Aalto Digital Creatives

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What happens after the program? Zachary Burda and the Mimiqit team took part in our pre-incubator program last spring. During the program they were building their team, getting ready to start the company and to launch their app in App Store. On top of that they were looking for funding. Now, they have raised the pre-seed funding and launched their version 2.0.2 of the Mimiqit dance application. Currently they are enrolled in Aalto Startup Center's Business Generator program. During their time in the Aalto Digital Creatives program, Zachary and the Mimiqit team also made this pitch video with us. One of our frequently asked questions is ’what happens after the program?’. The Mimiqit team’s story is one example, but what happens after the program varies depending what stage the team reaches during the program. The various routes may include other incubator or accelerator programs available at Aalto University or the team may apply to one of the other Campus Incubators in our network: https://lnkd.in/dKM_Tfwk. Whatever direction your team wants to go, you will receive guidance from our business advisors during the pre-incubator program. More frequently asked questions have now been published on our website, visit: https://lnkd.in/duWJvbPN to find our more. *** 📣 Remember to send your applications in! The deadline for applications is on the 16th of September. Our next pre-incubator runs from October to December. Visit our website at https://lnkd.in/eG-waDW3 to learn more or apply directly via: https://lnkd.in/dQi5ZMyu Aalto Digital Creatives is Aalto University's #campusincubator powered by the City of Helsinki, coordinated by Aalto Startup Center and Aalto Studios.

In our pre-incubator programme, participants learn how to develop and protect their business idea, gain networking opportunities, and practice delivering compelling pitches. After rehearsing their pitches at every opportunity, participants get to make a video pitch with Aalto Studios. Last spring Julio Humberto Orduña Sánchez participated in our pre-incubator programme and this autumn Julio continues on the entrepreneurial path in Aalto Startup Center's Business Generator which is an accelerator programme. How did Julio come up with Nite and how does it work? Watch the video to learn more! http://www.thenite.fi/ *** Apply to Aalto Digital Creatives programme! Our next pre-incubator starts in October 2024 and the deadline for applications is on the 16th of September. Application form available at: https://lnkd.in/dQi5ZMyu To learn more about the pre-incubator programme, you can join the Aalto Digital Creatives afterwork event and info session on the 4th of September. There you can meet the ADC team and hear our alumni share their insights about the programme and discuss creative industry entrepreneurship. For more info and registration go to https://lnkd.in/dQPg7uqS

Aalto Digital Creatives welcomes you to an afterwork event and info session on 4.9.2024 at 15.30-17.00. Registration is free but mandatory. For more information and registration go to https://lnkd.in/dQPg7uqS At this event, ADC alumni will talk about their entrepreneurial journeys. The event includes an introduction of the pre-incubator programme. Those interested in applying will have the chance to ask questions and meet the ADC team! Event schedule 15.30-15.45 Event kick-off, accompanied by refreshments in the lobby 15.45-16.00 Aalto Digital Creatives open call info 16.00-16.30 ADC alumni panel discussion 16.30-16.45 Q&A 16.45-17.00 Networking | chance to meet the ADC team *** Aalto Digital Creatives pre-incubator programme aims to help creative industry students, researchers and practitioners on their path towards entrepreneurship. The programme is supported by the City of Helsinki and it’s part of Helsinki-based higher education institutions’ campus incubators network. Aalto Digital Creatives programme is coordinated by Aalto Startup Center and Aalto Studios.

📣 Pre-incubator programme’s call for applications closes on the 16th of September 2024 🗓️ Are you a creative industry student, researcher or practitioner with a business idea inspired by one of the following topics: 🔹 new methods and formats for audiovisual storytelling 🔹 technology-enhanced art, design, and entertainment 🔹 augmentation of human creativity through computational methods 🔹 creation of novel interactive experiences 🔹 platforms for/by the creative industries Do you need help in developing your idea? Are you wondering how to proceed on the path towards entrepreneurship? In the programme you will learn how to develop and protect your business idea, expand your networks and deliver an excellent pitch to different types of audiences. Read more on our website https://lnkd.in/eG-waDW3 or apply now via the application form https://lnkd.in/dQi5ZMyu Please note that applicants should be Finnish residents in the Helsinki capital region. 🔸🔸🔸 Aalto Digital Creatives pre-incubator programme aims to help creative industry students, researchers and practitioners on their path towards entrepreneurship. The programme is supported by the City of Helsinki and it’s part of Helsinki-based higher education institutions’ campus incubators network. Aalto Digital Creatives programme is coordinated by Aalto Startup Center and Aalto Studios. #campusincubators

