News from the innovation ecosystem
When there is no proof, the story is the evidence — a new Founder Storytelling course at Aalto University
A new course at Aalto University teaches aspiring founders how to build, adapt and deliver the story behind their venture — before the traction, revenue and track record exist.
Take your first steps as a founder — in just six weeks
A new Founder Principles course at Aalto University gives students the tools, mindset and hands-on experience to start building — with AI as a co-founder from day one.
From quantum labs to startups: Aalto Inventors turns researchers into founders
The Aalto Inventors programme cultivates thought leaders of tomorrow’s disruptive industries.
Discover Aalto Founder School
Aalto Founder School helps students develop the mindset and skills to create something new. Open to all Aalto students, it offers multiple ways to explore entrepreneurship through Founder Talks, the Founder Minor, and Founder Sprint.
Register now for Inventors in AI, biotechnology or the new multidisciplinary cohort
Three innovation trainings are coming up this fall and registration is now open for all Aalto researchers!
Paula Nybergh É«É«À²s to innovation activities of Aalto's Bioinnovation Center
Our alumna, Paula Nybergh, with a Licentiate of Science (Technology) and an honorary Doctor of Science (Technology), has made a significant donation to support the innovation activities of the Bioinnovation Center.
Aalto Inventors is launching six new cohorts next academic year
Choose a field-specific cohort in AI, biotechnology, water management, energy, or medtech — or join a multidisciplinary track open to researchers from any discipline.
Applications open for Innovation Postdoc in Bioeconomy
A fully funded, 12 month career track to turn your doctoral discoveries into a bioeconomy startup. Launching autumn 2026.
Aalto Inventors turns one: A year of bridging research and real-world impact
Aalto Inventors marks its first anniversary, having engaged 190 researchers across six cohorts in fields including AI, quantum, and biomaterials. New cohorts are planned for the next academic year, stay tuned and join the waitlist.
Applications open for Innovation Postdoc in AI
A fully funded, 12–18 month career track to turn your doctoral discoveries into deep-tech startups.
From breakthrough to business: Finland’s Aalto University is turning world-class science into companies
Aalto University’s strategic spin-off model is turning scientific breakthroughs into scalable businesses.
New Innovation Postdoc programme launching this spring in Aalto
Innovation Postdoc launching this spring for researchers eager to turn cutting-edge research into real-world impact.
Aalto Inventors innovation training coming for hydrogen, quantum and microelectronics researchers this spring
Connect with industry and academic thought-leaders and gain widely applicable skills in communication, intellectual property, and business.
Deepika Yadav leverages technology to improve women's health
Deepika Yadav recently began as an assistant professor at the Department of Computer Science in the field of human-computer interaction (HCI) and interaction design for health and wellbeing.
Aalto students and researchers shape together how we age with AI at Junction hackathon 2025
The 'Aging with AI' hackathon challenge sparked a winning solution connecting generations over shared learning experiences, preserving cultural skills.
Aalto University establishes a professorship of practice position in data economy
The new professorship strengthens the collaboration between Aalto University and South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences.
Accelerating the sustainable development and commercialization of bio-innovations
Aalto University and industrial partners are developing new methods and tools to help identify technological risks and bottlenecks—and to integrate sustainability into the development process from the beginning.
Aalto Inventors innovation training program coming for AI and bioeconomy researchers this fall
Connect with industry and academic thought-leaders and gain widely applicable skills in communication, intellectual property, and business.
Startup Spotlight: Aalto Creatives Demo Day Celebrates New Innovations
Aalto Creatives pre-incubator programme hosted a Demo Day event at Marsio’s 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.
Turning Research into Impact: Insights from the Inventors Program Panel
Aalto University’s Inventors Program recently hosted a panel discussion bringing together experts from research, entrepreneurship, and industry to share their perspectives on turning scientific ideas into successful ventures.
