Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research (CKIR)

Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research (CKIR)

Aalto University School of Business' Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research (CKIR) is a unique hub for interdisciplinary research and development. We are dedicated to creating new knowledge, fostering innovation, and making a positive impact on society. CKIR brings together brilliant minds from diverse disciplines to collaborate on real-world challenges, such as digital transformation, human empowerment, innovation ecosystems, and geopolitics. Our research aims to address complex challenges and opportunities of the modern world, driving economic growth and creating a more sustainable future. 

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Main Themes and Projects

Explore our main themes to discover how CKIR is at the forefront of executing collaboration and research that advances innovation and societal progress. 

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Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research (CKIR)

News

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Seeds of Bravery, supporting the Ukrainian Tech Ecosystem

Aalto Startup Center and CKIR are proud to announce our collaboration with a new project, UASEEDs, promoting Ukrainian startups and innovation!
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DeployAI Partners Gather for Heart Beat Meeting in Helsinki

The European DeployAI project's partners gathered for the Heart Beat meeting hosted by Aalto University Executive Education in Helsinki.
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The European Artificial Intelligence flagship project DeployAI builds the AI on Demand Platform

It enables industry and public sector to leverage on AI and generative AI technologies

CKIR Team

Ruurik Holm

Ruurik Holm

Staff Researcher
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Henrik Keinonen

Henrik Keinonen

Staff Scientist
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Tapani Mikola

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Isra Mohamed Hussein

Research Assistant
Sanna Rantakokko

Sanna Rantakokko

Research Assistant

Anna-Riikka Maria Smolander

Doctoral Researcher

School of Business

We strive for better business and better society. We excel in education and research with a multidisciplinary approach and in collaboration with our partners.

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