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First Interim evaluation of Business Finland Missions

The report assesses the implementation, progress, and impacts of Business Finland's Zero Carbon Future mission in 2021-2025.

Publication: 24.2.2026

Evaluation of Research to Business 13/2025

The purpose of this evaluation was to assess Business Finland’s success in achieving the objectives of the Research to Business funding scheme.

Publication: 12.2.2026

Perspectives on Innovation and Growth: Investments in Developing Markets as Part of Company Strategy

Publication: 27.1.2026

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Customer stories

Origin by Ocean turns seaweed into ingredients for the global cosmetics industry

Biochemical company Origin by Ocean seeks international growth with a novel innovation that transforms seaweed into ingredients for industries such as cosmetics, textiles and food. Its sustainability goal is ambitious: remove from the sea excess nutrients caused by human activity. The seaweed collection process has been developed together with local partners in the Caribbean, from where the algal biomass is transported to Finland for further processing.

Case: 16.3.2026

Innovation collaboration in India helps seize growth opportunities

Global companies KONE and Konecranes are developing their innovation activities in India in collaboration with Demola Global and other smaller Finnish companies. Tampere University coordinates and Business Finland funds the Co‑Innovation project that generates novel market and customer understanding and enhances competitive innovations.

Case: 2.3.2026

Geyser Batteries is building the next generation of high-power batteries

Geyser Batteries develops high-power, environmentally sustainable batteries with Business Finland's support, achieving international pilots and breakthroughs in the energy market.

Case: 12.2.2026

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Expert insights

Ready for a growth leap? Sprint supports bold innovations and significant strategic shifts

Business Finland's Sprint Funding Call opens March 2, 2026, supporting small companies with innovations aiming for rapid international growth and strategic shifts.

Blog: 24.2.2026

Difficult decisions on the discontinuation of funding services

Funding authorization for innovation activities has been radically cut in next year's state budget.

Blog: 9.9.2025

High interest in the GenAI Proof-of-Concept funding call

North of 200 R&D funding applications and, so far, 130 R&D projects started – with many more coming.

Blog: 28.8.2025

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Situational information on the reconstruction of Ukraine for companies

The effects of the war in Ukraine and the need to rebuild are also visible in Finland. On our page, you will find up-to-date information on the possibilities related to the reconstruction of Ukraine and guidelines related to economic sanctions. Learn more and find ways to help and build a new future. We share information about the reconstruction of Ukraine together with other actors in the Team Finland network.

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Signals of change

In the signals of change publications, Business Finland's foresight team highlights weak signals that companies can use to anticipate changes and adjust their strategies accordingly. Weak signals help companies identify emerging opportunities and risks, improve strategic foresight and decision-making, and drive innovation.

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Perspectives for innovation and growth

Perspectives for Innovation and Growth series encourages Finnish companies to think about their growth strategies in light of long-term global developments. The series includes concise Snapshots of global trends that can shape or create future market opportunities, driving the need for sustainable renewal and innovation.

Each Snapshot briefly discusses possible business implications of the issue in question and highlights questions for companies to consider when seeking growth in the changing world. For example:

What are the most promising growth opportunities and target markets in the future?
Are the current solutions compatible with and competitive for future opportunities in likely growing markets?
Are new capabilities and solutions needed to ensure competitiveness and sustainability in future growth markets?

Get to know with the snapshots