We accelerate the growth and internationalisation of Finnish companies. Business Finland finances companies that seek growth in international markets or develop new products, services and business models. Large companies and research organisations can also receive funding for joint projects with SMEs.
Funding for growth, internationalisation and innovation
Startup funding for growth
We help companies under the age of five to develop new innovative solutions, prepare for international growth, raise private funding, and bring solutions to the market.
R&D funding for renewal
Do you want to grow your business or boldly renew your ways of working? We fund companies' ambitious research and development projects that develop new products and services.
Funding for public research
We fund high-impact research and research collaboration between research organisations that create new innovations, expertise and sustainable growth. Research carried out together with companies creates solutions for the international market.
EU funding opportunities
Are you interested in EU funding, new partners and programmes? Our experts will help you find and utilise the funding offered by international programmes.
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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).- Status
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Continuous Strategic Partnership Matching Funding Call: 6G Bridge and Quantum
Business Finland's 6G Bridge and Quantum programs are calling research organizations to increase their collaboration with strategic international research ecosystems.
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- Call is open
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Deep Tech Accelerator (DTA) funding call
A funding call for launching and developing a deep tech startup’s international business.
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- Call is open
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IPCEI INT (Innovative Nuclear Technologies) funding call
The IPCEI on Innovative Nuclear Technologies (IPCEI INT) is an European initiative aimed at strengthening value chains, industrial capabilities and cross-border cooperation related to innovative nuclear energy technologies in Europe.
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- Call 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.
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- Call is open
Funding guidelines
How to apply for funding and comply with the funding terms and conditions
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.