News from Aalto founder community
Locally-based Haitian social entrepreneurs empower disaster-stricken villagers to rebuild and improve their communities
The Academy of Management Journal has just published a paper titled Collective emotions in institutional creation work, which has been produced at Aalto University School of Business in collaboration with the University of Birmingham. The paper addresses the often overlooked issue of how communities rebuild long after the NGOs have moved onto the next disaster.
Heavy metal researchers, representatives of the music industry and artists meet for the first time in Otaniemi
The Modern Heavy Metal Conference will consider the authenticity and commercial appeal of the music, artists and culture.
Start-up and SME Booster Call 2019 (EIT RawMaterials)
The Start-up & SME Booster Program supports new businesses sharing our vision to develop raw materials into a major strength for Europe along the whole material value chain
Fast-track your business with the RawMaterials Accelerator!
Are you the next top innovation team offering radically sustainable products or services in the raw materials sector? Accelerate your solution to the market, apply for the RawMaterials Accelerator!
What does entrepreneurship mean for sustainable development? 3 distinct things, according to EU policy
Mixed meanings may muddy take-aways for firms and national governments
EIT Manufacturing Info session 2 - Status update
A short status update on EIT Manufacturing activities e.g. Ongoing project call, Timeline for 2019, Education Working Group development on MSc programmes and Guided Learning.
Do you have a research-based idea which could be commercialized? TUTLI funding call for new projects is now open at Aalto – Info session on 22 May 2019 from 9 to 12 at Agrid, Mordor!
What is TUTLI?
From research ideas to new business (TUTLI) is funding intended for commercialization of market-based research projects provided by Business Finland since 2012. The application process differs significantly from other Business Finland's funding calls. The first stage of the call is implemented by pitching the project idea for the jury in the pitching event. TUTLI funding requires and enables significant input into preparation of commercialization.
From research ideas to new business (TUTLI) is funding intended for commercialization of market-based research projects provided by Business Finland since 2012. The application process differs significantly from other Business Finland's funding calls. The first stage of the call is implemented by pitching the project idea for the jury in the pitching event. TUTLI funding requires and enables significant input into preparation of commercialization.
A culture of low hierarchies and high trust is a good platform for innovation
According to a European study, universities play a central role in the networks for generating new knowledge and skills.
EIT RawMaterials supported start-up IMA Engineering is proud to launch its Drill Cuttings Sampler-Analyser
With the new version of the PDSA Sampler-Analyser you can analyse the entire production bench before charging with explosives.
EIT Community opens its first Hub in Silicon Valley
Building on the existing Silicon Valley Hub of EIT Digital, the EIT Hub in San Francisco will support European innovators to attract US customers, partners and investors.
€32 million funding boost for Smart Cities Research in Tallinn & Helsinki
Smart Cities Centre of Excellence to be established as a joint project between Tallinn University of Technology and Aalto University
‘Good enough’ is often ‘just fine’
Group mentoring event brings School of Business alumni and students together to talk about matters relating to work.
Dissertation: Pursuing returns or supporting a cause? Investors are choosing equity crowdfunding for various reasons
The success of equity crowdfunding campaigns depends on many factors, such as campaign characteristics, the company's ability to leverage its networks and how easily understandable the products are, demonstrates a recent doctoral dissertation.
EIT Digital looks for activities for 2020
EIT Digital has launched the construction of the ‘EIT Digital 2020’ activities and accepts submissions until May 3, 2019. EIT Digital 2020 is aimed at entrepreneurial minds planning to launch a digital tech startup or product or to deliver entrepreneurial digital tech education programmes.
EU funded NDI Think Tank Action launched at Aalto University
The 3-year Action will serve the information needs of the four Northern Dimension partnerships between the EU, Norway, Iceland and Russia.
EIT Manufacturing - Match Making Event, San Sebastian 2019
EIT Manufacturing organized its first Match Making event in San Sebastian, Spain, bringing together more than 150 European experts to start building one of the largest manufacturing innovation communities in the world.
Aalto University’s Art & Design now 7th best in the world
Architecture improved its position, reaching 42nd place, while Business again made the top 100 in the recently published QS World University Rankings
Hackathon for SELECT for Cities Internet of Everything (IoE) City Enabler
Aalto University Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research (CKIR) organises a one-day hackathon on 14th of March in Otaniemi campus together with Forum Virium Helsinki. Join us to develop applications for innovative urban IoE-based (Internet of Everything) services for Helsinki, to create value for citizens and businesses. You will also have a chance to win prizes worth up to 1000€!
EIT Manufacturing - Pre-Call 2020 is Open!
Find all the info and documents for EIT Manufacturing 2020 Call for proposals
The ability to communicate effectively is important in conflict solving
Conflict Management was simulated in class at the School of Business.
