Science
Saastamoinen Foundation primarily supports research projects at three partner universities: the University of Eastern Finland, Aalto University, and the Academy of Fine Arts at the University of the Arts Helsinki.
University of Eastern Finland
Saastamoinen Foundation supports research projects that enable major scientific and commercial breakthroughs in Finland. Currently, the Foundation’s support enables important scientific work on water research, epilepsy research as well as sustainability law and economics research.
The grant programmes jointly funded by Saastamoinen Foundation, the Fulbright Finland Foundation and the University of Eastern Finland bring top researchers in the fields of health sciences and environmental sciences from the U.S. to the University of Eastern Finland. The grant programmes open opportunities to enhance the networks for teaching and research between Finland and the U.S.
Photo: UEF
Aalto University
Better business helps build a better society. Aalto University School of Business has an impact on society by educating future experts and leaders, conducting high-quality research and by collaborating closely with parties outside the academic world.
Photo: Mikko Raskinen; Aalto University
Aalto EE
The global business environment requires thinkers who are more skilled, innovative and courageous than ever before. The Saastamoinen Foundation supports the ongoing development of Finnish working life and organizations, along with internationalism, in cooperation with Aalto University Executive Education.
Aalto EE is one of the world’s leading executive education and development providers, with the goal of becoming known for its impactful, goal-oriented and comprehensive learning experiences. To this end, it offers a unique platform for lifelong learning as a part of the multidisciplinary expertise of the Aalto University community.
Lars Rebien Sørensen, Chair of the Board at Novo Nordisk Foundation and Saastamoinen Foundation Keynote speaker. Photo: Olli-Pekka Orpo / Aalto EE.
Academy of Fine Arts at the University of the Arts Helsinki
Art cannot exist through inspiration alone; it requires commitment and investment in art education. Emerging talent must be nurtured if artists are to achieve international renown.
Saastamoinen Foundation supports the Academy of Fine Arts’ internationalisation programme by providing grants for residency programmes abroad to fine arts graduates and supporting the mentoring programme for MFA students. The Saastamoinen Foundation Keynote in Art lecture series brings internationally renowned artists and experts in the field to Finland annually to discuss current themes in contemporary art. The Foundation also supports an internationally unique research programme on analogue image.
Premises of the Academy of Fine Arts. Photo: Petri Summanen.