Investors
Invest in groundbreaking technologies and help shape the future with Aalto Startup Center.
Aalto Startup Center is the home of innovation!
We are the home of trailblazing innovators at Otaniemi, where groundbreaking tech ideas transform into global success stories like Rovio and Futurice. If you have a visionary tech innovation that can shape a sustainable future, we want to hear from you! Become part of our vibrant community, receive invaluable mentorship, and take your startup to new heights. Apply now and make your mark on the world!
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Business Mentors
Join the pool of business mentors as part of our acceleration programs. We are looking for industrial experts from different fields.
Latest news
What did we gain at NORDEEP? Aalto researchers share takeaways from the deep-tech business summit
About 230 Aaltonians attended the NORDEEP 2026 deep-tech business summit. Key takeaways: events like this help researchers and students build networks, clarify ideas, and gain confidence on the innovation path.
Want to meet the future of deep tech? NORDEEP at Dipoli, Sept 16–17, 2026
At NORDEEP, inventors and founders can connect with investors, and Aalto’s researchers can explore the deep tech startup world and connect with peers who have already ventured into it. Tickets are available for Aaltonians.
The company established by three anthropologists relied on strong research expertise
Etnografinen tutkimustoimisto Kenno Oy was established in 2014 when its three founders were finalising their master's degree studies at the University of Helsinki and wanted to create an interesting job for themselves.
The idea of three researchers generated a deep tech company
Sim Analytics Oy relies on strong research expertise. Its story began when three researcher colleagues working in different laboratories at LUT University began to consider how to provide and analyse data in a way that would support industrial companies in making business decisions.Event calendar
Most of our events are related to our programs. Public events are listed here.
Lean Canvas workshop
Spot your riskiest assumptions & design quick, evidence-gathering tests.
Market research for Startups
Lean, high-impact market research for startups - prioritising customers, validating real demand, and accelerating product‑market fit.
Tour at Aalto Fablab digital fabrication laboratory
This tour at the Fablab is part of the Aalto Creatives program
Developing your idea into a solution for creative industry
This workshop is available only for Aalto Creatives Autumn 2026 batch.
Why join us?
Meet some of the companies we are working with and whom we have worked with over the years.
