We are thrilled to announce a new Inventors program for AI researchers this fall! In collaboration with ELLIS Institute Finland and LUMI AI Factory Hub

Aalto Inventors is an innovation training program designed specifically for researchers like you to take the first step in turning scientific breakthroughs into real-world impact. During the program, you’ll meet fellow researchers, industry experts, and entrepreneurs to hear their stories and build your professional network. Along the way, you’ll gain widely applicable skills in intellectual property, idea validation, impactful communication, funding opportunities, and business thinking.

We believe your research deserves more than a paper. It deserves to change the world. Join Inventors to learn how to think beyond the paper and create most impact with your work.

We want to encourage every curious mind to join: This program is designed as a first experience in innovation, so no prior knowledge or ready ideas are needed.

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Registrations are open from Mon 3.8. until Sunday 13.9. here: https://forms.office.com/e/Lb7tw6UvvG026

There are a limited number of seats in the program on a first-come, first-served basis.

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📋 Why join?

• Enhance Your Skills for Your Future Career: Learn how to build impact, secure funding, and protect your ideas
• Expert Guidance: Receive mentorship from thought-leaders in academia and industry, as well as law professionals, to navigate the innovation ecosystem
• Expand Your Network: Connect with fellow researchers, industry experts, and entrepreneurs working with AI
• Official Recognition: Receive a certificate upon program completion + possibility of earning 3 ECTS credits
• Highly Rated: The Inventors program has been running for a full year now with continuous excellent feedback (4.3/5 overall rating and NPS score 49)
• Ongoing Support: Join the Inventors alumni network for continued support and collaboration opportunities

🗓️ Preliminary schedule

Wed 30.9. 10:00-16:00 #1 Kick-off: Why innovation matters #2 Customer discovery

Tue 20.10. 9:00-16:00 #3 Networking masterclass & Industry insights #4 Impact storytelling

Wed 21.10. 13:00-16:00 #5 Innovation ecosystem & Startup insights

Wed 11.11. 9:00-12:00 [hybrid] #6 IPR for researchers & Invention disclosure

Thu 12.11. 9:00-12:00 [hybrid] #7 How deep tech ventures get funded

Tue 17.11.
Team clinics: Pitch rehearsal

Thu 26.11. 13:00-16:00  #8 Final event: Innovation showcase & Graduation