Co-Creating Growth with theAalto University Community

Will CardwellAalto University Center for Entrepreneurship

www.ace.aalto.fi / will.cardwell@aalto.fi

Summary of the Aalto University Strategy

Vision The best connect and succeed at Aalto University, an institution internationally recognised for the impact of its science, art and learning.

Goal A world-class university by year 2020

Universal mission

Contributions to a better world

Nationalmission

Competitiveness and welfare of Finland

Strategic enablers Leadership; Internationalisation; Services; Infrastructure

Culture built on common values Passion; Courage; Freedom; Responsibility; Integrity

Core strategies and KPIs Research

excellenceOriginal, impactful,

interdiciplinary

Pioneeringeducation

Students in focus, a new learning culture

and approaches

Trend-setting art

Art, architecture anddesign as key driversfor improving living

environments

Societalimpact

Adding value throughentrepreneurship,

business liaison andsocietal interactions

Schools Arts, Design and Architecture; Chemical Technology; Economics; Electrical Engineering; Engineering; Science

Core strategies and Key Performance Indicators

Societal ImpactAalto University improves the welfare of society through entrepreneurship, business liaison and societal interactions.KPIs:• International visibility• Partners’ perception of Aalto• Number of spin-offs• Number of partners• Funding from partners

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Aalto Entrepreneur Society is the largest,

most active community for

young entrepreneurs in the whole of

Europe.

ACEInnovation Svc

Startup SvcInReach (AVP)

OutReachAppCampus

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ACE Resources

School of Chemical Engineering 12126%

School of Electrical Engineering 10622%

School of Science 9921%

School of Engineering 6714%

School of Art and Design 296%

School of Economics 23

5% Aalto University 194%

Metropolia 61%

Old TKK 51%

Sibelius Academy 10%

School of Chemical Engineering 121

School of Electrical Engineering 106

School of Science 99

School of Engineering 67

School of Art and Design 29

School of Economics 23

Aalto University 19

Metropolia 6

Old TKK 5

Sibelius Academy 1

Number of projects (476 total)

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Startup potential 11 25 4 11 4 2 0 12 6Startup project 3 13 4 3 1 0 1 6 0Licensing 123 45 34 16 20 18 17 0 1

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Current number of projects at Aalto Center for Entrepreneurship-divided by field of industry and case profile (total number of projects higher)

Aalto Entrepreneurship EducationBuilding Blocks

1. Aalto Ventures Program2. Summer of Startups3. Startup Life4. Startup Sauna5. Out to the Global Community!

AaltoVentureGarage

School of Science

ENTREPRENEURSHIP: A STRATEGIC ISSUE FOR AALTO UNIVERSITY

Aalto Ventures Program (AVP): Strengthening the academic dimensions of entrepreneurship at Aalto University

Summer of Startups – ”Intern Substitute”10 weeks, 40 students, Global.

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Startup Sauna7 weeks, 400 applicants globally, 20 teamsCoached by Serial Entrepreneurs

AppCampusBoosting The Mobile Ecosystem

June 4th 2012World Bank Training Program

Will CardwellHead, Aalto Center for Entrepreneurship

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Date/Time 28.5.2012, 14:00

Applications 435

% Company 28.28 %

In Alternative app marketplace

24.37 %

The Aalto Startup CommunityWhat Happened in 2011

Blaast €3M investments by global investors, launching mobile cloud in southeast Asian operators

Eniram name fastest growing Greentech company in Deloitte fast 500, Fastest growing company in Finland

Multi Touch launched world’s largest multiuser, multitouch display, €2M investment in August

Remedy Entertainment Death Rally highly successful on iOS, with 1.8 paid download.

Senseg named on of Time Magazines 50 most important inventions

Rovio sets every possible growth record in mobile gaming, showing how to branch into new markets

Nexstim €13M fro, and a steady stream of newsflow regarding new results of Navigated Brain Stimulation

Mendor €8 million euro of VC financing, Red Herring 100 finalist

Modz significant financing round, founder Salla Koski wins 2nd prize among European woman inventors.

Campalyst Startup Sauna winner who went on to win of Seedcamp NY

Scoopinion winner of 250k Sanoma Foundation Innovation Award

Flowdock Announced $650k funding round of US investors and seed investors, including Mårten Mickos.

THANKS!Will.Cardwell@Aalto.fi