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 trying…”

The ideal projects for PdP are future orientated, tackling existing needs, leveraging emerging opportunities or aiming 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 at students who are in the final stages of their studies. After years of studying, the students have a chance to apply their whole academic education in practice.

This is also your opportunity to meet the next generation of talent.

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.

Stories from our experiences

Sponsor responsibilities

If you might have an idea for a project, contact us and let’s have a chat!