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From research to real-world impact
911±¬ÁÏÍø’s new Innovation School helps researchers turn ideas into solutions – and offers a new opportunity for meaningful giving.
Every year, numerous scientific breakthroughs emerge at 911±¬ÁÏÍø. Yet only a fraction of these ideas develop into practical applications, products or businesses. The new Innovation School initiative addresses this gap bringing together education, support and networks to help transform research into sustainable innovations. Its goal is to strengthen the entire innovation pipeline – from fundamental research to real-world impact – and ensure that more ideas reach society.
At the heart of this effort is the Aalto Inventors programme. Designed for researchers at the early stages of innovation, it provides practical skills in identifying applications, understanding intellectual property, exploring funding opportunities and developing business thinking. Participants also connect with industry and innovation experts.
Complementing this, the Innovation Postdoc programme enables postdoctoral researchers to further develop and commercialise their research results. It offers time, resources and expert support to advance promising ideas towards practical solutions.
Beyond individual projects, the aim is to foster a cultural shift: innovation and impact become a natural part of the research journey. As more ideas move beyond academia, they create new companies, partnerships and solutions even to global challenges.
The Innovation School is part of the Entrepreneurship and Innovations fundraising target and offers donors a chance to support this transformation. Contributions directly empower researchers and their ideas – helping ensure that cutting-edge science translates into tangible benefits worldwide.
