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
Business Finland
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Food Exhibition Explorer funding call
The funding is intended for joint international trade fair projects by Finnish companies that manufacture food, beverages, dietary supplements, novel foods or pet foods.
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Partnership model funding call for Co-Innovation and Research, development and piloting projectsContinuous 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).Read moreCall is open
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Energy aid
Energy aid is available for companies and organizations of all sizes to support investments and audit projects that improve energy efficiency and savings. These projects also contribute to Finland’s carbon neutrality goals.
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EP PerMed Partnership call RITC2026: Test and Demonstration of Multimodal Data Approaches for Personalised Medicine (MultiPMData2026) – Joint transnational call to accelerate development of precision medicineInternational cooperation to accelerate the development of personalized medicine.Read moreCall is open
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EP PerMed Partnership Call JTC2026 Personalised Medicine for CARdiovascular, MEtabolic, and kidNey diseases
Joint transnational call to accelerate development of precision medicine.
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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
Before you apply
Plan the project, define the goals and ensure the sufficiency of your own funding.
Apply for funding
Submit and submit the application in the e-service.
Approve the funding decision
Read the decision, read the terms and conditions and accept the decision in the e-service.
Organize project follow-up
Arrange project accounting in accordance with the terms of funding.
Execute and report on the project
Report implementation and costs. Notify Business Finland of any changes.