Technology transfer
Aalto university's technology transfer process is designed for impact
From ideas to impact
Aalto University was founded as an innovation university to build a sustainable future. We create growth by generating new startups and renewing existing industries. We are matching Finland’s entrepreneurial ambition with the services, facilities and tools needed for building successful startups around new innovations ─ from inventions to scaleups, from ideas to impact.
How can we help?
Join the Aalto Innovation Week community events
Aalto Innovation Week, taking place in Otaniemi from 16 to 20 November 2026, brings together events focused on entrepreneurship and innovation. Members of the Aalto community are warmly welcome to...
Services for researchers
Aalto Innovation offers a wide range of support services to researchers who want to develop their research ideas into viable business ventures.
Welcome to our vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem
Aalto University's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem has given birth to many new communities and openings over the past decade. There are a variety of incubator and accelerator services for startups. Similar services are also available for students for early-stage teams with a preliminary idea for their growth company.
Meet the players and come change the world with us.
Founder School
Aalto Founder School brings entrepreneurship closer to all students at Aalto through monthly Founder Talks, a new minor studies programme, and a tailor-made Founder Sprint for the most driven founders.
Innovation portfolio
Aalto University's innovation ecosystem generates tens of new companies annually, founded by our students and alumni. In this portfolio are presented all our current Research to business -teams (prebusiness) and selected spinouts, startups and alumni companies.
A Grid – Founders Factory
The new home for ambitious startups A Grid is the creative community of ambitious startups, companies and entrepreneurs in Aalto Campus.
Aalto at Slush 2026: These solutions are revolutionising the insulation market, joint replacement surgery and the utilisation of waste heat
Aalto University will take part in the startup event Slush by showcasing 12 new innovations that help solve sustainability challenges and strengthen economic growth.
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