Center for Digital Business Growth
The Center for Digital Business Growth is a hub for accelerating digital business growth and transformation. We translate academic research that has been published in the worlds’ leading journals into practical insights and offer a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration. Our partners gain direct access to sparring and insights that can be translated into practical strategies in rapidly changing markets.
CDBG operates as an independent unit within Aalto School of Business, Department of Information and Service Management (ISM).
Research
Our work connects academic rigor with strong orientation towards business and societal impact. By translating our research from the world’s leading journals into actionable insights, we provide leaders and industry experts evidence-based tools needed to navigate and solve complex digital challenges.
Fellows
We collaborate with a group of Academic and Business Fellows who bring their knowledge and expertise to solve business-relevant challenges, and provide their insights to the research process and for the center’s partner companies.
Partners
Our partners get exclusive access to CDBG research summaries and opportunities to participate in research and annual seminars. Partners also gain access to working papers featuring early findings on research projects with executive-level relevance.
Building a Future Through Digital Growth
In an era of complexity, uncertainty, and austerity, a clear vision towards growth is more important than ever. Finland and Europe need economic growth, and digital solutions offer a genuine path forward across all industries. By combining business expertise with academic knowledge, the Center for Digital Business Growth (CDBG) provides concrete support for companies looking to grow.
What We Offer
Independent Partnership
CDBG serves as your trusted advisor, grounded in research and driven by impact.
Academic Objectivity
Fact-based, methodologically sound research conducted with academic integrity.
Research Translated to Action
Seminars, 1-1 workshops, and executive roundtables that turn insights into concrete capabilities through shared learning.
Our Distinction
A unique combination of neutrality, academic rigor, and co-created solutions focused on practical, real-world results. We offer new kinds of collaboration opportunities and access to a community in which to test ideas and gain new perspectives.