Innovation ecosystem news
ELLIS Institute Finland is launching machine learning fundamentals out of the lab
Research moonshots, foundation models for healthcare, and AI for RDI
UniSport will open a new sports center in Viikki in Autumn 2026
A long-awaited new UniSport sports centre will open this autumn on the Viikki Â鶹´«Ă˝.
Exchanges in algae and design: a week in PortimĂŁo
A trip to Portugal, where seaweed becomes a tool to engage with the environment, learn principles of design and start collaborations.
Book a coaching session for supporting your wellbeing at work - lots of times available weekly!
Individual coaching available for supporting your wellbeing at work
The Educational Partnership project is moving forward in Espoo – cooperation between guardians and schools is being developed through participatory methods
The two-year project explores and develops cooperation between guardians and schools using service design methods.
UniSport encourages you to stay active – benefits for Aalto community members
In May, Otaniemi celebrates the “Sustainable on the Move” theme month. UniSport offers a variety of benefits and tips for Aalto University students and staff to support everyday physical activity.
Teaching and collaborating across Europe: Aalto researchers at TU Darmstadt
Hear from Aalto researchers about their experience at TU Darmstadt.
Recent Advances and Research Trends in AI, Energy & Industry (Online Lecture Series)
Lecture series for doctoral students focusing on artificial intelligence, energy, and Industry 4.0. Register by 31 March.
PORT_2026 brings Aalto students together to tackle culture, media, and climate challenges
Nearly 60 Aalto students joined the PORT_2026 Innovation Challenge, developing and pitching solutions addressing culture, media, and climate challenges.
Demo Day breaks records in 2026: Inside Otaniemi’s fastest growing startup showcase
Hosted by Aalto Startup Center and A Grid, Demo Day brought together nearly 800 visitors, 90 startup booths, and over 75 investors. What began as a grassroots gathering in 2018 has grown into one of Finland’s most vibrant startup showcases.
Antti Ahlava talking on Relationships in Design Principles & Practices conference (Rome, Italy)
Antti Ahlava presented “Relationship-based Architectural Design” at the Design Principles & Practices conference in Rome, discussing new methodological approaches in architecture.
How to succeed in corporate collaboration and in getting Business Finland funding
Based on feedback from Aalto University’s company partners, we have gathered some tips on how to succeed in funding calls requiring their participation.
Aalto Internal Funding Call 2026 - For Cooperation Initiatives with the Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Aalto is offering financial support for cooperation initiatives with TUM for the year 2026.
Take a break! -break exercises on Tuesdays at Â鶹´«Ă˝ in Spring 2026
UniSport welcomes all aaltonians to participate and enjoy relaxing breaks in the free sessions of Take a break! -break exercises.
Respond to the quality survey on restaurants 9. - 15.3.2026
All respondents are entered into a draw to win, e.g. lunch tickets.
Register for the Transregional Online Living Labs Day 2026
Join Unite!’s international, online conference to explore how University Campus Living Labs connect research, education and practice.
From breakthrough to business: Finland’s Aalto University is turning world-class science into companies
Aalto University’s strategic spin-off model is turning scientific breakthroughs into scalable businesses.
Support for students impacted by the crisis in the Middle East
The university supports and helps students in dealing with the crisis