The final post in the series of interviews with pre-incubator participants introduces the founder of Moom Praejeen Kunawong ➡️ The team: I’m Praejeen, a visual artist and designer originally from Bangkok, currently based in Helsinki. I enjoy visualizing through unfamiliar mediums across different creative industries. The business idea: Moom is an AI visualization platform for busy architects and designers. By simplifying interfaces and the process of using visualization tools, Moom helps architects efficiently manage their time and reduce costs throughout the design process. What made you apply to the ADC programme? We aim to refine our business strategy and overcome challenges more effectively by seeking mentorship and industry expertise within the ADC startup ecosystem. Three most valuable things you got from ADC programme: - Shared learning of communal spirit  - Systematic and practical framework - Support system and mentorship Can you tell us about your next steps? Absolutely! We are currently conducting product tests with potential users and plan to launch our MVP in the next couple of months. 📸: Lassi Savola | Aalto Studios ___ Aalto Digital Creatives is Aalto University's Campus Incubator powered by the City of Helsinki, coordinated by Aalto Studios and Aalto Startup Center. If you have a creative industry business concept you’d like to develop, visit our website https://lnkd.in/eG-waDW3 📣 Call for applications now open, apply at https://lnkd.in/dQi5ZMyu 🔗

New week, new interview! In this series of posts we introduce our pre-incubator participants from this spring's Aalto Digital Creatives programme. Next, meet the founder of SparkViewer Aaro Keipi ➡️ The team: I am Aaro Keipi, a Finnish-American photographer with a background in music, marketing, and web design. The business idea: Online shopping for accessories is at a disadvantage to in-person shopping, due to the difficulty of matching the aesthetic styles and colors of items that you own with items on a computer screen. My project is a subscription-based e-commerce add-on that seeks to fix this issue by allowing a shopper to upload an image of an item that they own and view it with an assortment of accessories that they are shopping for. What made you apply to the ADC programme? I have been interested in the startup world for years and this program seemed like the perfect way to get a jump-start into that world. Three most valuable things you got from ADC programme: For me, the most valuable things in the program have been: (1) being able to clearly see and prepare for the different phases of running a startup, (2) learning about the many resources available for startups, including team-building and funding, and (3) the positive and inspirational environment of the program and the university in general. What are your next steps? I am currently looking for a technical cofounder to help create a prototype of the product. Greetings to ADC followers: The ADC program is one I highly recommend. If you are on the fence about entrepreneurship or if you have an idea that you think might be worth developing, I encourage you to apply. 📸: Lassi Savola | Aalto Studios *** Aalto Digital Creatives is Aalto University's Campus Incubator powered by the City of Helsinki, coordinated by Aalto Studios and Aalto Startup Center. If you have a creative industry business concept you’d like to develop, visit our website https://lnkd.in/eG-waDW3 📣 Call for applications now open, apply at https://lnkd.in/dQi5ZMyu 🔗

