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🚀 May 7th - A Grid Impact Series: Space Tech 🚀 Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on how space innovation is driving solutions for our planet. 🔭 Keynote by Shay Strong, PhD from ICEYE: “From Observation to Action: Using Small Satellites to Turn Data Into Global Solutions”. Shay will share her unique perspective on how small satellites are unlocking powerful, real-world impact. 🌳 Live Demo by KOKO Forest. 🛰️ Panel Discussion “The Role of New Space Business in Solving Global Challenges” with the panelists: - Miina Rautiainen, Leading Researcher, Aalto University - Shay Strong, PhD, VP of Analytics, ICEYE - Miika Kostamo, Project Manager, ESA Phi-Lab Finland 🔗 More details and registration here: https://lnkd.in/dw877xPq #fromideastoimpact #aaltostartupcenter

🛰️ ESA Phi-Lab Finland's first call is officially OPEN! 🛰️ Today was a great day for the project since, just minutes ago, at the Space Business Forum, the open call for the first round of projects was launched. We are looking for groundbreaking science and technology development that has the potential for high-yield commercialisation. 💸 ESA Phi-Lab Finland is offering 4.4 M€ of space-related funding and support for geospatial innovation projects between 2025 and 2030. The first cutoff day is June 1st, 2025. Be sure to apply before that! 🔗 All the details on the project's website here: esaphilab.fi Finnish Meteorological Institute - Ilmatieteen laitos Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)  ESA Commercialisation Gateway University of Vaasa Aalto University #fromideastoimpact #aaltostartupcenter

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 📅 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 ⏰ 𝟴:𝟯𝟬–𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠 📍 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝟬𝟭 This time, we’re diving into the world of deep tech with Pasi Vainikka, Co-Founder & Board Member of Solar Foods – the company literally making food out of thin air. Join us as Pasi shares what it takes to scale a science-driven startup, and why your funding strategy is more than half the battle. Pasi is here to tell his story. We’ll also be joined by Christian Clayhills, Head of Danske Bank Growth Finland, to explore funding opportunities for deep tech founders in Finland. Whether you're building a startup, scaling your vision, or just deep in curiosity - this is a morning you don’t want to miss. 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁! #BuildersBreakfast #startupsuccess #innovation #funding Walid O. El Cheikh Aalto Startup Center

🎮 Exciting News in Game Tech! 🚀 Taru Tech is thrilled to announce an innovative piloting opportunity for mobile game developers! We’ve developed a state-of-the-art AI tool that predicts player behavior before game content is even released. Our groundbreaking technology is designed to revolutionize game development by enabling developers to: - Predict pass and churn rates to drive revenue - Optimize game content for better engagement and retention - Streamline development workflows with AI-driven insights Are you a mobile game developer ready to be at the forefront of AI-driven automated playtesting? Join our pilot program and gain early access to this cutting-edge technology. 👉 Contact us today to learn more about this opportunity: www.tarutech.ai #GameDev #AI #MobileGaming #GameTech #Innovation #PlayerAnalytics #TaruTech

🔬 Pre-SPARK Health Concept Discovery Program by SPARK Finland Are you ready to turn health-related research findings into real-world concepts? Would you like to explore how to develop ideas into value-creating solutions and discover new opportunities along the way? Join the Pre-SPARK Health Concept Discovery Program to unlock and ignite the potential of scientific discovery in Health & Life Sciences!   🌟 Discover and develop concepts from existing research discoveries. 🚀 Gain insights from lecturers and mentors. 🌐 Broaden your horizons with the SPARK Finland network. 🤝 Teamwork - as we believe in the power of collaboration and diversity.   🗓️ Program running from September - November 2025   The program is designed for anyone interested in exploring how to develop research-based findings into viable concepts in health: early-stage R2B cases (in concept development stage), students, researchers, clinicians, and scientists. Startups are also welcome, especially if they’re looking for new inspiration. 🔗 Read more on SPARK Finland’s website https://lnkd.in/dYEiKAnv 📩 Contact My Nguyen (my.nguyen@sparkfinland.fi) for further inquiries. Apply before May 30 to increase your chance of securing a spot! #fromideastoimpact #aaltostartupcenter

