Aalto Inventors
Det första steget i innovationsresan
Aalto-universitetet har en utvecklingsväg i världsklass från grundforskningen till accelerationen av nystartade företag. Inventors stöder forskare, som precis har påbörjat sin resa, genom att erbjuda en strukturerad och stimulerande väg mot verkan av vetenskapen i praktiken.
Aaltos Inventors är ett branschspecifikt förinkubatorprogram för forskare som vill utforska de praktiska möjligheterna med sitt arbete. Oavsett om du utforskar en ny forskningsriktning eller identifierar tillämpningsområden för din forskning, kan Inventors hjälpa dig att komma i gång.
Registration is now open for fall programs
Vem är programmet till för?
Aalto Inventors vänder sig till forskare – doktorander, postdoktorer och akademisk personal – som är nyfikna på de samhälleliga och kommersiella möjligheterna i sitt arbete. Ingen tidigare erfarenhet av innovation eller affärsverksamhet krävs för att delta. Om du funderar över om din forskning kan inverka mer, är det här programmet för dig.
Under 2025 genomför vi ett pilotprojekt av programmet genom att bjuda in deltagare från utvalda forskningsområden. Håll utkik för mer information om när Inventors börjar i din högskola!
Janne Laine, vicerektor med ansvar för innovationBased on Aalto University’s strategy, our aim is to generate sustainable innovative solutions to tackle global grand challenges. We are combining world-class fundamental research with efforts to transform the results into practical applications and economic value. The newly launched Aalto Inventors program is an excellent tool to execute our strategy.
Feedback från deltagare från pilotprogrammet våren 2025:
"I enjoyed meeting new people, especially company representatives who share the same interests and passion as I do. Hearing their stories was truly inspiring."
"Basics of shifting my thinking towards commercialization opportunities instead of focusing solely on research potential."
"I learned when it’s the right time to submit an invention disclosure and what criteria it needs to meet."
"The organizing team were very helpful and motivated, which made the whole experience more fun!"
Connecting you with top speakers and mentors
All past speakers and mentors by cohort:
Ville Voipio — Chair of the Boards, Vaisala Oyj and Technology Industries of Finland
Perttu Yli-Opas — CTO and Co-Founder, Aurora Propulsion Technologies
Erkki Seppäläinen — CEO and Co-Founder, SisuSemi
Joonas Jokela — CEO and Co-Founder, Aavuus
Heikki Holmberg — Research and Development Director, Okmetic
Altti Torkkeli — Sr. Manager, MEMS Technology Development, Murata Electronics
Ahmed Soliman — R&D Manager, Canatu
Kaisa Lehmus — Head of Technology, Vaisala
Andreas Liapis — Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Agate Sensors
Mikko Juntunen — Founder and CEO, ElFys
Jussi Rautee — Vice President and General Manager, Applied Materials; Chair of the Board and CEO, Picosun
Anu Kärkkäinen — Research Manager for Microelectronics and Quantum Technology, VTT
Paavo Räisänen — Partner, Maki.vc
Tarun Sharma — Partner & COO, Nokia Ventures; Executive in Residence, Aalto University
Christopher Mills — Discovery Partner, Kiilto Ventures
Joonas Mikkilä — Senior advisor, policy, technology and data economy, Technology Industries Finland
Toni Korelin — Entrepreneur and Founder, Primrose Oy
Saara Vuoristo & Elisa Seppänen — Communication Specialists, Kaskas
Peter Kelly — Connector, Aalto University School of Science
Pekka Kettunen — Innovation Advisor, Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering
Janne Laine — Vice President of Innovation, Aalto University
Jussi Ryynänen — Dean, School of Electrical Engineering; Professor, Aalto University
Mikko Möttönen — Co-founder, IQM & Co-founder and Chief Scientist, QMill & Professor, Aalto University
Himadri Majumdar — CEO and Co-Founder, SemiQon
Ville Kotovirta — CTO and Co-Founder, QMill
Anssi Collin — Technical Team Lead, QuantrolOx
Joonas Govenius — Co-founder and CEO, Arctic Instruments
Toni Korelin — European Patent Attorney and Founder, Primrose
Paavo Räisänen — Partner, Maki.vc
Christopher Mills — Discovery Partner, Kiilto Ventures
Henri Hakamo — Chief Strategy and Research Officer, Tesi
Pauli Taipale — Technology Strategist, OP Financial Group
Teppo Seesto — Quantum Ambassador and Technical Architect, IBM
Per Jernström — Head of Data Science, VR Group
Aashish Sah — Business Developer, ProSQu & Doctoral researcher, Aalto University
Eemil Praks — Technical Champion, CryoTherm & Master’s student, Aalto University
Pirkka Palomäki — Founding Partner, Maki.vc
Piia Konstari — Director of Microfabrication services, VTT
Juha Vartiainen — Co-founder and Chief Global Affairs Officer, IQM
Kaisa Osola — Public Speaking Coach
Janne Laine — Vice President of Innovation, Aalto University
Peter Kelly — Connector and Senior Lecturer, Aalto University School of Science
Jukka Pekola — Director of InstituteQ & Professor, Aalto University
