Introduction of entrepreneurial education, innovative approach and support of green technologies in the education process

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Introduction of entrepreneurial education, innovative approach and support of green technologies in the education process How to support students interest in science and a

1 Introduction of entrepreneurial education, innovative approach and support of green technologies in the education process How to support students interest in science and a technology Recruitment of talented scientists in the field of R&D from developing countries Reducing cultural differences How to achieve a sustainable growth of talented specialists

technology Recruitment of talented scientists in the field of R&D from developing

2 Aalto University A merger of three leading Finnish higher education institutes Art & Design founded 1871 Science & Technology, founded 1849 Economics, founded 1911

3 Design Thinking: a New Wave

4 Aalto University A unique community: 4,300 faculty and staff, including 300 professors 20,000 students 75,000 alumni Total annual budget 400 million (2011) Vision 2020 The best connect and succeed at Aalto University, an institution internationally recognized for the impact of its science, art and learning. 4

(2011) Vision 2020 The best connect and succeed at Aalto University, an

5 Aalto University works towards a better world by: Mission promoting top-quality and interdisciplinary research, pioneering education, surpassing traditional boundaries, and embracing renewal. Aalto University educates responsible, broad-minded experts with a comprehensive understanding of complex subjects to act as society s visionaries and agents of change. by Hanna Maunuksela, Graduate of Aalto School of Art and Design 5

Aalto University educates responsible, broad-minded experts with a comprehensive understanding of complex

6 Chair Matti Alahuhta, DSc (Engineering), President & CEO of Kone Corporation Vice Chair Marja Makarow, PhD, Professor, CEO of the European Science Foundation ESF Members Patrick Aebischer, PhD, President of EPFL Anne Brunila, DSc (Economics and Business Administration), Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations and Sustainability, Fortum Bengt Holmström, PhD, Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT Saku Mantere, DSc, MA, Professor, Hanken, School of Economics Anna Valtonen, DA (Art and Design), Rector, Umeå Institute of Design Board 6

Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations and Sustainability, Fortum Bengt Holmström, PhD, Professor, Massachusetts Institute of

7 Six Schools Schools School of Art and Design School of Chemical Technology School of Economics School of Electrical Engineering School of Engineering School of Science

8 Suomen Ilmakuva Oy

9 Core Growing Emerging Research We are dedicated to long-term, high-quality research of high scientific value and impact on society. Computation and Modelling Materials Design Global economic business processes Process and Systems Competance Service Economy Digitization Energy, sustainability ICT Media Architecture Art Humanoriented living environments

Computation and Modelling Materials Design Global economic business processes Process

10 Education Principles 1. Improving student/teacher ratio and student guidance 2. Creating learning-centered culture and teaching methods 3. Building visionary teaching and education leadership 4. Assessing the quality of teaching and learning 5. Merging research, art and pedagogy for innovative education and academic activities 6. Awarding top-level teaching and innovative education programs 7. Crossing borders and interaction with working life Internationalization!

Assessing the quality of teaching and learning 5.

11 business design technology Building T-shape professionals: International Design Business Management business design technology 2nd cycle Masters (IDBM) 1st cycle BA, B.Sc.

12 Aalto University supports multidisciplinary research by creating and encouraging opportunities for spontaneous and dynamic cooperation between experts from different fields. Aalto Factories Factories: a Form for Multidisciplinary Opportunities Design Factory Media Factory Service Factory The factories are environments for learning, teaching, research and co-creation between universities, companies and society.

Aalto Factories Factories: a Form for Multidisciplinary Opportunities Design Factory Media Factory

13 Aalto on Tracks

15 Aalto Center for Enterpreneurship Building successful companies that create jobs and prosperity.

16 The four cornerstones of ACE Building successful companies that create jobs and prosperity. Innovation research SME research?? Entrepreneurship Education Entrepreneurship Research Innovation Services and Technology Transfer Growth Venturing and Start-Up Services

? Entrepreneurship Education Entrepreneurship Research Innovation

17 Enhancing innovation & entrepreneurship how? Higher awareness of entrepreneurship Willingness to establish a company Understanding of the market dynamics Communications and marketing education Entrepreneurship Education Entrepreneurship Research Entrepreneurship & venture capital research in selected areas Special focus on high-growth ventures Commercialization models & results Outside-in flow of capital and talent Active use of IP Innovation Services And Technology Transfer Growth Venturing / Start-Up Services Venturing models and results Outside-in flow of capital and talent

education Entrepreneurship Education Entrepreneurship Research Entrepreneurship & venture capital research in selected areas Special focus on

18 A full chain of support IPR Branding Corporations Academia Auditing Dealflow VC s Legal Tech Evaluation CUSTOMERS Aalto Univ. Interest Groups Shared Services Corporate Spin-offs AALTO VENTURE GARAGE VC Dealflow Boot Camp Venture Program Ongoing 4-5 weeks 6 months (2+2+2) Private Investors Funding Value-Added Services Angels Angels Coaching Advisors / BOD Co-Development Corporations Team Building

Interest Groups Shared Services Corporate Spin-offs AALTO VENTURE GARAGE VC Dealflow Boot Camp

19 a Silicon Valley & Stanford University Partnership with Stanford go learn from the best.

20 Highlights for ACE 2010 Major new sales of Aalto patents to Finnish industry. 111 Record number of inventions from Aalto. 25 Record number of priority patent applications filed by Aalto Researchers. 15 Record number of startups formed from Aaltobased ideas. 2 Strong new partnership with Stanford Technology Ventures and Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship.

25 Record number of priority patent applications filed by Aalto Researchers.

21 Kiitos!

Aalto Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. 10.9.2013 LES Conference, Copenhagen Tapio Siik, Head of Aalto Center for Entrepreneurship

Aalto Entrepreneurial Ecosystem 10.9.2013 LES Conference, Copenhagen Tapio Siik, Head of Aalto Center for Entrepreneurship ZenRobotics Trailer ZenRobotics Ltd., founded in 2007, is a Finnish high-tech