Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research (CKIR)
Aalto University School of Business' Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research (CKIR) is a unique hub for interdisciplinary research and development. We are dedicated to creating new knowledge, fostering innovation, and making a positive impact on society. CKIR brings together brilliant minds from diverse disciplines to collaborate on real-world challenges, such as digital transformation, human empowerment, innovation ecosystems, and geopolitics. Our research aims to address complex challenges and opportunities of the modern world, driving economic growth and creating a more sustainable future.
Main Themes and Projects
Explore our main themes to discover how CKIR is at the forefront of executing collaboration and research that advances innovation and societal progress.
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5G in the Era of Geoeconomics: Playbook for Finland?
The CKIR unit of the School of Business and Etla have launched a large-scale Mobile is Global research project to study the impact of geopolitics on Finland's 5G and 6G ecosystem. The project, funded by Business Finland, opens up new opportunities for the development and use of future mobile communications networks.
Aalto University experts support Ukraine in rebuilding and developing its business sector
The European Union's Seeds of Bravery programme involves business accelerators from 11 countries
Seeds of Bravery, supporting the Ukrainian Tech Ecosystem
Aalto Startup Center and CKIR are proud to announce our collaboration with a new project, UASEEDs, promoting Ukrainian startups and innovation!
鈥淓nhancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace鈥 - free online course available, you can register until mid-February
European EDIFY-EDU- project offers an open online course (MOOC).CKIR Team
Tapani Mikola
School of Business
We strive for better business and better society. We excel in education and research with a multidisciplinary approach and in collaboration with our partners.
