Become a mentor
The goal of mentoring is to improve the long-term performance of startups and help them to develop their networks.
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?
Aalto Innovation services
Aalto Innovation supports the commercialisation of research-based inventions by offering researchers tailored entrepreneurship training, taking care of patenting inventions, supporting the preparation of commercialisation, providing incubator and accelerator programmes and preparing technology transfers for spin-off companies.
Do you want to join our startup community?
Investors
Invest in groundbreaking technologies and help shape the future with Aalto Innovation.
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...
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.
Aalto Innovation news
From ideas to impact: ‘Better forecasts need a new kind of data’
Aalto’s student innovation grant gave the company’s founders resources to develop and test their concept.
From ideas to impact: ‘I found a real problem, so I just jumped in’
Aalto’s student innovation grant helped the team buy components for their prototype.
Register now for Inventors in medtech, energy systems or resilient infrastructures
Three new innovation trainings for researchers are coming up next spring and registration is now open!
Aalto ranks third in Europe for university spinout funding – this is the recipe for creating new industries
Aalto University's spinout companies, including quantum company IQM and satellite company ICEYE, have raised approximately EUR 2.6 billion in funding since 2010.Events about innovation and entrepreneurship
Aalto Ahaa public lecture 10.11. – Quantum revolution
Aalto Ahaa! In a public lecture open to all, we dive into three expert talks exploring where the next technological breakthrough will come from and why everyone should now understand at least something about quantum technology. And what about cybersecurity—what will happen to it amid this upheaval? Come hear more at the Aalto Ahaa public lecture.
Aalto University Innovation & Entrepreneurship Ecosystem walking tours on 17th of November
Join a guided walking tour on the 17th of November to discover Aalto University’s vibrant startup and innovation community and spaces. Visit A Grid, Aalto Innovation and Viima to explore the spaces and initiatives supporting startups, student entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary innovation.
Community drive 18.11.: Let's bike for student grants
Ready to ride? Join the A! Sign of Change community drive!
