/en/listing/1174747/feed News listing en /en/news/port2026-brings-aalto-students-together-to-tackle-culture-media-and-climate-challenges Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:40:28 +0000 Kristaps Kovalonoks 1362776 at /en Nearly 60 Aalto students joined the PORT_2026 Innovation Challenge, developing and pitching solutions addressing culture, media, and climate challenges. Press releases Seven people holding large checks at PORT_2026 Innovation Challenge event. Checks awarded to teams NEXOS and KOWI. /en/news/aalto-university-to-host-the-innova-europe-summit-2026-in-espoo Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:50:15 +0000 Kristaps Kovalonoks 1354181 at /en Aalto University to host the INNOVA Europe Summit 2026 in Espoo, bringing together Europe’s next generation of student entrepreneurs. Cooperation Press releases University Two people presenting data on Nordic markets. One holds a microphone, the other gestures towards a screen. /en/news/finnish-ai-region-secures-second-term-with-top-marks-from-eu Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:12:58 +0000 Amanda Alvarez 1354178 at /en Finnish AI Region (FAIR) EDIH has been selected to continue operations for a second term with excellent ratings. European Union continuation funding enables service expansion from the beginning of 2026. Aalto University is one of 10 partners in FAIR. Cooperation Press releases Ajatteleva henkilön siluetti, jonka oikealla puolella on värikkäitä digitaalisia tietoja ja grafiikkaa. /en/news/call-for-applications-aalto-creatives-pre-incubator-programme-spring-2026 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:47:19 +0000 Heidi Rintala 1346491 at /en Next pre-incubator programme starts in March. Call for applications closes on 9.2.2026. Campus Cooperation Press releases Aalto Creatives pre-incubator visual /en/news/aalto-founder-school-launches-in-september Wed, 28 May 2025 09:30:16 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1317029 at /en Startups are a major opportunity for Finland – the new Aalto Founder School aims to supercharge the ecosystem, says entrepreneur Mårten Mickos. Press releases Kaksi ihmistä keskustelee sisätapahtumassa. Toinen pitää kansiota, ja toinen viittoo kädellään. /en/news/port2025-brings-aalto-students-together-to-tackle-sustainability-and-ai-challenges Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:47:14 +0000 Kristaps Kovalonoks 1304133 at /en PORT_2025 brought Aalto University students together to tackle sustainability & AI challenges, fostering innovation and collaboration with mentorship from industry leaders. Press releases Studies University Five people standing on stage in front of a large screen displaying information about their pitch. /en/news/revolution-in-ev-battery-recycling-new-approach-sees-skyrocketing-gains-in-lithium-recovery Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:43:44 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1249251 at /en Energy researchers have developed a safe and environmentally friendly way to recycle the batteries used in electric vehicles Press releases Research & Art Valkoinen sähköauto latauksessa /en/news/apply-to-aalto-digital-creatives-pre-incubator-programme-11-1422024 Sun, 31 Dec 2023 19:52:52 +0000 Sakari Heiskanen 985271 at /en The application period for the fifth Aalto Digital Creatives pre-incubator program is open! Press releases Blue background with abstract figures and stylized text Aalto Digital Creatives in front /en/news/a-new-visual-teamwork-tool-based-on-metaphors Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:41:42 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 974336 at /en A typical problem in teamwork is an imbalance in participation – a few team members are active but not everyone's voice is heard. The Visentools project uses visual tools and haptic feedback to make workshops and team meetings more participatory and meaningful. The project is funded by Business Finland and has been piloted since May. Press releases The Visentools objects enable people to tell stories with visual metaphors. From left: Thomas Tuominen, Janina Saarnio, Robin Gustafsson, Mikko Illi and Shena Saj. Photo: Susanna Oksanen. /en/news/eit-start-up-stories-the-expansion-of-finnish-start-up-to-france Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:38:20 +0000 Zoltan Javor 896151 at /en A Finnish start-up specialising in nautical mobility, Bout settles in Paris to take in the French market Press releases Aalto EIT Services - Javor /en/news/aalto-startup-center-receives-honorable-mention-in-renowned-award-ceremony-for-adapting-to-the Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:46:23 +0000 Anonymous 500966 at /en Aalto University Startup Center has received an honorable mention for its success of adapting key operations to be applicable amidst the global pandemic. Press releases ASUC /en/news/one-billion-and-beyond-extensive-funding-for-change-raised-by-aalto-alumni-and-spinouts Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:32:21 +0000 Anonymous 492671 at /en Reviewing the output of the first ten years of Aalto University’s innovation ecosystem Press releases Slush /en/news/invention-by-a-finnish-start-up-speeds-up-coronavirus-testing Fri, 29 May 2020 07:47:50 +0000 Anonymous 214951 at /en Xfold Imaging Oy, founded by researchers from Aalto University and the University of Helsinki, has developed a nanocoated glass slide that makes microscopes dozens of times more accurate. It enables the identifying of coronavirus from a sample up to one day earlier compared to current technology. Press releases SARS-COVID19 /en/news/triumph-embrace-or-offset-entrepreneurs-have-different-storytelling-styles-for-presenting Thu, 16 Jan 2020 08:50:50 +0000 Susanna Rosin 180811 at /en New pioneering research shows that entrepreneurs communicate to strengthen their professional image and stakeholder relationships - and avoid blaming others. Press releases Graafinen kuva kuvaa niitä viittä tapaa, joilla yrittäjät viestivät yrityksensä lopettamispäätöksestä. /en/news/aalto-university-launches-free-for-all-online-entrepreneurship-course-to-make-sure-no-great Wed, 20 Nov 2019 08:31:48 +0000 Noora Stapleton 168476 at /en Starting Up is co-created by students and the European startup community and is a new contribution to open education by the country that brought Elements of AI to the world Press releases Studies University Starting Up Pic: Aalto University /en/news/what-does-entrepreneurship-mean-for-sustainable-development-3-distinct-things-according-to-eu-policy Thu, 16 May 2019 06:00:14 +0000 Katrina Jurva 116206 at /en Mixed meanings may muddy take-aways for firms and national governments Press releases Research & Art Researchers Salmivaara and Kibler /en/news/european-space-agency-opens-a-business-accelerator-on-aalto-university-campus Thu, 30 Nov 2017 07:26:05 +0000 Site Factory admin 49086 at /en Located at A Grid, the new centre for growth companies, the accelerator will give impetus to space-technology-based entrepreneurship in Finland. Research & Art Press releases Cooperation Aalto-1, launched into space in the midsummer 2017, is one of the satellites built by Aalto students. Image: Aalto University.