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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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Latest news

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University Published:

Turn your idea into impact with 100STARTUPS, October 21-22

In October, we bring together students, job seekers, creators, dreamers, and future founders to learn the right tools and methods to start building what you always wanted to bring to life.
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We are going to Latitude 59 in Tallinn!

The event is taking place from May 20-22. Aalto Startup Center will be present at the event with a booth with some of the startups and research projects from our community.
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Innovation, Startups, University Published:

Meet Deltan Labs: Helping Industry Optimize Materials More Sustainably

Deltan Labs is an Aalto University spinoff founded in 2026, originating from the BOMP research-to-business (R2B) project from Aalto University’s Department of Applied Physics. Their Bayesian Machine Learning platform transforms industrial R&D and production by replacing manual trial-and-error with continuous, data-efficient optimization of materials and production processes.
Aalto University's vice president Janne Laine welcomes new ESA Phi-Lab projects
Aalto University, Innovation, Press releases Published:

ESA Phi-Lab Finland welcomes two new projects to accelerate space-enabled innovation

The ESA-funded programme, run by Aalto Startup Center, has selected its third and fourth projects to receive innovation funding. The projects were chosen by a Tender Evaluation Board represented by the European Space Agency, Aalto University, the University of Vaasa, the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) and the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI).

Event calendar

Most of our events are related to our programs. Public events are listed here.

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Aalto Creatives –

Team Building and Recruiting Basics

This workshop is available only for Aalto Creatives Autumn 2026 batch.
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Aalto Creatives –

Startup Fundraising Playbook

This workshop is available only for Aalto Creatives Autumn 2026 batch.
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Business Generator –

Pop-up Lawyer

Lawyer Harri Kukkula is present for 1:1 discussions. First come, first served. NOTE! Location is ASUC ground floor.
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Research to Business –

Aalto R2B monthly meeting (October)

Pitching with confidence — How to improve your presentation skills, stage presence, and pitch delivery.

Why join us?

Meet some of the companies we are working with and whom we have worked with over the years.