BECOME OUR NEXT SPONSOR

CHALLENGE THE GENERATION OF THE FUTURE

WHY SHOULD YOU BE A PDP SPONSOR?

Every company aims to carefully select its project portfolio in new product development. However, there are always interesting ideas or intractable problems that are set aside, because they seem to be too far on bypaths, too risky or too futuristic.

“If we just had the resources, this would be more than worth of trying…”

The ideal projects for PdP are future orientated, conceptual or aim to commercialize a new technology.


Sponsoring a PdP project can be highly inspiring and an inexpensive way to bring new ideas, technologies or business plans to life. This very special one-year course is aimed for students, who are on final stage of their studies. After years of studying, the students have a chance to apply their whole academic education in practice.

We are continuously seeking interesting proposals for the next projects.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • An experienced teaching team ready to work with you to identify the right challenge and support your student team.
  • A diverse student team eager to show you what they can do.
  • New ideas and inventions – some patent applications are made in the course annually.
  • All IP is retained and handed over to your organization.
  • Visibility through the course, Aalto Design Factory and the Design Factory Global Network. For example, the annual final gala alone is visited by approximately 1000 persons every year.

SPONSOR RESPONSABILITIES

An interesting development challenge to tackle

Active communication and feedback to the student team

15 000 euro financing for the project

Availability to join a few key course event

For more details about the schedule, you can check the PdP calendar.
If you feel like having an idea worth discussing over, contact us and let’s have a chat!

SPONSOR TESTIMONIALS

  • "PDP is a place where real growth happens through hands-on projects, supportive teammates, and access to incredible tools and resources. It encourages creativity and gives you a safe environment to try new ideas and develop your skills."

    Team Lindström | CoID | PDP 2025
  • "PDP opened a lot of doors by helping me build valuable connections, friendships, and practical skills that support my future career. This course also helped me explore my professional direction.

    Team Woamy | Mechanical Engineering | PDP 2025
Kalevi EkmanSponsors