Aalto Inventors
Ta det första steget på din innovationsresa och utforska de möjligheter som din egen forskning erbjuder.
Register now for Inventors in AI, biotechnology or the new multidisciplinary cohort
We believe your research deserves more than a paper. It deserves to change the world. Join Inventors to learn how to think beyond the paper and create most impact with your work. Three cohorts are coming up this fall and registration is now open for all Aalto researchers!
Ever wondered if your research could have more impact – but how? What skills are needed for working with innovations? What is happening in the industry right now? How can you protect your inventions with patents? How to best communicate about your research?
Join Aalto Inventors to find out and meet top researchers, entrepreneurs and industry experts in your field!
Aalto Inventors is an innovation programme for researchers, especially doctoral and postdoctoral, who want explore the commercial potential of their research. No prior business background or ready inventions are needed to join.
This fall, there will be three cohorts: one focusing on AI, one focusing on biotechnology and one multidisciplinary cohort – an exciting pilot looking to bring new fields together.
Each cohort is tailored to fit the participants and bring you the best knowledge and connections. Sessions cover topics like patenting, communications, industry networking, customer discovery, startup insights, funding and pitching. You will gain widely applicable skills to benefit your future career.
Visiting experts from industry, academia and startups let you build a curated, highly relevant network. Previously we’ve had speakers like Niko Vuokko from AMD Silo AI, Juha Vartiainen from IQM, Mari Granström from Origin by Ocean, Johan Jern from Realm, Reetta Strengel from Kermira, Chris Landowski from Onego Bio and so many more sharing what you can't google. In addition, you will get to know new peers, other innovative researchers, across departments or even universities.
Why join?
- Enhance Your Skills for Your Future Career: Learn how to build impact, secure funding, and protect your ideas
- Expert Guidance: Receive mentorship from thought-leaders in academia and industry, as well as law professionals, to navigate the innovation ecosystem
- Expand Your Network: Connect with fellow researchers, industry experts, and entrepreneurs working with biotechnology
- Official Recognition: Receive a certificate upon program completion + possibility of earning 3 ECTS credits
- Highly Rated: The Inventors program has been running for a full year now with great feedback (4.3/5 overall rating and NPS score 49)
- Ongoing Support: Join the Inventors alumni network for continued support and collaboration opportunities
Learn more about the training on our program website.
Find the detailed schedules and other practicalities of each fall cohort on their respective guides: , and .
Registrations are now open for all researchers in Aalto! Sign up to your preferred cohort from the links below and take your first step on your innovation journey with us.
Because your research deserves more than a paper. It deserves to change the world.
Multidisciplinary cohort
Biotechnology cohort
AI cohort
For any questions, feel free to reach out to the Inventors team:
Aalto Inventors inleder sex nya program nästa läsår
Välj ett program inom ett specifikt område, såsom artificiell intelligens, bioteknik, vattenhushållning, energisystem eller medtech, eller välj vårt nya mångvetenskapliga program som är öppet för forskare från alla vetenskapsområden.
Lämna dina kontaktuppgifter så kontaktar vi dig när ett nytt Inventors-program startar inom ditt område.
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