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With funding, we help Finnish companies and research organisations to succeed! We offer a variety of funding options for companies, R&D funding and other funding services. We help the creation of innovative solutions by sharing the risk and supporting the acquisition of additional resources. Eligible organisations with a completed project plan can apply for funding.

Funding calls at

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  • Partnership model funding call for Co-Innovation and Research, development and piloting projects
    Continuous call: Partnership funding for research, development, and innovation projects in leading companies' ecosystem themes. Funding is intended especially for joint projects between companies and joint projects between companies and research organizations (Co-Innovation funding). Funding can also be granted to individual companies (Research, development and pilot funding).
    Application is open
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  • Production incentive for the audiovisual industry

    25% cash rebate is offered for production costs in Finland

    Application is open
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  • Cooperation between research organizations and SMEs
    The aim of the call is to bring within the scope of research-company cooperation SMEs and so-called mittelstand companies that have not yet systematically utilized the expertise of research organizations. Only research organizations are funded in the call.
    Application is open
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  • E5 Eureka Co-Innovation Grant Call for R&D Projects: Sustainable Cities
    The international Eureka will open a call for Sustainable cities R&D from 1 September 2025 to 22 January 2026. In this call, Finnish partners can apply for funding from Business Finland for R&D projects conducted together with partners from other participating countries.
    Application is open
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  • Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) partnership funding call 2025
    The aim of the partnership programme is to contribute to the transition of cities to a sustainable future through research and innovation. Business Finland participates in the partnership as a self-financed party.
    Application is open
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Funding services

Internationalisation and RDI activities through funding

We offer funding for a wide range of business development needs. Our funding services are especially intended for companies aiming for internationalisation and bold RDI activities.

Funding guidelines

More information on funding

Do you need more information about applying for funding or the process during funding? Read the instructions for funding!

Funding opportunities

Stages of applying for funding

Business Finland's funding is intended for research and product development as well as for the needs of companies' business development and international growth.

How to apply for funding

1

Before you apply

Plan the project, define the goals and ensure the sufficiency of your own funding.

2

Apply for funding

Submit and submit the application in the e-service. 

3

Approve the funding decision

Read the decision, read the terms and conditions and accept the decision in the e-service.

4

Organize project follow-up

Arrange project accounting in accordance with the terms of funding.

5

Execute and report on the project

Report implementation and costs. Notify Business Finland of any changes.