni alumni activity career stories entrepreneurship sustainable entrepreneurship Cooperation Studies Ohto Pentik盲inen /en/news/finlands-high-tech-profile-is-reinforced-in-nato-a-business-accelerator-to-be-established-in Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:33:19 +0000 Noora Stapleton 1015796 at /en The accelerator focuses on future communication systems and quantum technology Innovations University Aalto University Otaniemi University of Helsinki VTT innovations quantum technologies University A-logo, Aalto-yliopisto, Kuva: Anni K盲盲ri盲 /en/news/an-entrepreneurial-researcher-takes-action-and-creates-something-new Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:53:21 +0000 Annika Linna 998391 at /en When a researcher thinks like an entrepreneur, they can create something truly groundbreaking. Research Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial mindset alumni space research sisu research entrepreneurship Cooperation Research & Art University Elisabet Lahti ja Jaan Praks /en/news/earn-credits-and-learn-sustainable-entrepreneurship-at-solve-the-sdgs Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:50:03 +0000 Tommi Byman 1000126 at /en Solve the SDGs, the sustainability hackathon by Aalto Ventures Program and Junction, is organized from 22鈥�24 March. Entrepreneurship Sustainability Innovations Collaboration Studies Aalto Ventures Program All students Entrepreneurial mindset School of Business Junction entrepreneurship events hackathons sustainability sustainable entrepreneurship problem solving student events Cooperation Studies Ryhm盲 ihmisi盲 ty枚skentelee hackathonissa /en/news/solve-the-sdgs-returns-now-in-finland-and-india Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:10:57 +0000 Tommi Byman 997606 at /en Solve the SDGs, the sustainability hackathon by Aalto Ventures Program and Junction, is organized from 22鈥�24 March in Finland and India. Entrepreneurship Sustainability Innovations Collaboration Aalto Ventures Program Entrepreneurial mindset School of Business Junction entrepreneurship events hackathons sustainability sustainable entrepreneurship problem solving Cooperation Ryhm盲 ihmisi盲 ty枚skentelee hackathonissa /en/news/space-21-monthly-morning-coffees-in-spring-2024 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:41:42 +0000 Tiina Toivola 992616 at /en Start your day with the best coffee on campus in the living room of radical creativity. The entire Aalto community is invited 鈥� check the schedule for Spring 2024 below. Innovations Campus Art and Creative Practices Aalto University innovations campus radical creativity events Campus University White coffee cup with Space 21 logo, space's common room on the background. /en/news/eit-rawmaterials-call-for-innovation-proposals-2025-draft-proposal-by-31-jan-2024 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:20:30 +0000 Zoltan Javor 990301 at /en Call for proposals 2025 / Innovation / EIT RawMaterials Call draft deadline: 31.1.24 / call final deadline: 29.5.2024 Collaboration Entrepreneurship Innovations Materials and natural resources Research Sustainability EIT EIT RawMaterials EU funding Exploration digitalisation entrepreneurship innovations Cooperation Aalto EIT Services - Javor /en/news/alum-jenni-kynnos-meaningful-work-to-me-means-the-freedom-to-pursue-my-own-vision-and-constant Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:04:41 +0000 Helmi Nuortimo 987931 at /en Marketing alum Jenni Kynn枚s worked at her parents chocolate shop and in marketing agencies before accidentally becoming an entrepreneur. Studies Collaboration Entrepreneurship Alumni stories Department of Marketing Entrepreneurial mindset alumni alumni activity marketing careers career stories entrepreneurship Cooperation Studies Jenni Kynn枚s /en/news/myungji-mj-suh-the-aalto-stand-at-slush-is-all-about-how-we-can-make-the-world-better Mon, 27 Nov 2023 07:51:57 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 975571 at /en 'You are entrepreneurial when you see a problem as an opportunity, instead of avoiding it as a threat. A can-do attitude is also an entrepreneurial skill.' Aalto stories Careers Collaboration Design Entrepreneurship Innovations AVP Aaltoes Alumni stories Entrepreneurial mindset Junction Research and innovation services SLUSH Startup Center Startup Sauna alumni entrepreneurship innovations University MJ on stage giving a talk /en/news/space-21-monthly-morning-coffees-in-autumn-2023 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:45:49 +0000 Tiina Toivola 961166 at /en Start your day with the best coffee on campus in the living room of radical creativity. The entire Aalto community is invited 鈥� check the schedule for Autumn 2023 below. Innovations Campus Art and Creative Practices Aalto University innovations campus radical creativity events Campus University White coffee cup with Space 21 logo, space's common room on the background. /en/news/transparent-wood-based-coating-doesnt-fog-up Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:29:57 +0000 Virpi Raski 958556 at /en Coatings made from a wood by-product can keep our glasses and windshields clear Materials and natural resources Research Sustainability Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems FinnCERES School of Chemical Engineering bioeconomy innovations wood wood refinement chemistry Press releases Research & Art V盲rikk盲it盲 ja l盲pin盲kyvi盲 pinnoiten盲ytteit盲 puup枚lkyn p盲盲ll盲. /en/news/eit-manufacturing-call-for-innovation-proposals-20241-apply-by-19-jun-2023 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:01:31 +0000 Zoltan Javor 898001 at /en Call for proposals 2024 / Innovation / EIT Manufacturing Call opening: 18.4.23 / Call deadline: 19.6.23 Collaboration Entrepreneurship Innovations Materials and natural resources Research Sustainability Technology and engineering EIT EIT Manufacturing EU funding Exploration digitalisation entrepreneurship innovations Cooperation Aalto EIT Services - Javor