Suomen Messusäätiö donates EUR 3.1 million to Aalto University for a Professorship in Experience and Event Business
The professorship will be established at the Department of Marketing in the Aalto University School of Business
Aalto University Review for Donors 2026
The A! Sign of Change fundraising campaign is approaching its final stretch. There is still time to join us in building a more hopeful future. Every donation, large or small, can spark an idea that changes the world.
A warm thank you for your support and for being part of the change!
The impact of donations extends from individuals to society as a whole.
From donations to impact
Significant donation to boost pavement engineering research and education
Companies and associations in the field have donated €400,000 to the School of Engineering.
Towards change with the support of donors
Professorships established with donations bring new research initiatives and teaching to Aalto University.
Aalto University establishes a professorship of practice position in data economy
The new professorship strengthens the collaboration between Aalto University and South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences.
Design builds bridges between people and technology
Professor of Practice Mikael â€Miklu†Silvanto develops new approaches to design.
Summer jobs pave the way into the semiconductor industry
The SemiSummer programme offers students summer jobs in semiconductor research.
A strong investment in AI
ELLIS Institute launched in Finland.
There’s still time to be part of the change
The A! Sign of Change fundraising campaign is approaching its final stretch.
Donor stories
My 70th birthday without gift wrappers – Choosing a Anniversary Fundraiser
Donor Eero Seuna organised a fundraiser to celebrate his birthday.
‘Our careers have been rewarding, and we want to help young people move forward’
After long careers abroad, Erkki and Kaija Rautiainen wanted to support the teaching and research in textile design and industrial engineering and management with a new fund.
Over 60 years together: “We want as many young people as possible to have the tools to succeedâ€
The story of Salli and Keijo Suila: why they donate to Aalto University and want to support young people in believing in themselves.
Aalto University Junior brings lessons on saving and investing to schools with the support of OP Uusimaa
With the support of donations from OP Uusimaa, Aalto University Junior has developed the Juniorpörssi learning platform, which is used in Invest in Your Future workshops delivered to lower secondary and upper secondary schools. The activities have now also been expanded to include Money Moments workshops organised in primary schools.
Learning carries you forward
Alum Heli Bergström wants her legacy gift to support the development of doctoral education.
New initiatives
From research to real-world impact
Innovation School helps researchers turn ideas into solutions.
Creativity as a competitive edge and a driver of new thinking in working life
The Centre for Radical Creativity turns creativity into a concrete skill for working life.
2 million euro donation to Aalto University's new multidisciplinary Bachelor’s programme – Donors: Matti Alahuhta, Sari Baldauf, Antti Herlin, and Jorma Ollila
Set to launch in autumn 2027, the multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme combines technology, business, arts, and design
Ways to donate
Shaking up Tech inspires young people to explore technology
The event reaches hundreds of young people across Finland.
Good drive and can-do attitude
Donors’ support helps to turn students’ potential into action.
At the core of business and growth
The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management has been educating such professionals for 60 years.
Donations to Aalto University in 2025
Donations advance the purpose of the university and strengthen its long-term financial sustainability.
Annual Review 2025 and annual reports
On this page, we present key figures of 2025 and the Annual Board Report and Financial Statements.
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