Supporting research, teaching and studies
The HSE Support Foundation registered foundation (fr) is a judicially independent corporation founded in 1974 with the goal of supporting the research and teaching activities of Aalto University School of Business and individuals connected with it through grants and other kinds of support. The Foundation finances its activities through funds obtained from returns on assets and donations.
50 years supporting the School of Business
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Foundation's activities, a historical report was prepared for the years 1974-2024, "Helsinki School of Business Support Foundation - 50 years supporting the School of Business" (read this link). The book was written by Esa Ahonen, former Director of Administration of the School of Business, Economic Counsellor.
Grants
The application period for grants awarded by the HSE Support Foundation is in February and September. The available grants are announced annually on these pages in the beginning of February and September. The HSE Support Foundation awards grants and other forms of support for, among others:
- scientific research
- travel related to research
- theses
- recognition awards
Approved grants
The HSE Support Foundation issues grants, recognition awards and other support for researchers, teachers, other personnel, and students at Aalto University School of Business. Grants are awarded twice a year.
HSE Support Foundation and Yrjö Uitto Foundation grants for Autumn 2025
Find out more about the Autumn grant announcement of HSE Support Foundation and apply. Find out more about the Autumn grant announcement of Yrjö Uitto Foundation and apply. Grants can be applied for twice a year: in February and in September.
Donations to Aalto University School of Business
The HSE Support Foundation fr offers both companies and other organisations as well as alumni and other private individuals a natural opportunity to be involved in promoting the development of Aalto University School of Business.
Contact information of HSE Support Foundation management and administration
Postal address
HSE Support Foundation sr
P.O. Box 21210
FI-00076 AALTO
FINLAND
Visiting address
Ekonominaukio 1
02150 Espoo
telephone +358 50 373 2241
tukisaatio-biz@aalto.fi
Office Manager Tuula Murremäki
e-mail address: ext-tuula.murremaki@aalto.fi
Members and deputy members named by the Foundation for Economic Education
Timo Löyttyniemi (Vice-Chair) / Kristina Pentti-von Walzel
Jaana Sandström / Sanna Suvanto-Harsaae
Janne Timonen / Sam G. Nieminen
Johanna Vesterinen / Sampsa Heikkilä
Members and deputy members named by Finland Chamber of Commerce
Anu Ahokas / Stina Wikberg
Johanna Sipola / Yvonne Backas
Members and deputy members named by the Confederation of Finnish Industries
Heimo J. Aho (Chair) / Mirja Hannula
Riikka Heikinheimo / Mikko Vieltojärvi
Members and Deputy members named by the Finnish Forest Industries
Maarit Lindstöm / Ville Kopra
Members and deputy members named by Finance Finland
Arno Ahosniemi / Veli-Matti Mattila
Members and deputy members named by the Finnish Commerce Federation
Managing Director Minna Kokka / Chief Economist Jaana Kurjenoja
Members and deputy members named by the Academic Affairs Committee at Aalto University School of Business
Juhani Vaivio / Henri Schildt
Virpi Tuunainen / Matti Suominen
Pauli Murto / Arto Lindblom
Member and deputy member invited according to Foundation consitution 6 §
Timo Korkeamäki / Tomas Falk
Elina Björklund, Chair
Riku Asikainen, Vice Chair
Ilkka Hara
Pii Kotilainen
Pekka Laaksonen
Salla Vainio