Aalto Networking Platform

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The Aalto Networking Platform initiative promotes cross-disciplinary actions in Aalto University’s seven key research areas. We bring together experts in science, technology, arts and business, across departments, supporting collaboration both inside and outside of Aalto.

Aalto Networking Platform Annual report 2025

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Aalto University and the University of Washington are welcoming joint proposals for ambitious and impactful initiatives strengthening collaboration between researchers based at Aalto University and the UW. Call opens: Sept 17th, 2026 Deadline: November 9th, 2026 11:59 PM PT

Collaboration

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Discover tomorrow at Aalto University's biggest exhibition! Open 1 September – 30 October 2026.

View of Helsinki by night. Photo by Ioannis Koulousis.

Key Research Area: Energy solutions

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Key Research Area: Arts and design

Aalto X Reality Keynote PiP by Matti Ahlgren

Key Research Area: Digitalisation and AI

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Key Research Area: Business and economics

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Key Research Area: Health and well-being

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Key Research Area: Living environments

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Key Research Area: Materials and natural resources

All upcoming events related to the Aalto Networking Platform.

20.10.

Betoninen portaikko rakennuksen sisällä, seinällä värikäs maalaus, portaissa näkymästä poistumassa henkilö.

Campus, Exhibitions, Other 20.10.2026 16:30 – 17:30 (UTC +3)

Cooler Planet: Guided public art tour 20.10.

Join the tour with Outi Turpeinen (manager, Public art) and get to know Aalto University's public art collections in the Marsio, Kide, and Viima buildings in more detail.

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Conferences 28.–29.10.2026

Health Design 2026 Conference

Health tech and service innovation conference connecting clinicians, researchers, investors and startups across the Nordic, Baltic and wider European ecosystem.