What communication costs can be approved for the project?

Only communication costs outlined in the project plan and compliant with the funding terms can be approved, provided they are necessary and reasonable for the implementation of the project. Communication costs may relate to disseminating research results, for example, in scientific conferences, in which case they are considered applied research costs. Alternatively, they may relate to preparing for commercialization, such as networking and identifying potential customers and investors. In this case, eligible costs may include videos, websites, or even podcasts, as long as they are not part of the general communication activities of the recipient organization.

Ineligible costs include expenses related to economic activities, brand building, and marketing materials (e.g., letterheads, logos, clothing, pens, etc.). All project communications must always acknowledge Business Finland as the funding provider.