📝 ARTICLE: Super Day for Startups – Demo Day Showcased the Innovations of the Future The Demo Day event, organized by Aalto Startup Center and A Grid, brought together over 600 startup ecosystem players in early March. The annual event once again provided a comprehensive look at cutting-edge technologies as more than 80 startups and research projects showcased their expertise and business ideas in Otaniemi, Espoo. "Aalto University fosters amazing innovations, and we want to support startups emerging from here at an early stage. Finland has an excellent startup culture and ecosystem – a great launching pad for global success", says Janiina Lammi, from BSV Ventures. "Aalto Startup Center is supporting our transition from the Research-to-Business phase into a company and helping us find the right partners. This is Finland’s best startup ecosystem", explains Tuukka Kuuramaa, from Project DIAMANT. 📎 Check the full article: https://lnkd.in/dSbd95TH 📸 Aalto University / Kalle Kataila #fromideastoimpact #aaltostartupcenter

🌍 NEXT WEEK! ESA Phi-Lab Finland's open call launch 🌍 We’re excited to announce that ESA Phi-Lab Finland’s first open call will be launched on the 23rd of April, at the Space Business Forum. ESA Phi-Lab Finland is offering 4.4 M€ of space-related funding and support for geospatial innovation projects between 2025 and 2030.   👩🏽💻 HOW TO APPLY? Details will be available at the official launch. To ensure that you don’t miss out on this key information, we encourage you to attend.   📝 REGISTRATION: Participation is free of charge, but spots are limited. Register in advance on Space Business Forum’s website: https://lnkd.in/dgCSymm2   🔗 For more info, visit our website at esaphilab.fi or get in touch. ESA Phi-Lab Finland Aalto University #fromideastoimpact #aaltostartupcenter

Our popular Impact Series event will continue in May 7th with Space Tech theme! 🚀 🪐 Together with panel discussion, the program includes an super interesting keynote and a live demo. 🤩 🌐 Keynote by Shay Strong, PhD from ICEYE: “From Observation to Action: Using Small Satellites to Turn Data Into Global Solutions”. Shay will share her unique perspective on how small satellites are unlocking powerful, real-world impact. 🌐 Live Demo by KOKO Forest. 🌐 Panel Discussion “The Role of New Space Business in Solving Global Challenges” with the panelists: Miina Rautiainen, Leading Researcher, Aalto University Shay Strong, PhD, VP of Analytics, ICEYE Miika Kostamo, Project Manager, ESA Phi-lab Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on how space innovation is driving solutions for our planet. Register here: https://lnkd.in/d_kZhA5x Aalto Startup Center Aalto University #agrid #aaltostartupcenter #startupespoo #otaniemi #aaltouniversitycampus

🇪🇪 Aalto Startup Center is on the move! Last week -almost- the whole team had a quick trip to Tallinn to learn all about the startup ecosystem in the neighboring country. We had a packed schedule for the day, so here is a quick rundown: 🌆 Our first stop was with Ülemiste City, the largest smart city in the Baltics home to 400 companies and 18,000 talents from over 70 countries. 🏹 At Tehnopol, we learned about their startup incubator and the NATO Diana Accelerator Program, designed to equip businesses with the skills and knowledge to navigate the world of deep tech, dual-use innovation. 💥 After that, it was time to meet Startup Wise Guys, the most experienced accelerator fund in the region with an international community of founders. 🏛️ To finish up we visited the Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium / Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications where we learned how they work with startups and exchanged ideas. Thank you to everyone who took the time to sit with us and ideate how to better assist the startups from our community. Hopefully, we can stay in touch and work together in the near future! #fromideastoimpact #aaltostartupcenter

🌳 Meet KOKO Forest! "We decided to apply to ESA BIC due to the high-quality reputation of the program. Since we are using satellite data, we wanted to gain expertise and knowledge and utilize their wide network" -Samuli Junttila, Chief Scientist at KOKO Forest. "We get to meet other startups within these premises and have access to the resources that Aalto provides for the startups." - Aki Snellman, Business Director at KOKO Forest. ☄️ Press play to learn this and more about KOKO Forest, one of the latest additions to the ESA BIC Finland community. ESA Commercialisation Gateway Aalto Startup Center University of Vaasa Aalto University