Collaboration
Boost for business from collaboration
Research collaboration strengthens expertise and business development. New product and service ideas are created in study projects. Our campus offers an inspiring operating and networking environment. At Aalto's recruitment events, companies meet the top talents of the future.
Matti Kauhanen, Business Unit Technology Manager, ABB Oy Drives and ControlsThe most significant benefit of our collaboration with Aalto University is the expertise it provides us.
President Ilkka Niemelä: ‘We make an impact in society together with our partners’
At best, collaboration between Aalto University and corporates brings about solutions with a great impact on society. Collaboration leads to change toward a more sustainable world, develops new skills and knowledge, and creates jobs.
Strategic partnership is a long-term commitment
We create impact together with our corporate partners. By combining the latest knowledge with leading industrial expertise, we develop sustainable solutions and educate future talents for business.
News
Entrepreneurship programme brought sustainability alongside productivity
Aalto Ventures Program aims to teach every university student entrepreneurship skills and funnel the skills toward sustainable development objectives.
Speeding up the textile revolution with Ioncell®
Ioncell Oy, which develops ecological textile fibres for the circular economy, is the first company to call Aalto University a founding shareholder. Three people walk us through the new company’s plans.
School of Electrical Engineering Alumnus of the Year 2022 Pekka Tiitinen: Electricity sector training opens up diverse career opportunities
Managing Director of ABB Finland encourages students to acquire broad experience of business life already during their studies – because experiencing a range of different work duties can teach you a lot.
Kalle Airo: "For an entrepreneurial mind, a problem is an opportunity, not a threat”
Kalle Airo has been leading Entrepreneurial Mindset at Aalto University from the beginning of September.What can we do together?
We offer companies opportunities for collaboration in all areas of Aalto's operations, as well as possibilities for networking with researchers, teachers and our active student community. The collaboration can start with even a small project, and grow into a long-term strategic partnership. We encourage also the SMEs to become involved!
For a company, the research collaboration is most beneficial when it is fundamental, long-term and strategic. Usually, in this kind of projects the costs and productivity risks are high if the research is carried out by the company alone.
The possibilities for research collaboration extend from single research projects to long-term funding of strategic research and personnel, often including the utilization of the university’s extensive research infrastructure.
Teaching cooperation offers a natural way for businesses to
- get new insights and explore alternative perspectives
- get in touch with students
- gain visibility and develop their employer brand amongst students
The range of collaboration spans from guest lectures and real-life cases to multidisciplinary study projects and thesis assignments.
Career Services help employers in recruiting and building their employer image amongst students. We'll help you to:
- recruit a student
- reach Aalto students for career development and open positions
- participate in recruitment events
- organise an event of your own at the campus
Explore our in-service training options:
Aalto University Open University
provides single university courses and parts of degree programs for everybody who is interested in our branches of science
Aalto University Executive Education Oy
provides in-service education for executives (Aalto EE), professionals (Aalto PRO) and entrepreneurs or intrapreneurs (Aalto ENT).
Participating in our seminars and events is an excellent way to learn, network and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in your industry.
Are you looking for an office space for your company, or would you like to organize an event at the campus? Maybe you are looking for an easy way to network with our experts and the innovative startup community.
Aalto Campus & Real Estate (ACRE) rents out facilities from the campus area.
Campus membership including access to our coworking spaces and possibility to participate activities at our innovation community A Grid, which has been developed in order to make collaboration projects easier and enhance networking.
Learn more about the innovation community A Grid
Corporate Relations team
Ida Andersson
Terhi Kajaste
Elli Käpylä
Pirita Posti
Jussi Rantsi
Annemari Rautio
Petri Silenius
Events
Video production and MOOC clinic with Online Hybrid Lab
Do you have questions about developing an educational videos production or have in mind MOOC development? Grab 30 minutes appointment with our specialist!
Video production and MOOC clinic with Online Hybrid Lab
Do you have questions about developing an educational videos production or have in mind MOOC development? Grab 30 minutes appointment with our specialist!
Study Pre-Registration and Registered Reports (Q&A)
Learn about pre-registration and registered reports with Data Agent, Dr. Enrico Glerean.