We are thrilled to announce a new Aalto Inventors program for water management and resilient infrastructure researchers in spring 2027!

Organized in collaboration with Digital Waters Flagship and the School of Engineering.

Aalto Inventors is an innovation training program designed for researchers 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, and build your professional network. Through program workshops and a practical group work project, you’ll gain widely applicable skills in intellectual property, customer discovery, impactful communication, funding 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 more impact with your work.

We encourage every curious mind to join: this program is designed as a first experience in innovation, so no prior business background or ready inventions are needed. Registration is open to Aalto researchers, especially doctoral and postdoctoral researchers.

Read more about the program on the Aalto Inventors website.

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Register by Thursday 14.1.2027 at 23:59 here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/6Yvu4fPqpX

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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: Learn from experts in academia, industry and entrepreneurship as you navigate the innovation ecosystem.
• Expand your network: Connect with fellow researchers, industry experts and entrepreneurs in water management and resilient infrastructure and beyond.
• Official recognition: Receive a certificate upon program completion and the possibility of earning 3 ECTS credits.
• Highly rated: Inventors has received an overall rating of 4.3/5.
• Ongoing support: Join the Inventors alumni network for continued support and collaboration opportunities.

🗓️ Program

Mon 25.1.2027 | 13:15–16:00 #1 Kick-off

Mon 1.2.2027 | 13:15–16:00 #2 Customer discovery

Mon 15.2.2027 | 13:15–16:00 #3 IPR for researchers

Mon 1.3.2027 | 13:15–16:00 #4 Industry networking

Mon 8.3.2027 | 13:15–16:00 #5 Startup insights - Founder stories & mid-term pitching