Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research (CKIR)
Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research (CKIR)
Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research (CKIR) is an interdisciplinary research institute at Aalto University School of Business, uniquely positioned at the intersection of research, business, and society. Since 1999, we’ve been dedicated to creating new knowledge, fostering innovation, and making a positive impact on society by bridging theory and practice.
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News
Funding for impact assessment research concerning the Helsinki Capital region available
Funding call of the Urban Impact project (Kaupunkivaikutus) is open until 11. October 2026.
Ilkka Lakaniemi, Director of CKIR, has been appointed to the board of the Fulbright Finland Foundation
Fulbright programmes and scholarships are highly appreciated in the United States
Advancing EDI competences across Europe
CKIR contributed to a European project advancing EDI competences. It created learning materials, organized courses and supported students’ internships.
AI-on-Demand platform expands to accelerate European AI innovation across research and industry
Aalto University’s Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research (CKIR) is proud to contributeCKIR Team
School of Business
We strive for better business and better society. We excel in education and research with a multidisciplinary approach and in collaboration with our partners.
