Innovation portfolio

CloViC

Open automation standard compliant intelligent automation systems.
Cyber-physical Systems

Status:

Pre-business

SDGs:

Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Industry:

ICT

Impact:

Sustainable systems

Origin:

Research to Business

School:

School of Science

Established:

2024

CloViC is a an online web platform enabling remote and collaborative virtual commissioning of control applications for multi-vendor automation systems in discrete manufacturing and process control industries. The innovation core is a library of hardware-accurate PLC/IPC images for IEC 61499 and IEC 61131-3 automation systems, combined with collaborative development, performance modeling, and automated testing features.

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Seven people holding large checks at PORT_2026 Innovation Challenge event. Checks awarded to teams NEXOS and KOWI.
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PORT_2026 brings Aalto students together to tackle culture, media, and climate challenges

Nearly 60 Aalto students joined the PORT_2026 Innovation Challenge, developing and pitching solutions addressing culture, media, and climate challenges.
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Antti Ahlava presented “Relationship-based Architectural Design” at the Design Principles & Practices conference in Rome, discussing new methodological approaches in architecture.
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How to succeed in corporate collaboration and in getting Business Finland funding

Based on feedback from Aalto University’s company partners, we have gathered some tips on how to succeed in funding calls requiring their participation.
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Aalto University unveils AaltoQ20 – a state-of-the-art quantum computer for educating quantum talent of the future

AaltoQ20 is a unique quantum computer that researchers can also use to study quantum phenomena and develop new technology.
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