Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence FCAI (external link)
A community of experts that brings together top talents in academia, industry and the public sector to solve real-life problems using both existing and novel AI.
Key Research Area: Digitalisation and AI
Digital technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics and mobile communications are cut through the whole society. In this page we give pointers to our research in the area. In the left-hand side navigation you will find our guidance and support for researchers, students and staff using AI tools in their work.
This area represents over one third of the scientific publications and university education in the field of digitalisation and AI in Finland.
This forms the foundation for our spearhead in Finland’s drive towards the technological transformation of many aspects of society – from new consumer services to media, entertainment, education, health care, retail, and several areas of industry.
Research in digitalisation and AI relates to both theory and practice: computational and mathematical sciences, software and hardware technologies, secure communications, digital media, services, and engineering and management across technologies and industrial sectors.
This combination provides an excellent launching pad for interdisciplinary innovations. For instance, digitalisation and social media are topics which may only be profoundly understood via multidisciplinary viewpoints combining arts, business, science and technology.
Focus areas
- Artificial intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Digital services
- Telecommunications
- Power Systems
- Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- Acoustics and Audio Technology
Upcoming events
The Convergence of AI and Quantum Technologies
This panel discussion will explore how the two burgeoning fields of quantum technology and AI are beginning to converge and examine their potential impact on Finland’s long-term competitiveness.
Marsio Presents, 8 October 2026: Learning Now
Marsio Presents: Learning Now is a morning event for Aalto educators interested in discussing current topics regarding teaching. During the morning the focus is in learning: what is learning now, in an AI -enabled world? Join us to hear presentations from Aalto educators and students and gain practical ideas, discuss ethical questions, and reflect together on what meaningful learning looks like today.
AI in Research Work, October 8, 2026
Learn about generative artificial intelligence in research work with Data Agents Dr. Enrico Glerean, Dr. Pedro Silva, and Dr. Emrecan Gulay
Performing Arts in the Age of AI
Welcome to an open seminar organised by Espoo Theatre and Aalto University with leading experts of European performing arts and creative technology.Latest news in this area
Prototyping and Validation Grant: WeatherSens AI
Three Aalto founders are using off-the-shelf drones and an AI physics model to measure the weather where no station stands. First they had to learn when not to sell.
AI Spotlight 2/2026: New features and an upcoming translation tool in Aalto AI Assistant
Discover what’s new in Aalto AI Assistant and learn about the upcoming translation features.
When there is no proof, the story is the evidence — a new Founder Storytelling course at Aalto University
A new course at Aalto University teaches aspiring founders how to build, adapt and deliver the story behind their venture — before the traction, revenue and track record exist.
Take your first steps as a founder — in just six weeks
A new Founder Principles course at Aalto University gives students the tools, mindset and hands-on experience to start building — with AI as a co-founder from day one.Flagships and Centres of Excellence
Quantum Technology Finland – The National Centre of Excellence (external link)
The national Quantum Technology Finland (QTF) Centre of Excellence brings together scientific and technological excellence and cutting-edge research infrastructures to harness quantum phenomena in solid-state-based quantum devices and applications.
ELLIS Institute Finland (external link)
ELLIS Institute Finland is a world-class research hub in AI and machine learning and part of the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS).
Departments in this area
Department of Computer Science
We are an internationally-oriented community and home to world-class research in modern computer science.
Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis
Our main research areas are algebra and discrete mathematics, analysis, applied mathematics and mechanics, stochastics and statistics, and systems analysis and operations research.
Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering
Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering (ELE) conducts research and arranges related teaching courses in the fields of electromagnetics, micro and nanotechnology, radio engineering, and space technology.
Department of Information and Communications Engineering
The department of Information and Communications Engineering has a strong focus in the ICT area varying from ICT technology to core electrical engineering and its basic phenomena.
Featured research bodies and networks
House of AI
The centre brings together top researchers and companies to develop new applications and possibilities for artificial intelligence
Helsinki Institute for Information Technology HIIT (external link)
Collaborative institute for research on information technology.
Helsinki-Aalto Institute for Cybersecurity HAIC (external link)
Excellence in information security research and education.
Virtual Acoustics
Professor Tapio Lokki
Aalto Center for Autonomous Systems (external link)
ACAS combines Aalto expertise on various fields to tackle challenging systems-related research problems related to the autonomous operation of networked machines.
AI-DOC – Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence, doctoral program (external link)
Finnish Doctoral Program Network in Artificial Intelligence.
Infrastructure
Aalto Factory of the Future
The Aalto Factory of the Future is an infrastructure to support innovation in future industrial automation, industry 4.0 & 5.0 and beyond. It allows test and trials of advanced technologies, such as future wireless communication (5G / Wifi6 and beyond) in industry.
MAGICS – Media – Arts – Games – Interaction – Computing – Science (external link)
MAGICS is an infrastructure network to support research into motion recording, and virtual environments. It is a joint effort of Aalto University, Tampere University and the University of the Arts Helsinki.
Science-IT
Infrastructure for high-level computational research.
Aalto nextG
Aalto nextG is an infrastructure supporting research on future mobile networks. It is operated by the technical support service in the Department of Information and Communications Engineering, School of Electrical Engineering.
Aalto Studios
Aalto Studios weaves together the players of the creative economy: designers, filmmakers, YouTubers, game developers, performing artists, educators, angel investors, public-sector operators, and more in Finland, Scandinavia, Europe, and beyond.
Aalto Electronics-ICT - Electronics test facilities
School of Electrical Engineering offers 4 electronic test facilities
Key research area contact
Jussi Nissilä
Manager, Digitalisation and AI Key Research Area, Aalto Networking Platform