News from innovation ecosystem
Teaching and collaborating across Europe: Aalto researchers at TU Darmstadt
Hear from Aalto researchers about their experience at TU Darmstadt.
Recent Advances and Research Trends in AI, Energy & Industry (Online Lecture Series)
Lecture series for doctoral students focusing on artificial intelligence, energy, and Industry 4.0. Register by 31 March.
Startups succeed despite headwinds 鈥 revenue of Aalto Startup Center鈥檚 high-growth companies increased by 355% in three years
Growth companies emerging from Aalto Startup Center continue to expand strongly despite a challenging economic environment. The combined revenue of the fastest-growing companies increased to EUR 56.95 million in 2024.
Aalto University Junior brings lessons on saving and investing to schools with the support of OP Uusimaa
With the support of donations from OP Uusimaa, Aalto University Junior has developed the Juniorp枚rssi learning platform, which is used in Invest in Your Future workshops delivered to lower secondary and upper secondary schools. The activities have now also been expanded to include Money Moments workshops organised in primary schools.
PORT_2026 brings Aalto students together to tackle culture, media, and climate challenges
Nearly 60 Aalto students joined the PORT_2026 Innovation Challenge, developing and pitching solutions addressing culture, media, and climate challenges.
Demo Day breaks records in 2026: Inside Otaniemi鈥檚 fastest growing startup showcase
Hosted by Aalto Startup Center and A Grid, Demo Day brought together nearly 800 visitors, 90 startup booths, and over 75 investors. What began as a grassroots gathering in 2018 has grown into one of Finland鈥檚 most vibrant startup showcases.
Antti Ahlava talking on Relationships in Design Principles & Practices conference (Rome, Italy)
Antti Ahlava presented 鈥淩elationship-based Architectural Design鈥 at the Design Principles & Practices conference in Rome, discussing new methodological approaches in architecture.
How to succeed in corporate collaboration and in getting Business Finland funding
Based on feedback from Aalto University鈥檚 company partners, we have gathered some tips on how to succeed in funding calls requiring their participation.
Aalto University unveils AaltoQ20 鈥 a state-of-the-art quantum computer for educating quantum talent of the future
AaltoQ20 is a unique quantum computer that researchers can also use to study quantum phenomena and develop new technology.
Aalto Internal Funding Call 2026 - For Cooperation Initiatives with the Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Aalto is offering financial support for cooperation initiatives with TUM for the year 2026.
Take a break! -break exercises on Tuesdays at campus in Spring 2026
UniSport welcomes all aaltonians to participate and enjoy relaxing breaks in the free sessions of Take a break! -break exercises.
Respond to the quality survey on restaurants 9. - 15.3.2026
All respondents are entered into a draw to win, e.g. lunch tickets.
Book a coaching session for supporting your wellbeing at work - lots of times available weekly!
Individual coaching available for supporting your wellbeing at work
Register for the Transregional Online Living Labs Day 2026
Join Unite!鈥檚 international, online conference to explore how University Campus Living Labs connect research, education and practice.
From breakthrough to business: Finland鈥檚 Aalto University is turning world-class science into companies
Aalto University鈥檚 strategic spin-off model is turning scientific breakthroughs into scalable businesses.
Support for students impacted by the crisis in the Middle East
The university supports and helps students in dealing with the crisis
Support for staff and students impacted by the crisis in the Middle East
The university supports and helps staff and students in dealing with the crisis
鈥楳esoscale鈥 swimmers could pave way for drug delivery robots inside the body
Researchers have discovered how tiny organisms break the laws of physics to swim faster 鈥 such secrets of mesoscale physics and fluid dynamics can offer entirely new pathways for engineering and medicine.
Design strengthens industrial competitiveness 鈥 human-centered factory work at the core
Factory work is undergoing a transformation: new technologies and artificial intelligence are changing the content and roles of work. Aalto University鈥檚 Department of Design is studying this change from a human-centered perspective in the HiFive project.
A sustainable city is also age-friendly
Cities must involve older adults more strongly in the planning of the urban environment.
