Chancellor Emeritus Matti Lehti: I feel great gratitude towards the School of Business
‘By donating, you can support young people who certainly need and appreciate the support they receive.’
Donor community
Donor, you are an important part of our community: without your support shown, much would remain unexplored, untested and undiscovered. Thank you for being part of our success story!
Building a better future together
In a short period of time, Aalto University has developed into a multidisciplinary community of bold innovators who solve some of the greatest challenges of our time. This would not have been possible without our supporters.
Donations have enabled developing our university in the long term and balancing out the sometimes unexpected fluctuations in public funding. Given the growing pressure on public finances, donor support is vital to our operations. Together, we can build a better future for all of us.
Thank you for making a difference.
Get to know our supporters
Donor story – Helena Hyvönen: ‘The world is built together, without silos’
Helena Hyvönen has had a long career as Professor of Textile Art, Rector and Dean at the University of Art and Design Helsinki and later Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She believes it is important for the field to have a vibrant community of designers. The designers also have a lot to offer to the university.
Donor story - Yrjö Sotamaa: ‘Supporting the university is about building our own future’
Professor Emeritus is still an active design influencer both at home and internationally. He is now also a monthly donor to School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Good feeling from committed giving
Our first monthly donor, Kari Kakkonen, wants to support the university, which helped him strive for an interesting career.
Partnership: Art and creativity are drivers of society
Rafaela Seppälä urges young people in the arts and creative industries to set out bravely on their own paths but also interact with others.
Jaakko Kivinen, Aalto University alumnus and Doctor of Science (Technology): ‘Don’t isolate yourself to just your own field’
Alumnus Jaakko Kivinen wants to pass the good on for generations to come by donating ʵ University.
Ryoji Matsuzaki found the power of teamwork through his studies – ‘By making a donation, I want to give back to my alma mater’
Aalto University's IDBM Master's Programme prepared Ryoji Matsuzaki well for working life and finding his own strengths. He also found his place on the Finnish labour market.
Juha Jouhki, Aalto University alumni and experienced investor: “Studying is a process, not a project”
Juha Jouhki's family business supports Aalto because top-level research is key to Finnish companies’ worldwide prestige.
School of Business donor stories: Tiina and Ari Mäkelä
'It is wonderful that both Aalto University and the School of Business are both so exceptionally forward-looking.'
Donor Markku Ihantola: “Studies at Otaniemi paved an excellent way for my career”
Ihantola gained a solid foundation from Aalto for his career in aviation technology and the courage to learn new things.
School of Business donor stories: Krista Kuuttiniemi
‘University life was a valuable experience for me. Donating felt like the appropriate way to show my appreciation towards Aalto University School of Business.’, says Krista Kuuttiniemi, our Economics alumna.
Sincere thanks to our supporters!
Donors play a major role in Aalto’s success story. Here you will find all our donors who have allowed the publication of their name.