Transforming ambitious visions into tangible solutions through interdisciplinary creativity.

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The IDBM Industry Projects are where breakthrough thinking meets real-world application. Every year, we partner with forward-thinking organizations to tackle complex challenges that demand fresh perspectives and innovative approaches. Our interdisciplinary teams don't just conceptualize—they create, prototype, test, and refine solutions and provide a roadmap for next actions.

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Unique quadruple helix collaboration model

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Our distinctive ecosystem brings together four powerful innovation forces—Aalto's academic research excellence, European innovation programs, established industry leadership, and startup agility. This unique combination creates a superb environment for exploratory innovation.
 

Through our deep integration with EU H2020 and EIT programs, as well as Finnish research funders (e.g., Business Finland), we access cutting-edge research networks and European innovation funding streams. Our startup accelerator partnerships inject entrepreneurial energy and rapid prototyping methodologies, while our corporate partners provide real-world contexts and market validation opportunities.

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Industry Project in Practice
 

10-12 Industry Projects are organized annually, beginning in mid-November and lasting to the end of May next year. Seven months of facilitated and mentored 5-6 person teamwork represents approximately 2,000 hours of dedicated effort. Our projects are organized around thematic categories that leverage our faculty's core specialties and IDBM's cutting-edge curriculum.