News from Aalto founder community
Research innovations become growth companies at Aalto Startup Center
'Aalto University's Startup Center plays an important role in generating startups from research', says Janne Laine, Vice President of Innovation.
Aalto Digital Creatives Art & Tech Open Call ’22 granted development funding for five creative industry projects
The winners of the open call represent different branches of the creative industry.
Aalto Digital Creatives Art & Tech Open Call ‘22 received a record number of applications
Art & Tech Open Call ‘22 winners will be selected at the Media Lab Demo Day event on 1.6.2022.
Aalto Startup Center celebrates its 25th anniversary as a pioneer in Finnish startup culture
Aalto Startup Center has played an important role in the construction of the Finnish startup ecosystem.
Aalto Digital Creatives has launched Art & Tech Open Call for a development grant for creative industry projects
Find out more about the open call at the Art & Tech Open Call Demo Day event on Friday 8.4.2022 at Roihupelto Studios.
Aalto Startup Center’s alumni companies increased their turnover in 2020 despite COVID-19
The turnover of Aalto University's alumni companies has developed in the opposite direction from that of Finnish companies on average.
Aalto Digital Creatives pre-incubator program announces an open call for creative industry projects
Deadline for applications is on 23 March 2022.
Colliding students and startups in A Grid’s Omnia Makerspace
Omnia Makerspace was launched in startup hub A Grid’s first floor opposite Restaurant Factory in April 2019. Since then, the space has evolved from an empty basement into a flourishing workspace where students and startups collide.
A much-smaller Slush reminded of the power of community
The startup event Slush gathered 8,800 participants at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre.
One billion and beyond: Extensive funding for change raised by Aalto alumni and spinouts
Reviewing the output of the first ten years of Aalto University’s innovation ecosystem
Aalto at Slush 2021: Startups for a more sustainable world
The world’s leading startup event is back and Aalto University is again along for the ride.
Aalto University joins Node by Slush as the main partner
In the role of the main partner, Aalto will visibly present our university’s expertise in the field of multidisciplinary research and entrepreneurship.
Aalto Startup Center will kickstart a new program for South Korean HealthTech and wellbeing startups
The new program is the first concrete initiative in tightening startup ties between the two countries
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.
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’s campus in Otaniemi.
Online course offers practical help for anyone interested in entrepreneurship
Aalto students and the startup community got together to develop the Starting Up course, which is free of charge and open to everyone.
Netradar's tool provides a better user experience with the right data
Led by CEO Tomi Paatsila, Netradar helps its client companies understand the user experience and target their investments better.
Many Aalto Start-Up Center graduate companies display good growth
Over 3,000 jobs have been created by the companies that have graduated from the Start-Up Center.
