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Ecosystem Manager, Ellis Institute Finland
Posted on March 23, 2026
- Espoo, Finland
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
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ELLIS Institute Finland is set to become a powerhouse for AI innovation in Finland and Europe. It is a central part of the pan-European AI network of excellence – ELLIS, European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems. Rooted in European competence and values, the Institute serves as Finland’s leading-edge AI research center, driving transformative research, advancing RDI collaborations, and facilitating engagement between academia, industry, and public stakeholders. Coordinated by Aalto University, the ELLIS Institute Finland (est. 2025) operates in partnership with all Finnish universities. Building on the success of the Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence FCAI – the Research Council of Finland’s Flagship (2019–2026) – and its pioneering work in machine learning, the Institute is uniquely positioned to further elevate Finland’s role in global AI research and innovation.
Ecosystem Manager, ELLIS Institute Finland
Join ELLIS Institute Finland to turn leading AI research into impact. You will grow and manage an external ecosystem around the Institute, consisting of industry, public actors, investors, accelerators, and founders both in Finland and internationally. The role focuses on developing external relationships, facilitating collaboration between the external stakeholders and ELLIS researchers and innovators, and setting up scalable ways of working.
Your daily work environment will be at the ELLIS Institute. The leadership of the Institute will provide strategic and practical guidance. You will also be part of Aalto University’s Corporate Relations unit, where you will receive professional support from your colleagues and line manager to succeed in your role.
What you’ll do:
- Build and manage the ecosystem: identify, engage, and nurture relationships across enterprises, SMEs, public organizations, ecosystems, investors, accelerators, and founder communities in accordance with the ELLIS Institute mission and strategy
- Enable collaborations: scope opportunities with researchers and partners, coordinate discussions, and maintain systematic documentation
- Foster research‑to‑impact: strengthen awareness and build pathways to real‑world application (e.g., research collaborations, pilots, or new ventures) and connect researchers with relevant networks and opportunities
- Create scalable processes: establish, pilot and refine practices for discovery, matchmaking, and follow‑through on collaborations
- Communications and community: organize and participate in Institute and ecosystem workshops and events, share opportunities, and highlight success stories
- The exact focus and emphasis of the role can be adjusted based on your expertise and interests
To excel in this role, you should have:
- A Master’s or Ph.D. degree, ideally with subject matter expertise in artificial intelligence
- Experience in corporate partnerships and innovation/RDI or ecosystem building in tech or research environments
- Exposure to the business ecosystem and networks across it: corporations, SMEs, startups, investors/accelerators, and relevant public actors
- Strong organizational, collaborative, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
- Openness to diverse work tasks and responsibilities
- Prior work with universities/research groups and knowledge of funding pathways and project preparation is an advantage
- Fluency in English (required); proficiency in Finnish (highly preferred)
What we offer
We offer an inspiring and multifaceted role where you can make a meaningful contribution to the development of the AI research landscape in Finland, as well as to the success of industry and society through the impactful application of AI. You will be at the forefront of AI research and development, collaborating closely with leading experts and organizations. This position provides a unique opportunity to expand your professional network and gain comprehensive experience and understanding of AI’s potential applications across various industries.
This is a full-time, permanent position. Your office will be located at the ELLIS Institute premises on Aalto University’s campus, providing a motivating environment among other brilliant people. We offer health services and other wellbeing benefits, as well as a supportive atmosphere for developing your career and skills.
Ready to apply?
If you want to join our community, please submit your application, including a motivation letter (max. 2 pages) and CV in a single PDF, through our recruitment system by April 12, 2026. If you are already an Aalto employee, please apply with your employee profile through the Workday system (internal jobs/sisäiset työpaikat).
For more information about the position, please contact:
- Outi Toijala, Head of Aalto Corporate Relations, +358 50 544 7096, March 27 at 13:00-13:30 and April 1 at 14:00-14:30.
- Outi Kivekäs, Chief of Administration, ELLIS Institute Finland, +358 50 430 6322, March 30 at 9:00-10:00 and April 7 at 13:00-14:00.
Please note that we cannot respond to email or other written enquiries.
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