This document summarizes Aalto University's strategies for building a sustainable startup ecosystem. It discusses several of Aalto's key initiatives like the Aalto Ventures Program, Summer of Startups, Startup Sauna, and ACE Tech Transfer which provide funding, resources and networking opportunities to support startups. The AppCampus program is highlighted for having received over 2400 submissions from 90 countries and awarded over 3 million euros in grants to 130 startup teams. The document emphasizes the importance of a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem for high-growth startups to succeed and notes some of Aalto's inspirational startups that have already reached global success or become fast growing companies in Finland.

1. High-Growth Startups, and
Building a Sustainable Ecosystem
Aalto University’s Builidng Blocks
Will Cardwell, Aalto University
Senior Advisor, Global Alliances
Will.cardwell@aalto.fi

2. Startup companies will be engaged in
combat in the Valley of Death…
so you must get the ecosystem right!

3. Based on Startup Communities, by Brad Feld, 2012.

4. Based on Startup Communities, by Brad Feld, 2012.

5. Based on Startup Communities, by Brad Feld, 2012.

6. Based on Startup Communities, by Brad Feld, 2012.

7. Stanford eCorner
Steve Jurvetson
Video

8. 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
National
mission
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
excellence
Original, impactful,
interdiciplinary
Pioneering
education
Students in focus,
a new learning culture
and approaches
Trend-
setting art
Art, architecture and
design as key drivers
for improving living
environments
Societal
impact
Adding value through
entrepreneurship,
business liaison and
societal interactions
Schools Arts, Design and Architecture; Chemical Technology; Economics;
Electrical Engineering; Engineering; Science

11. Some Key Building Blocks at Aalto
Aalto Ventures Program +
Summer of Startups
Startup Life
Startup Sauna
ACE Tech Transfer & Pre-Seed
AppCampus
Aalto
Entrepreneurship
Society –
Startup Sauna
Building
Aalto
University
Schools
ACE –
Aalto Center for
Entrepreneurship

12. ENTREPRENEURSHIP: A STRATEGIC ISSUE FOR AALTO UNIVERSITY
!!
Aalto Ventures Program (AVP): Strengthening the academic
dimensions of entrepreneurship at Aalto University (with Stanford)

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18. AppCampus Status
2400 Submissions from 90 countries
Over 3m in grants allocated to over 130 teams

19. Inspiration From The Community
Companies formed by students
and alumni on a global stage
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Inspiration From The Labs
3 of Finland’s 5 fastest growing companies
are from Aalto Labs

21. Will.Cardwell@Aalto.Fi
Still much work to do, but we
are starting to lift off…
Join us!