About
At Thinkin' Rocks, we focus on difficult problems around hardware and the people solving them. The kind of work that touches reality, requires real equipment, and demands human connection. Not high-level software, not vibe coding, not financial schemes. To make that possible, we maintain spaces and a unified community where people go all in.
The space
So we made a place where the default is "yes, try it." Where you can start on Tuesday and have a working prototype by Friday. Where breaking things is how you learn, and the person next to you is a founder, a researcher, or a builder who's already shipped the thing you're trying to figure out. Equipment is shared, knowledge transfer is built in, and access comes from showing up and contributing.
We also run Nerd Out sessions where people share what they're obsessed with. A circuit someone debugged for weeks. An algorithm that won't leave their head. Whatever it is, you bring it and we dig in.
We're located at Startup Sauna at Aalto University, second floor. Join our Telegram chat, come to a build session, start working on something. That's how it works.
Backed by people who get it
Industry partners, foundations, and universities support the lab with funding, equipment, and the network of people, projects, and teams moving through.
Companies that put real hardware on our benches.
Universities, communities, and labs we build alongside.
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Joint events and course support
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International collaboration with Japan
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Projects turn into startups over summer
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International collaboration with Japan
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Entrepreneurship education and support
Foundations and grants that keep the lab running.
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Advanced technology events · Autumn 2025
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Promoting entrepreneurship · Spring 2026
The people who keep this place running
FAQ
How do I join?
Join our Telegram chat , introduce yourself, and come by the lab. Start working on something. Access deepens as you build.
What can I build here?
AI experiments, robotics systems, hardware prototypes, research projects, creative technology. Priority goes to active, collaborative projects that share knowledge with the community.
Does it cost anything?
Basic participation is free. For intensive equipment use or long-term projects, we may ask for contributions to cover maintenance. We keep barriers low while maintaining sustainability.
Can I find collaborators?
Yes. Many arrive without a team and find one here. Skills overlap, ideas collide, unexpected things emerge. The Telegram chat and build sessions are where collaboration starts.
When are workshops held?
Regularly. Structured trainings on specific tools, open build nights where everyone works on their own projects. Both matter. Check Telegram for schedules.
How do I stay updated?
Join the Telegram chat . Events, workshops, and spontaneous build sessions are announced there. It's also where questions get answered and ideas find collaborators.