Innovation ecosystem news
Ossi Naukkarinen appointed Vice President for Research
The five-year term of office will start on 1 November 2018.
You can’t tell whether an online restaurant review is fake—but this AI can
Researchers find AI-generated reviews and comments pose a significant threat to consumers, but machine learning can help detect the fakes.
A record-breaking year for the summer accelerator
The student-led Kiuas Accelerator programme was organised for the ninth time. This year, the number of applications was higher than ever before.
Towards high-quality science education for all
European-wide research project aims at fostering science learning outside the classroom.
Responsibility is a core activity for more and more businesses
Progressive businesses seek to solve global challenges. SuomiAreena panel discussion will explore the criteria for sustainable business.
Research Alliance to drive innovation in the automation of transport and logistics
Finland is home to technological excellence with world-leading experience in the development of autonomous transport and logistics.
World Challenge 2018 Finals in Finland on 27–30 August – work for a better world
Innovators are invited to develop apps that improve life on earth by utilising satellite data.
Breakthrough in lignin research: spherical particles multiply enzyme efficiency
Lignin, a pulp industry by-product, could replace fossil materials.
Significant funding from the Ministry for Aalto-led entrepreneurship and learning projects
The funds were appropriated for the promotion of student entrepreneurship and the creation of open learning materials.
The new Magazine issue is available online
The 911±¬ÁÏÍø Magazine issue 22 examines solutions for sustainable development.
Column: Dear climate change
These thoughts were written down by 911±¬ÁÏÍø students who participated in the Climate change and me – are you anxious? debate group in spring 2018.
Mushroom farming as part of the circular economy
18 million kilos of oyster mushrooms could be grown with the spent coffee grounds Finns produce each year.
Save our lakes by eating roach
Each roach an angler pulls up also removes phosphates, a key factor in eutrophication, from the water system. These phosphates are bound in fish bones.
Rare metals need efficient recycling
How can the valuable ingredients of batteries be recovered? What could replace bismuth, tellurium and many other rarities? These issues are being examined by the CloseLoop project.
Fighting the flames – better together
The fundamental questions of sustainable development are integral in our business research as well, says Professor Minna Halme.
What if the world’s cattle munched on Finnish wood?
A new manufacturing method will open entirely new markets for microcrystalline cellulose. It could be used, for example, to enrich animal fodder.
Visionary realist
Mika Anttonen, a billionaire who made his fortune by refining oil, spends a lot of time and money in search of alternative energy solutions.
Turning off the tap
There is no single solution to the shortage of water, but applying several might get the job done.