In Aalto Digital Creatives pre-incubator programme we have participants from various areas of the creative industries. In the series of interviews with this spring's incubator teams we introduce the business concepts and the people behind them. ➡️ Next, meet the founder of The Visit podcast Leda Vaneva. Introduction: I’m Leda Vaneva, visual artist who also loves meeting people. I’m originally from Bulgaria but I’ve been based in Helsinki for 10 years now. The business idea: The Visit podcast is a unique collection of conversations with artists, recorded in their own studios. One can listen to their amazing stories, but also see their work spaces and art, and learn from their experiences. What made you apply to the ADC programme? The realisation that I need some help and guidance in order to clarify and structure the project better. Three most valuable things you got from ADC programme: For me talking in front of an audience has always been a challenge, and the best thing about this program is the accent on pitching. It was super helpful to be able to break that barrier and share The Visit freely with others. The 1:1 sessions with mentors are another aspect I very much appreciate. Getting custom-tailored advice is very important. Also, the access to the premises of Aalto Studios was a great opportunity to add a little something special to my meetings with podcast guests. I’m also a maker, and I was able to create a chocolate mould at Aalto Fablab, so now every new guest gets The Visit complementary chocolates :) What are your next steps? I’ll keep doing the podcast as I absolutely enjoy the process of producing the episodes. However, I’ll think more strategically how to develop The Visit further, so more people can share the pleasure of meeting professional artists. Meanwhile, please check the podcast at https://lnkd.in/g99hfAfv 📸: Lassi Savola | Aalto Studios *** Aalto Digital Creatives is Aalto University's Campus Incubator powered by the City of Helsinki, coordinated by Aalto Studios and Aalto Startup Center. If you have a creative industry business concept you’d like to develop, visit our website https://lnkd.in/eG-waDW3 📣 Call for applications now open, apply at https://lnkd.in/dQi5ZMyu 🔗

This week we continue the interviews with the pre-incubator participants from this spring's Aalto Digital Creatives programme. Meet the founder of Mimiqit Zachary Burda ➡️ The team: We at Mimiqit team work on making sure anyone can have a personal dance teacher in their pocket. I’m Zachary Burda, the founder and I work on the Mimiqit app. In the Mimiqit team we also have Milan Gokkanen our chief of finance taking care of the finance and legal part, Maâd Zalani our marketing specialist making sure the product we develop will help as many as possible and Ivan Semeniuk is our software engineer. The business idea: Our goal is to help people learn any dance moves anytime anywhere. All you need to do is to upload or record a video on our app. Then the app will record a video of the user repeating the moves and give AI-powered feedback and score. What made you apply to the ADC programme? It was a wonderful opportunity for Mimiqit to get access to the network of skilful advisors. Three most valuable things you got from ADC programme: Help with getting tickets to Arctic 15. Networking with other startups. Constructive and honest feedback we got during ADC sessions and meetings with advisors. What are your next steps? We are preparing for releasing our app to the public. We will conduct interviews to get feedback from our users to improve the product and prepare the next version of the Mimiqit app. Greetings to ADC followers: Join our waiting list to be the first to get access to our dance coaching app free of charge! Visit the Mimiqit website: https://www.mimiqit.com/ 📸: Lassi Savola | Aalto Studios *** Aalto Digital Creatives is Aalto University's Campus Incubator powered by the City of Helsinki, coordinated by Aalto Studios and Aalto Startup Center. If you have a creative industry business concept you’d like to develop, visit our website https://lnkd.in/eG-waDW3 📣 Call for applications now open, apply at https://lnkd.in/dQi5ZMyu

In the series of interviews showcasing the creative industry business concepts from this spring's pre-incubator, next up ➡️ Antti Ruotoistenmäki and Hannu Jarvensivu from EMS - Emotion Measurement System team. The team: The EMS (Emotion Measurement System) team are COO Antti Ruotoistenmäki from Aalto Studios, CTO Hannu Järvensivu from Finnish National Opera and Ballet, and Advisor Mikko Sams from Aalto University. The business idea: EMS introduces MaaS (measurement as a service), blue ocean technology for managing market risk in productions by analysing genuine audience reactions in real time. What made you apply to the ADC programme? During digital production in Sitra Lab project last autumn, we discovered several options for future business, and wished to develop them further with professional support from ADC. Three most valuable things you got from ADC programme: 1. Crystallisation of our business idea into a proper business case by setting priorities. 2. Knowledge of best practices for promoting our idea and finding partners. 3. One-to-one discussions with ADC advisors. What are your next steps? We will develop the scientific basis in the XTREME Horizon Europe project, where we will produce a full-scale virtual performance and measure the physical response of the audience in mid-2025. Greetings to ADC followers: Take up our idea and join our team to turn EMS into a profitable business! 1st 📸: Lassi Savola | Aalto Studios Aalto Digital Creatives is Aalto University's Campus Incubator powered by the City of Helsinki, coordinated by Aalto Studios and Aalto Startup Center 📣 Aalto Digital Creatives call for applications now open! Apply before 16.9.2024 at https://lnkd.in/dQi5ZMyu