Innovation ecosystem news
EIT Urban Mobility COVID-19 Crisis Response Call for Proposals 2020
DL: May 31, 2020;
Funding: up to 700 k鈧;
Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020
Funding: up to 700 k鈧;
Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020
EIT Climate-KIC Extraordinary Post COVID-19 Regeneration Call 2020
As part of EIT Climate-KIC own response to the pandemic, Climate-KIC launched our Extraordinary Post COVID-19 Regeneration Call 2020.
EIT Manufacturing Call for Proposals "Response to COVID-19 Crisis"
DL: May 31, 2020;
Funding: 300 - 500 k鈧;
Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020
Funding: 300 - 500 k鈧;
Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020
Aalto University provides startups with versatile support through digital tools
Aalto University's support measures aim to support the development and business activities of startups on the Otaniemi campus during the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Material manufacturing from particles takes a giant step forward
Tiny fibrils extracted from plants have been getting a lot of attention for their strength.
Startup hub A Grid grew to a community of 150 startups and partners
From 3D printers and AI platforms to safer bone surgery and battling food waste, A Grid has created a unique startup community on Aalto University鈥檚 campus in Otaniemi.
Ekosetti: A Guidebook to Sustainable Audiovisual Production in Finland now available in English
The goal of the guidebook is to promote a more environmentally friendly way of production.
Cumulus GREEN 2020 competition sought for solutions on sustainability and circular economy
Amongst the honourable mentions is the Oryza Collective by Talisa Dwiyani and Alexia Venot.
Free and Open-Source Hardware enables more bang for your buck in research funding
A study was recently made on how producing equipment for research and laboratories with Free and Open Source Hardware could save a huge amount of money in research funding. This saved money could be used elsewhere in research projects.
Aalto University hands over chairmanship of Nordic Sustainable Campus Network to KTH
Since initiating its establishment in 2011, Aalto University has steered the Nordic Sustainable Campus Network bringing together over 45 organizations to collaborate on sustainability initiatives
Aiming at improving media literacy
Japanese Kiyoshi Suganuma is interested in improving media literacy amongst the public.
The next Ceremonial Conferment of Degrees at the School of Business will be celebrated in May 2022
Due to the COVID-19, the Ceremonial Conferment of Degrees has been postponed to May 2022.
An MRI in each other's arms shows how physical contact alters the brains of couples
Researchers can now scan two people together, showing that touching synchronises couple's brains, making them mirror each other鈥檚 movements
Preparing for multiple scenarios in challenge-based online teaching
Experiences and thoughts on adaptability and online learning from Aalto University鈥檚 staff who manage challenge-based learning programs.
Results of the Spring 2020 AllWell? questionnaire delivered to programmes and majors
The department level result reviews are organized remotely this spring.
Aalto ARTS Books is taking part in Design Market Online
Design Market is one of the most popular events of Helsinki Design Week. This is the first time the event is being arranged in Spring time and due to the current circumstances, it will take place online. 50 Finnish design companies are taking part in this event.
Atomic-level understanding of materials facilitates product development
Project aims to achieve scientific breakthroughs and create new business.
Aalto rises to 2nd place in responsible consumption in THE Impact Ranking
The University Impact Ranking by the Times Higher Education University assesses universities against the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Aalto University鈥檚 overall ranking was 47.
The mystery of the immortal
Artist professor Maija Tammi and graphic artist Ville Tiet盲v盲inen have created an art book that combines scientific research, art and storytelling.
Relying on 鈥渓ocal food鈥 is a distant dream for most of the world
A recent study from Aalto University shows that less than one-third of the world's population could currently meet their demand for food produced in their local vicinity
