/en/listing/520251/feed News listing en /en/news/stop-applying-for-jobs-and-build-your-own-startup-instead-at-ignite Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:54:45 +0000 Elettra Virtanen 1358319 at /en Applications for the Ignite summer accelerator program 2026 are open. Apply by March 8. Studies A person stands on glowing red steps with text promoting Ignite program for summer 2026. 'Take your first step' is written. /en/news/the-runway-for-an-entrepreneurial-journey-students-13-week-sprint-into-startup-reality Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:09:56 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1356938 at /en Aalto Founder Sprint is a growth-entrepreneurship training program tailored for ambitious students. Two participants in the very first Sprint, Oliwia Kaczmarek and Emil Pekkinen, share what they learned in 13 weeks about building a company and about themselves. Aalto Magazine Vilkas tapahtuma, jossa ihmiset ovat kerääntyneet puhujan ympärille. Näkyvissä kyltit Aalto-yliopisto ja Speaker Q&A. /en/news/applications-for-our-biggest-exhibition-of-the-year-are-now-open-apply-to-designs-for-a-cooler Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:56:36 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1344044 at /en For the autumn 2026 exhibition, we are looking for new and inspiring innovations, ideas, and experiments from all fields across Aalto University. The exhibition and its events serve as one of the most important showcases of the university’s work to the world. In 2025, the event attracted over 15,000 visitors. Research & Art University Presidents of Finland and Iceland visiting the Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition in 2025 /en/news/turning-research-into-impact-insights-from-the-inventors-program-panel Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:23:16 +0000 Virpi Raski 1320000 at /en 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. Studies Inventors Programme panel /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. Cooperation Studies Ryhmäkuva ihmisistä, joilla on rento ja muodollinen vaatetus, otettu sisätiloissa. /en/news/aalto-ventures-program-is-closing-its-doors Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:11:06 +0000 Elettra Virtanen 1332334 at /en After 12 joyful, chaotic, and entrepreneurial years, the Aalto Ventures Program is closing its doors to allow space for new initiatives to rise. Read our letter to the community. Studies Illustration of a green envelope with orange flowers and a white card inside. /en/news/open-innovation-challenge-for-students-call-is-open-until-31-march-2025 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:08:41 +0000 Zoltan Javor 1305026 at /en Are you ready to tackle one of the three significant environmental challenges? Do you have ideas on how to overcome these challenges? Studies EIT RawMaterials - Open innovation challenge for students 2025 /en/news/apply-to-designs-for-a-cooler-planet-by-27-january-2025 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 06:36:36 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1266511 at /en Enhance the impact of your research by presenting it to broad groups outside the university. Aaltonian, apply and show how your research or project is changing the world. Research & Art University Designs for a Cooler Planet 2025 – Hae mukaan! /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 Pentikäinen 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. Cooperation Studies Ohto Pentikäinen /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. 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 22–24 March. Cooperation Studies Ryhmä ihmisiä työskentelee 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 22–24 March in Finland and India. Cooperation Ryhmä ihmisiä työskentelee hackathonissa /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 Kynnös worked at her parents chocolate shop and in marketing agencies before accidentally becoming an entrepreneur. Cooperation Studies Jenni Kynnös /en/news/sign-up-now-for-good-life-engine-in-period-iii-iv Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:12:44 +0000 Elettra Virtanen 981556 at /en Become your best self. Studies Group of people stretching. /en/news/experimentation-risk-taking-seeking-the-new-entrepreneurial-mindset-permeates-aalto Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:57:20 +0000 Annika Linna 980826 at /en For Aalto University employees, entrepreneurial mindset means daring to try something new Cooperation University Minna Tuusa and Anu Honkalinna. /en/news/apply-for-designs-for-a-cooler-planet-festival-by-22-january-2024 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:50:04 +0000 Enni Äijälä 976366 at /en Tell us how your research or project will change the world. Research & Art University Designs for a Cooler Planet 2024 Open call /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.' University MJ on stage giving a talk /en/news/sign-up-now-for-sdgs-as-entrepreneurial-business-opportunities-course-starting-in-period-ii Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:21:36 +0000 Elettra Virtanen 964116 at /en Learn how to make both impact and profit. Studies Inside a funky orange frame there is a photo of a student writing notes. /en/news/sign-up-now-for-art-life-and-entrepreneurship-1-course-starting-in-period-ii Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:20:43 +0000 Elettra Virtanen 963511 at /en Find your path in the crossroads of art and entrepreneurship. Studies Photo of students sitting in a lecture hall and drawing abstract portraits. The photo is surrounded by a blue frame. /en/news/the-dean-also-rewards-school-of-business-students-for-other-merits-besides-excellent-grades Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:53:53 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 959816 at /en NEW DEADLINE: 31 Oct. 2023. The aim of the new Dean’s Impact Award is to show our appreciation for promoting sustainable development or action in line with Aalto’s values Awards and Recognition Dean's Impact Award, School of Business