Contract research can be used to carry out projects that directly benefit the client organisation's future business and its development, taking advantage of the university's latest research knowledge, talent and equipment.
Co-funded research projects enable long-term cooperation and technological development with a small financial contribution.
Long-term collaboration in the form of a doctoral project enables knowledge transfer and dialogue, where both the company, the university and the doctoral student learn from each other.
Here you can find various news articles about how Aalto University's researchers collaborate with corporate partners.
In Master's theses and in study projects, students work on real-life cases in collaboration with companies and other organisations. For companies, these projects offer a way to connect with the experts of the future and get fresh ideas and new insights.
A Master's thesis is an effective way for a company to use academic research to develop its business.
In study projects, students solve real-life cases together with companies and other organisations.
Companies can ensure progress of research also by funding positions for research personnel working in their interest fields.
Field-specific networks and ecosystems are a great way to participate in university research and stay up-to-date with development.
FCAI is a national competence center for AI in Finland, initiated by Aalto University, University of Helsinki, and VTT aiming to major industrial and societal impact.
The Finnish AI Region, or FAIR, aims to accelerate and expand the adoption of artificial intelligence in small and medium-sized enterprises.
FinnCERES, competence center for materials bioeconomy, is a Flagship for our sustainable future.
The Building 2030 project envisions, researches and promotes a better future of construction.
ACAS combines Aalto expertise on various fields to tackle challenging systems-related research problems related to the autonomous operation of networked machines.
Our research and teaching infrastructures are a prerequisite for world-class, cutting edge research. They offer opportunities for collaboration and foster the local innovation ecosystem growth. The large infrastructures are open for all Aalto and external users.
Design Factory develops creative ways of working and enhanced interdisciplinary interaction to support world-class product design in educational, research and practical application contexts.
Aalto University Industrial Internet Campus (AIIC) is a platform for students, researchers, and companies to innovate and co-create smart, connected products and services. Industrial Internet Campus enables multidisciplinary research, education and innovation together with industrial partners.
Students and researchers can use the new facility to explore the applications of cutting-edge communications technologies in Industry 4.0.
Aalto University is home to a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and culture. The ecosystem is powered by both student-led entrepreneurial activities and the university's own research and innovation hubs.
Research ideas are commercialized in Aalto's incubators and accelerators; students find unforeseeable pathways towards entrepreneurship. Building on this, Aalto fosters a thriving culture of innovation.
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Digital technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and communications are cut through the whole society, from education to medicine and economics.
Materials research ranges from physics, nanotechnology, mechanics, performance and design to biomaterials and sustainable resource use.
Art and creativity enable looking at the grand challenges of our time from a new perspective. Look past the imaginable and join us in changing the world in arts and design.
Research related to business and economics include the areas of business, economics, industrial engineering and management.
The main focus in energy research and teaching are energy sciences, multidisciplinary energy technologies, and sustainable energy solutions.
We are developing interdisciplinary research to enhance planning and engineering, architecture and design for better living environments.
Aalto University’s expertise in health and well-being is broad-based, with strong clusters of research groups such as in medical devices, health AI, neuroscience, and care-facility architecture.
