School of Science

Innovations from the School of Science

School of Science fosters a thriving culture of innovation. Learn to know the broad range of research to business projects and companies stemming from our community.

Current research to business teams

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AR4U

Augmented reality (AR) solution that will support memory of elderly individuals whose functional ability is reduced due to cognitive decline, helping them to manage more independently and continue living at home.

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Cyber-physical Systems

CloVic

Intelligent automation systems

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Colorific

Revolutionary rapid tests with nanoswitch technology

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eParkly

Better parking experience

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Ana Triana was herself the subject of the research, monitored as she went about her daily life. Photo by Enrico Glerean.

HICOMRI

Revolutionising MRI imaging for head, breast, and prostate examinations, and enhance patient’s experience and diagnostic capabilities.

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INGA

Data driven monitoring platform for safer labor induction

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Natal Mind

Calmer pregnancy and better birth with a digital doula and the Nordic Method

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NeuroEye Insight

Non-invasive approach by analyzing retinal scans with advanced AI algorithms to identify early indicators of Alzheimer’s, thereby offering a transformative solution for early detection.

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Nosore

Prevention of weight wounds

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ProSQu

Advancing the performance of quantum computers by well-thermalized filters and attenuators to prevent heat generation during qubit manipulation.

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SmartBubbles

Early stage cancer diagnosis using rapid molecular imaging diagnostics.

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SymptoSonic

Discovery of various neurological diseases with the early detection dysarthia.

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Artificial intelligence

Symmguard

Robust AI design

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Twinbase

Developing managements of digital twins

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Ultraforce

The next generation surface characterisation for industrial quality control and R&D

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WoundSprayIQ

Accurate administration of advanced wound therapies, including biomaterials, drugs and cellular therapies.

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Startups

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epicMeets

Improving communications in business meetings

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Koite Health

Koite Health

Koite Health is a quickly growing health technology company and innovator in light-activated antibacterial solutions for treating and preventing oral diseases.

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Maculaser

Maculaser’s pioneering retinal treatment triggers the natural healing response of senescent cells with personalized heat exposure. Targeting disease prevention, we offer a patient-specific, non-damaging solution to retinal disorders affecting millions worldwide.

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Meliora is a combination of first-person shooter and strategy game. Photo: SoihtuDTx.

Soihtu DTx

Soihtu DTx is developing an innovative digital therapy in the form of a video game to address the challenges of treating major depressive episodes.

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Spectacular AI

State-of-the art inside-out tracking for AR/VR/XR, drones, and ground vehicles.

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SpectroCor

SpectroCor offers a breakthrough technology making heart surgery safer.

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Synoste

Synoste has developed an implantable medical device for limb lengthening. Bio-compatible shape memory alloys combined with wireless energy transfer of the homecare device are used to achieve the bone lengthening desired by the patient and the surgeon.

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Valomotion

Mixed-reality attractions that combine sports and high-quality digital games. Climb, jump or move freely inside the game!

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Vitalsigns

Vitalsigns's stethoscope and enable quicker and more precise diagnoses.

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Unicorns

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IQM

Full stack quantum computers and applications to HPCs, research institutes, universities and business enterprises.

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RELEX Solutions

Supply chain solution

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Biodesign Finland

Need-driven medical technology strategic initiative

Read more about Biodesign, the entrepreneurship training program
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News items related to innovations

Artificial intelligence models have been used in the design of the Natal Mind app and especially the cartoon-like digital therapists.

Digital doula helps mothers-to-be face the fear of childbirth

Aalto University introduces 12 new world-changing innovations at Slush. On of them is digital doula Natal Mind, a mobile app designed to support the emotional and mental journey undergone by mothers-to-be.

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A young girl in mid-jump on a trampoline. She is facing away from the camera with her knees up and her arms extended. Facing the trampoline is a television showing a video game in which the young girl is in mid-jump above another character.

Augmented reality turns climbing walls and trampolines into games

By enhancing ordinary activities, augmented reality can help motivate kids to move

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Meliora is a combination of first-person shooter and strategy game. Photo: SoihtuDTx.

Researchers develop a digital therapy to alleviate the symptoms of depression

The research team is currently looking for participants. In the study, the participant plays the game Meliora remotely from their home, and they can also take part in a brain study or a game-experience interview.

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New high-tech mouthwash uses light to kill harmful bacteria on teeth

The new method developed by Finnish researchers is based on dual-light photodynamic therapy. The method doesn’t interfere with friendly bacteria in the mouth, or cause bacterial resistance

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SCI:n vuoden alumnit

Johanna Småros, Michael Falck and Mikko Kärkkäinen are School of Science’s alumni of the year 2023

The trio have grown software company Relex into a billion-dollar unicorn in just under two decades

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Ilkka Hyytiäinen

Innovation Advisor
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