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Aalto University Campus & Real Estate (ACRE) maintains, develops and leases Aalto University's facilities in Otaniemi and Töölö. Our goal is to create a campus that goes beyond being just a place for studying and working.
Latest news
Demo Day breaks records in 2026: Inside Otaniemi’s fastest growing startup showcase
Hosted by Aalto Startup Center and A Grid, Demo Day brought together nearly 800 visitors, 90 startup booths, and over 75 investors. What began as a grassroots gathering in 2018 has grown into one of Finland’s most vibrant startup showcases.
The campus welcomes its third Learning Lounge
Learning Lounge makes a new expansion into Restaurant Aalto Kvarkki on 16 March.
A Grid in 2025: Record demand, new faces, and a calendar that brought the ecosystem together
More teams, more traction, and more touchpoints: A Grid’s 2025 affirmed Otaniemi’s place as a launchpad for ambitious founders.
Join us for Demo Day 2026 - March 4 at A Grid
On March 4th, A Grid is the place to be because Aalto Startup Center x A Grid Demo Day will be taking place.
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