Aalto Founder School launches in September
Startups are a major opportunity for Finland – the new Aalto Founder School aims to supercharge the ecosystem, says entrepreneur Mårten Mickos.
Founder School
Calling all students: Aalto Founder Sprint applications are open!
Master the pace of Silicon Valley — spot future trends, build real products, and craft sharp business strategies. Work side-by-side with a small, driven cohort, guided by founders who’ve actually built things.
Aalto Founder School strengthens entrepreneurial skills
Aalto Founder School brings entrepreneurship closer to all students at Aalto through monthly Founder Talks, a new minor studies programme, and a tailor-made Founder Sprint for the most driven founders.
Company valuation
over €30 billion
Over
15,000
jobs created
Combined turnover exceeds
€3 billion
annually
Companies founded by Aalto university's students and alumni have a strong societal impact.
"Finland’s strongest asset—economically and as a country—is the success of its growth companies."
Founder Talks: new event series brings founders on stage
Aalto Founder School brings entrepreneurship closer to all students at Aalto through monthly Founder Talks, a new minor studies programme, and a tailor-made Founder Sprint for the most promising ideas. Â
Founder Minor
Minor for all Aalto students
Founder Sprint
Founder Sprint is an intensive 13-week program crafted to help student bring out their best founder potential.
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Aalto Founder School launches in September
Startups are a major opportunity for Finland – the new Aalto Founder School aims to supercharge the ecosystem, says entrepreneur Mårten Mickos.
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