News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/520251/feed News listing en Turning Research into Impact: Insights from the Inventors Program Panel /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 Careers Entrepreneurship CHEM, Doctoral Programmes All Doctoral Programmes Startup Center Startup Sauna Entrepreneurial mindset academic career start-ups sustainable entrepreneurship businesses start-ups doctoral education doctors career stories entrepreneurship Studies Inventors Programme panel Aalto University launches Inventors program to turn science into impact /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 Ryhmäkuva ihmisistä, joilla on rento ja muodollinen vaatetus, otettu sisätiloissa. Open Innovation Challenge for Students (Call is open until 31. March 2025) /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? Collaboration Entrepreneurship Sustainability Creative Sustainability EIT EIT RawMaterials Entrepreneurial mindset forests impact on society minerals paper industry steel-manufacturing Studies EIT RawMaterials - Open innovation challenge for students 2025 Apply to Designs for a Cooler Planet by 27 January, 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. Innovations Sustainability Entrepreneurship Helsinki Design Week Exhibitions Exhibitions and fairs Entrepreneurial mindset design radical creativity Research & Art University Designs for a Cooler Planet 2025 – Hae mukaan! Alum Ohto Pentikäinen ‘Anyone can come up with problems, but those who can solve them creatively are hot currency in building better business’ /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. Collaboration Entrepreneurship Studies Alumni stories Entrepreneurial mindset alumni alumni activity career stories entrepreneurship sustainable entrepreneurship Cooperation Studies Ohto Pentikäinen An entrepreneurial researcher takes action and creates something new /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 Earn credits and learn sustainable entrepreneurship at Solve the SDGs /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. 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 Ryhmä ihmisiä työskentelee hackathonissa Solve the SDGs returns — now in Finland and India /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. Entrepreneurship Sustainability Innovations Collaboration Aalto Ventures Program Entrepreneurial mindset School of Business Junction entrepreneurship events hackathons sustainability sustainable entrepreneurship problem solving Cooperation Ryhmä ihmisiä työskentelee hackathonissa Alum Jenni Kynnös: 'Meaningful work to me means the freedom to pursue my own vision and constant change' /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. Studies Collaboration Entrepreneurship Alumni stories Department of Marketing Entrepreneurial mindset alumni alumni activity marketing careers career stories entrepreneurship Cooperation Studies Jenni Kynnös Sign up now for Good Life Engine in period III-IV /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. Entrepreneurship Aalto Ventures Program All Bachelor's Programmes All Master's Programmes Entrepreneurial mindset entrepreneurship Studies Group of people stretching. Experimentation, risk-taking, seeking the new – entrepreneurial mindset permeates Aalto /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 Services Collaboration University Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial mindset services strategy Research and innovation services Cooperation Cooperation University Minna Tuusa and Anu Honkalinna. Apply for Designs for a Cooler Planet festival by 22 January 2024 /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. Entrepreneurship Innovations Sustainability Entrepreneurial mindset Exhibitions Exhibitions and fairs Helsinki Design Week design radical creativity Research & Art University Designs for a Cooler Planet 2024 Open call Myungji “MJ" Suh: The Aalto stand at Slush is all about how we can make the world better /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 Sign up now for SDGs as Entrepreneurial Business Opportunities course starting in period II /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. Entrepreneurship Aalto Ventures Program All students Entrepreneurial mindset entrepreneurship Studies Inside a funky orange frame there is a photo of a student writing notes. Sign up now for Art, Life and Entrepreneurship 1 course starting in period II /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. ARTS, Bachelor’s Programmes ARTS, Master's Programmes Aalto Ventures Program Entrepreneurial mindset entrepreneurship art and creative practices Studies Photo of students sitting in a lecture hall and drawing abstract portraits. The photo is surrounded by a blue frame. The Dean also rewards School of Business students for other merits besides excellent grades /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 Sustainability University Entrepreneurial mindset Inclusion diversity equality radical creativity sustainability values Awards and Recognition Dean's Impact Award, School of Business Professor Ewald Kibler was recognized for his work in contributing to the development of Aalto’s entrepreneurship education /en/news/professor-ewald-kibler-was-recognized-for-his-work-in-contributing-to-the-development-of-aaltos Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:14:03 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 959111 at /en Teollisuusneuvos Lauri Ratia was honored as Business Leader of the Year 2023 Careers Entrepreneurial mindset awards entrepreneurship honoured sustainable entrepreneurship Awards and Recognition Ewald Kibler pitämässä kiitospuhetta Suomen Liikemies-Yhdistykselle Summer School alum story: Personal Growth and Renewal course revealed the interplay between design, adaptability, and visionary leadership /en/news/summer-school-alum-story-personal-growth-and-renewal-course-revealed-the-interplay-between-design Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:24:20 +0000 Kiti Kainulainen 946961 at /en Julia Zambrzycki shares how the Personal Growth and Renewal course can help us become visionary leaders in constantly changing times. Studies University AVP Aalto Summer School Entrepreneurial mindset entrepreneurship lifewide learning summer courses summer education University Photo of Julia Zambrzycki Aalto University coordinated INCREDIT project has been selected in the EIT HEI Initiative /en/news/aalto-university-coordinated-incredit-project-has-been-selected-in-the-eit-hei-initiative Tue, 23 May 2023 10:11:17 +0000 Zoltan Javor 911921 at /en EIT HEI Initiative to unlock innovation potential in Europe's Higher Education. Collaboration Entrepreneurship EIT EIT Digital EIT RawMaterials Entrepreneurial mindset Cooperation Aalto EIT Services - Javor Anastasia Koptsyukh: I have a lot of support from the community /en/news/anastasia-koptsyukh-i-have-a-lot-of-support-from-the-community Thu, 04 May 2023 11:54:38 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 906571 at /en 'Our unit is very young and dynamic. There are 15 of us in total. Our culture is vibrant, supportive, and embracing. It’s oriented towards professional growth and development.' Aalto stories Careers Entrepreneurship Global business dynamics Incident Entrepreneurial mindset doctoral theses entrepreneurship Research & Art Anastasia Koptsyukh, photo by Tuấn Lê