Saara Vuoristo & Elisa Seppänen — Communication Specialists, Kaskas
Outi Ervasti — Director of Technology Management & VP of Renewable Hydrogen and PtX, Neste
Riitta Silvennoinen — Managing Director, Hydrogen Cluster Finland
Olli Sipilä — CEO, Gasgrid Finland
Christopher Mills — Discovery Partner, Kiilto Ventures
Imran Asghar — Co-Founder, SMART+IONS; Associate Professor, Tampere University
Tuomo Rinne — Vice President of Business Development, P2X Solutions
Valerie Wårvik — Legal Counsel, Nordic Ren-Gas
Tuukka Hartikka — VP Hydrogen & Power-X, Helen
Mika Anttonen — Owner, St1
Terhi Johanna Vapola — Managing Partner and Founder, Greencode Ventures
Saara Vuoristo & Elisa Seppänen — Communication Specialists, Kaskas
Paavo Räisänen — Partner, Maki.vc
Toni Korelin — European Patent Attorney and Founder, Primrose
Janne Laine — Vice President of Innovation, Aalto University
Kari Tammi — Dean, Aalto University School of Engineering
Kristiina Kruus — Dean, Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering
Prof. Mika Järvinen — Aalto University
Prof. Tanja Kallio — Aalto University
Peter Kelly — Connector and Professor of Practice, Aalto University School of Science
Petri Lehmus — Vice President of Research and Development, Neste
Christopher Mills — Discovery Partner, Kiilto Ventures
Sirpa Välimaa — Head of Business Segment, Pulp, Paper and Board, Sulzer
Reetta Strengel — Director, R&D and Technology, Kemira
Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen — CEO and CTO, NPHarvest
Toni Korelin — European Patent Attorney and Founder, Primrose
Virpi Muhonen — CEO and Founder, Askel Healthcare
Tuomo Hilli — CTO and Co-Founder, Elementic
Maria Witte — Innovation Management and Funding Strategist, Arise Innovations
Paavo Räisänen — Partner, Maki.vc
Mari Granström — Chief Executive Activist, CEO and Founder, Origin by Ocean
Janak Sapkota — Senior Manger, UPM Innovation
Janne Laine — Vice President of Innovation, Aalto University
Kristiina Kruus — Dean, Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering
Juha Lipponen — Professor of Practice for Bioproduct Technology, Aalto University
Virve Karttunen — Senior Research Liaison Officer, Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering
Peter Kelly — Connector & Senior Lecturer, Aalto University School of Science
Ziba Fathi — Inventors S25BIO alumni & Postdoctoral researcher, Aalto University
Esubalew Kasaw Gebeyehu — Inventors S25BIO alumni & Doctoral researcher, Aalto University
Johan Jern — Co-Founder and CTO, Realm
Niko Vuokko — Senior Director and CTO, AMD Silo AI
Kyunghyun Cho — Professor, New York University; Executive Director, Genentech gRED Prescient Design
Sebastian Björkvist — Product Manager, IPRally
Ivana Pesic — CPO, Headai
Maria Witte — Innovation Management and Funding Strategist, Arise Innovations
Christopher Mills — Discovery Partner, Kiilto Ventures
Toni Korelin — European Patent Attorney and Founder, Primrose
Mari Luukkainen — Founder, Herizon.io
Tarun Sharma — Partner & COO, Nokia Ventures
Elin Ehsani — Co-founder in stealth, ex-In Parallel and ex-SiloAI
Janne Laine — Vice President of Innovation, Aalto University
Jaakko Lehtinen — Associate Professor, Aalto University & Distinguished Research Scientist, NVIDIA
Juha Siivola — Innovation Advisor, Aalto University Innovation Services
Petri Kanninen — Senior Research Liaison Officer, Aalto University School of Science
Pauliina Ilmonen — Vice Dean for Impact, Aalto University School of Science
Juha-Pekka Pitkänen — CTO and Co-Founder, Solar Foods
Andrey Shigaev — CEO, Geyser Batteries
Niklas von Weymarn — CEO, Metsä Spring & Advisory Board member, Bioinnovation Center
Bob Smith — Interim Associate Vice Provost for Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship, George Washington University
Christopher Mills — Discovery Partner, Kiilto Ventures
Pasi Herranen — Founder and CTO, Vacuum Wood
Wouter Badenhorst — CTO and Co-founder, Halide Energy
Olli Dahl — Co-founder, Nordic Bioproducts Group
Chris Landowski — Co-founder and CTO, Onego Bio
Ainomaija Haarla — Board Professional, Advisor and Business Angel
Jussi Sainiemi — Partner, Voima Ventures
Janne Laine — Vice President of Innovation, Aalto University
Kristiina Kruus — Dean, Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering
Janne Raula — Innovation Advisor, Aalto University Innovation Services
Virve Karttunen — Senior Research Liaison Officer, Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering
Panu Kuosmanen — Innovation Advisor, Aalto University Innovation Services
Juha Lipponen — Professor of Practice in Bioproduct Technology, Aalto University
Peter Kelly — Connector & Senior Lecturer, Aalto University School of Science
Timo Heikkilä — Business Advisor, Aalto Startup Center
Kim Aalto — Commercialisation Portfolio Manager, Aalto University
Tomi Erho — Head of Innovation Ecosystem Services, Aalto University
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