News from the innovation ecosystem | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1211712/feed News listing en Applications open for Innovation Postdoc in AI /en/news/applications-open-for-innovation-postdoc-in-ai Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:01:49 +0000 Elettra Virtanen 1361657 at /en A fully funded, 12–18 month career track to turn your doctoral discoveries into deep-tech startups. Research & Art Abstract glass sculpture with crystal-like shards in a glass case, illuminated by blue light. From breakthrough to business: Finland’s Aalto University is turning world-class science into companies /en/news/from-breakthrough-to-business-finlands-aalto-university-is-turning-world-class-science-into Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:17:37 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1361231 at /en Aalto University’s strategic spin-off model is turning scientific breakthroughs into scalable businesses. University Kyltti lukee 'Made in Aalto University' ja alla iso 'A'. Läpinäkyvät kuplatuolit etualalla. New Innovation Postdoc programme launching this spring in Aalto /en/news/new-innovation-postdoc-programme-launching-this-spring-in-aalto Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:34:24 +0000 Elettra Virtanen 1357130 at /en Innovation Postdoc launching this spring for researchers eager to turn cutting-edge research into real-world impact. Research & Art Studies Henkilö esittelee yleisölle modernissa luentosalissa, jossa on keltaisia säkkituoleja ja puisia tuoleja. Aalto Inventors innovation training coming for hydrogen, quantum and microelectronics researchers this spring /en/news/aalto-inventors-innovation-training-coming-for-hydrogen-quantum-and-microelectronics-researchers Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:25:32 +0000 Elettra Virtanen 1351595 at /en Connect with industry and academic thought-leaders and gain widely applicable skills in communication, intellectual property, and business. Research & Art Studies People sitting at tables with laptops and coffee cups, engaging in conversation. Deepika Yadav leverages technology to improve women's health /en/news/deepika-yadav-leverages-technology-to-improve-womens-health Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:09:51 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1347198 at /en Deepika Yadav recently began as an assistant professor at the Department of Computer Science in the field of human-computer interaction (HCI) and interaction design for health and wellbeing. Appointments Deepika Yadav in the Computer science building in Otaniemi. Photo: Matti Ahlgren. Aalto students and researchers shape together how we age with AI at Junction hackathon 2025 /en/news/aalto-students-and-researchers-shape-together-how-we-age-with-ai-at-junction-hackathon-2025 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Elettra Virtanen 1345478 at /en The 'Aging with AI' hackathon challenge sparked a winning solution connecting generations over shared learning experiences, preserving cultural skills. Awards and Recognition Cooperation Suuri yleisö seuraa Junction hackathonin loppuesitystä lavalla ja taustalla näytöllä lukee '1st ApprenticeCircle+' Aalto-yliopiston haasteelle. Aalto University establishes a professorship of practice position in data economy /en/news/aalto-university-establishes-a-professorship-of-practice-position-in-data-economy Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:40:18 +0000 Katja Hampunen 1336552 at /en The new professorship strengthens the collaboration between Aalto University and South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences. Campus Cooperation Studies University Aalto University Campus Accelerating the sustainable development and commercialization of bio-innovations /en/news/accelerating-the-sustainable-development-and-commercialization-of-bio-innovations Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:18:15 +0000 Elli Käpylä 1341153 at /en Aalto University and industrial partners are developing new methods and tools to help identify technological risks and bottlenecks—and to integrate sustainability into the development process from the beginning. Cooperation Research & Art Luana Dessbesell Aalto Inventors innovation training program coming for AI and bioeconomy researchers this fall /en/news/aalto-inventors-innovation-training-program-coming-for-ai-and-bioeconomy-researchers-this-fall Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:00:56 +0000 Elettra Virtanen 1334277 at /en Connect with industry and academic thought-leaders and gain widely applicable skills in communication, intellectual property, and business. Research & Art Studies A group of people sitting at a table with laptops and snacks, engaged in a discussion in a modern office setting. Startup Spotlight: Aalto Creatives Demo Day Celebrates New Innovations /en/news/startup-spotlight-aalto-creatives-demo-day-celebrates-new-innovations Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:12:25 +0000 Heidi Rintala 1323911 at /en Aalto Creatives pre-incubator programme hosted a Demo Day event at Marsio’s Living Room Stage in the end of May. The event featured eight pre-incubator participants showcasing their early-stage companies and a panel discussion about investing in the creative industries. Campus Cooperation Aalto Creatives Demo Day photo Turning Research into Impact: Insights from the Inventors Program Panel /en/news/turning-research-into-impact-insights-from-the-inventors-program-panel Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:23:16 +0000 Virpi Raski 1320000 at /en Aalto University’s Inventors Program recently hosted a panel discussion bringing together experts from research, entrepreneurship, and industry to share their perspectives on turning scientific ideas into successful ventures. Studies Inventors Programme panel Aalto University launches Inventors program to turn science into impact /en/news/aalto-university-launches-inventors-program-to-turn-science-into-impact Mon, 26 May 2025 12:55:43 +0000 Virpi Raski 1316623 at /en The new training program in the field of chemical engineering empowers researchers to explore entrepreneurial pathways and the commercial potential of their work. Cooperation Studies Ryhmäkuva ihmisistä, joilla on rento ja muodollinen vaatetus, otettu sisätiloissa. ESA funding for the space business /en/news/esa-funding-for-the-space-business Fri, 16 May 2025 09:54:19 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1314647 at /en The European Space Agency’s new innovation programme in Otaniemi helps Finnish companies commercialise inventions, leverage satellite data and strengthen their position in the industry. Aalto Magazine Cooperation Värikäs maaston kartta interferometrisestä vaiheesta 19.–20. tammikuuta 2025, eri sävyjä. From a lab researcher to a start-up CEO /en/news/from-a-lab-researcher-to-a-start-up-ceo Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:13:12 +0000 Virpi Raski 1306963 at /en The dean of the School of Chemical Engineering Kristiina Kruus has awarded thesis prizes to masters and doctors who graduated in 2024 at the degree certificate distribution event on 26 March 2025. Awards and Recognition Studies Mies pitää todistusta luentosalissa taulun edessä. Pöydällä on värikäs kukka-asetelma. Surface repelling different kinds of drops and fog lands Innovation Prize at Department of Applied Physics /en/news/surface-repelling-different-kinds-of-drops-and-fog-lands-innovation-prize-at-department-of-applied Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:26:04 +0000 Ville Heirola 1305209 at /en The team plans to find industrial partners for their environmentally friendly and scalable hydrophobic surface. Awards and Recognition A person with long, brown hair is holding a glass frame Raine Kajastila: It's rewarding to see both kids and adults moving, playing, smiling and laughing /en/news/raine-kajastila-its-rewarding-to-see-both-kids-and-adults-moving-playing-smiling-and-laughing Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:02:24 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1302621 at /en Raine Kajastila, CEO and founder of Valo Motion, says their goal is to get one million people jumping, climbing, or running during one day while playing their games in 2030 Research & Art Raine Kajastila Valo Motionilla, kuva: Alexandra Sirola The City of Espoo and Aalto University signed a strategic agreement for a new five-year partnership period /en/news/the-city-of-espoo-and-aalto-university-signed-a-strategic-agreement-for-a-new-five-year-partnership Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Riikka Haikarainen 1277781 at /en The collaboration includes investments in the Otaniemi area, business and innovation activities, and efforts to integrate international talent. Cooperation Kuva Thesis Day -tapahtumasta vuodelta 2024. Kuvassa näkyy työnantajien edustajia ja opiskelijoita, jotka etsivät lopputyöprojektia. New life for construction waste wood /en/news/new-life-for-construction-waste-wood Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:02:32 +0000 Virpi Raski 1268671 at /en In Finland, almost all waste wood from construction ends up being burned, even though it could play a major role in the development of ecological growing media. New research shows that steam-treated waste wood can replace peat as a growing medium and offers promising results in plant germination and root growth. Cooperation Research & Art Studies Kuusi maaperänäytettä, joissa ituja eri kehitysvaiheissa eri maatyypeissä. Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen receives TEK’s and TFiF’s best dissertation award /en/news/juho-uzkurt-kaljunen-receives-teks-and-tfifs-best-dissertation-award Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:01:59 +0000 Niina Norjamäki 1247111 at /en The doctoral thesis written by Doctor of Science in Technology Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen improves the recovery of nutrients from wastewater and bringing them to market. Awards and Recognition "Minulla ei ollut eritystä mielenkiintoa ravinteita kohtaan alun perin, halusin vain tehdä jotain ympäristön kannalta kestävää, mutta samalla teknistä", kertoo vuoden parhaasta väitöskirjasta palkittu Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen. Kuva: Jari Härkönen South Korea Lifelong Education Development Foundation and Aalto University Lifewide Learning exchange experiences on lifelong education /en/news/south-korea-lifelong-education-development-foundation-and-aalto-university-lifewide-learning Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:58:01 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1098661 at /en The Aalto University Lifewide Learning team were honoured to host the South Korea Lifelong Education Development Foundation on Aalto University campus in May 2024. University Group photo of Lifewide Learning Services team and Korea Lifelong Education Development Foundation