Aalto Innovation supports the commercialisation of research-based inventions by offering researchers tailored entrepreneurship training, taking care of patenting inventions, supporting preparations for commercialisation, offering incubator and accelerator programmes, and preparing technology transfers for spinoff companies. The aim is to create sustainable growth in Finland based on deep technology innovations, which both renews existing industries and gives rise to entirely new fields such as quantum and space technology.
Aalto Innovation Unit is happy to help you with any questions concerning research commercialisation and entrepreneurship.
The transition to clean energy is a societal transformation on the same scale as digitalisation, and Finland has many strengths to support it, says professor Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio, who leads Aalto University’s new competence centre, House of Energy Transition.
Wood can be shaped into almost anything in the hands of researchers, but transforming the forest industry also requires risk-taking and fresh thinking. That’s why experts say now is an incredible time to study the field.
Basic research in artificial intelligence (AI) doesn’t always generate quick wins or clickbait headlines, but its benefits can be seen throughout society
Talent is fuel for the future — and Finland also needs it from abroad. Aalto and VTT have been internationalising rapidly, but the nation still has room for improvement in supporting international experts to put down roots.
This article series tells the story of Aalto’s work as a builder of a better society. Aalto Founder School equips students with the skills needed to set up and lead a successful growth companies
In this article series, we highlight Aalto University’s work as a builder of a better society.
Aalto University Junior is a champion of equal opportunities and hands-on learning, growing in popularity year after year. Veli-Matti Ikävalko, who leads the work, shares how this window into Aalto was created—and how the university spark is ignited.
Miten julkisista TKI-panostuksista saadaan suurin mahdollinen hyöty yhteiskunnalle? Kouluttamalla enemmän osaajia, sanoo taloustieteen professori Otto Toivanen.
When you think about the powerhouses ensuring our societal and economical success, universities may not be the first thing to pop into mind. It's clear that a university's basic function is to provide education and advance scientific research, but what else is there?
