Business
Finland
Finland's national innovation funding agency. Non-dilutive grants for R&D and commercialisation — from Sprint funding for small companies to co-innovation projects with research organisations.
ABOUT BUSINESS FINLAND
Business Finland is Finland's government agency for innovation funding and trade promotion. Following recent restructuring, its funding portfolio focuses on high-impact R&D — from Sprint grants for small companies with new innovations to larger co-innovation projects with research organisations. Funding is non-dilutive and most programmes accept applications on a rolling basis.
Grant Range
Funding Rates
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FUNDING INSTRUMENTS
- Sprint — First R&D funding for small companies with new innovations (up to €100K, 75% funding rate)
- Generative AI — Grants and loans for high-growth companies leveraging cutting-edge AI (50% funding for SMEs, 40% for midcaps)
- Co-Innovation — Joint R&D projects between companies and research organisations
- Research to Business — Funding for commercialising research-based solutions
- Energy Aid — Investments in energy efficiency, renewables, and carbon neutrality
KEY FEATURES
- Finnish companies only — Must be a registered Finnish limited liability company (Oy)
- R&D focus — Funding directed at projects that create new knowledge, products, or services
- Rolling applications — Most instruments accept applications without batch deadlines
- Fast decisions — Streamlined processes, especially for Sprint (48-hour assessment)
- Non-dilutive — Grants, not equity — you keep full ownership of your company
OPEN CALLS
Sprint Grant
Up to €100K in funding for Finnish small companies developing innovative solutions for international markets. 75% funding rate.
AI Funding
Grants and loans for high-growth Finnish companies building cutting-edge AI solutions. 50% funding rate for SMEs, with additional computing grants for LUMI supercomputer access.
Business Finland runs continuous funding programmes — most instruments accept applications year-round. Get notified
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