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Edible shock- and heat-resistant wood foam could replace plastic packaging

A new bio-based material could replace substances such as Styrofoam and bubble wrap. Artificial intelligence is being used to the development of the material.
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Because of its lightness, its heat insulation properties, and its strength, the foam material can also be used for insulation in buildings if it is both resistant to humidity and fire safe. Picture: Mikko Raskinen.

OPEN CALL: Investment round: up to 2M€ for innovative sustainable energy projects / deadline 15.3.2021

Deadline: 15.3.2021
KIC involved: InnoEnergy
Scope: project must fit one of the 8 call categories (see below)
Funding: up to 2M€ / project including up to 1M€ for applied research
See all criteria listed below
For more info, contact Aalto EIT project manager Petri Allekotte petri.allekotte@aalto.fi
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2021 InnoEnergy call

Entangling electrons with heat

Entanglement is key for quantum computing and communications technology; Aalto researchers can now extract entangled electrons using heat
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An electron microscope image of the device used to extract entangled electrons

Sheets of carbon nanotubes come in a rainbow of colours

Study: Nanotube films come in 466 colours, could be used in electronics, solar panels
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Picture: Nan Wei / Nanomaterials Group, Aalto University.

Info session: engage with EIT in education, business creation and innovation!

Join our online info session on the opportunities, offerings, programmes and upcoming calls for education, business creation and innovation in the EIT ecosystem.
Cooperation
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Engage with EIT!

Traceability - Digitally Circular webinar

Digitally Circular brings together sustainability, business, and digital professionals to accelerate circular economy.
Cooperation
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AVP brings together students, VC's and companies in an all-new event

In Matchbox, students, investors and industry experts will get a chance to connect with each other through e-pitching and networking.
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Banner image for Matchbox event with a black background and orange illustrations of matches

Satellite laboratory hosted a remote lecture with a 360 camera

Upper secondary school students watched the lecture from an 8K screen. The experiment was carried out in collaboration with telecommunications company Elisa.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Professori Esa Kallio ja tohtoriopiskelija Leo Nyman pitävät etäluentoa avaruustekniikasta.

BepiColombo, en route to Mercury, flew by Venus – simulation shows clouds of particles escaping from the planet

Researchers at Aalto University have been involved in building the equipment on board the probe, which are used in studying phenomena such as space weather on Venus and Mercury.
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Aallossa kehitetty kolmiulotteinen malli, jossa aurinkotuulen vaikutuksesta Venuksesta pakenevat hapen ionit on kuvattu punaisilla pisteillä

Aalto University joins Node by Slush as the main partner

In the role of the main partner, Aalto will visibly present our university’s expertise in the field of multidisciplinary research and entrepreneurship.
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Slushin ja Aallon yhteistyöbanneeri

Aalto Startup Center will kickstart a new program for South Korean HealthTech and wellbeing startups

The new program is the first concrete initiative in tightening startup ties between the two countries
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General image of people gathered at Slush startup event, photo by Mikko Raskinen

Aalto University provides startups with versatile support through digital tools

Aalto University's support measures aim to support the development and business activities of startups on the Otaniemi campus during the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Crystal flowers, a combination of mathematics and arts, on display

Startup hub A Grid grew to a community of 150 startups and partners

From 3D printers and AI platforms to safer bone surgery and battling food waste, A Grid has created a unique startup community on Aalto University’s campus in Otaniemi.
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three men talking to each other in the foreground, while another person with back turned looks at the A Grid sign on the background

New material developed could help clean energy revolution

Researchers developed a promising graphene–carbon nanotube catalyst, giving them better control over hugely important chemical reactions for producing hydrogen fuel
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A cartoon of the structure of the catalyst

Aalto ARTS gets its own course on entrepreneurial skills and making a creative life

The course teaches students skills and methods to build a sustainably creative life and career based on their personal interests and passions.
Cooperation, Studies
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Visual design students working on a project

Call for Innovation Proposals 2021 (EIT Manufacturing)

The EIT Manufacturing community is looking for Innovation Activities with high potential. Proposers should focus on products and services with real economic, environmental, and societal impacts.
Cooperation
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Aalto EIT Services - Javor

Juha Siivola encourages researchers to innovate and think of ways to commercialise their work

'In addition to having a long-term academic goal, it would be good to think about possible short-term results,' says Siivola, who works as an innovation advisor.
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Juha Siivola hymyilee, kuvattu sivulta

Netradar's tool provides a better user experience with the right data

Led by CEO Tomi Paatsila, Netradar helps its client companies understand the user experience and target their investments better.
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Tomi Paatsila rubs his chin, sitting sideways Pic: Samuli Leppälä / Aalto University

Aalto carbon nanotubes used in new material revolution

Nanomaterials produced here have been used in groundbreaking new Science paper as part of international collaboration
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Different nanotubes layered on top of eachother

Aalto Entrepreneurship Education Week resulted in collaboration between different units in Aalto and export of education methods

The praised Entrepreneurship Education Week organized by Aalto Ventures Program was held at Aalto University Campus form 9th to 12th of December 2019. The event was attended by nearly 50 teachers or staff members from nine countries and 22 different higher education institutes.
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