AI Funding For High-Growth Companies
Business Finland is funding ambitious R&D projects in cutting-edge AI. Grants cover up to 50% of project costs for SMEs, with additional computing grants for LUMI supercomputer access.
What Is The AI Funding Call?
Business Finland is funding high-growth Finnish companies that want to make significant leaps in productivity and competitiveness through cutting-edge AI. The call targets companies with proven traction — at least €2M revenue and 20% annual growth — that are ready to invest in ambitious AI R&D.
Projects can range from integrating AI into existing products to developing entirely new AI-driven business models. Companies with heavy computational needs can also apply for additional computing grants covering LUMI supercomputer access.
What Gets Funded
- AI-driven product innovation
- New AI-based business models
- Industrial research in AI
- Generative AI applications
- LUMI supercomputer access
- AI integration into existing products
Is This Grant For You?
You Qualify If
- Your company is registered in Finland
- Your annual revenue is at least €2M (2025 estimate)
- You have at least 10 employees
- Your revenue grew at least 20% annually during 2023–2025
- Your project involves researching, developing, or using modern AI technologies
- Your project has clear impact on international competitiveness and exports
Not For You If
- Your company is not registered in Finland
- Your annual revenue is below €2M
- You have fewer than 10 employees
- Your revenue growth is below 20% per year
Frequently Asked
What funding is available?
SMEs can get grants covering 50% of eligible costs. Midcap companies get 40%. R&D loans cover 50% (up to 70% in justified cases). Additional computing grants up to €100K for LUMI supercomputer access.
What TRL level is required?
For grant funding, over 50% of project activities must be at TRL levels 2–4 (industrial research phase).
How do I apply?
Submit written answers to four question categories (project idea, AI technologies, business impact, company info) via email. Business Finland will then contact you for a coaching discussion.
What counts as 'modern AI technologies'?
Projects must involve researching, developing, or applying cutting-edge AI — including generative AI, large language models, and other advanced AI approaches.
Can I also get a loan?
Yes. R&D loans cover 50% of eligible costs (up to 70% for justified reasons), and can complement grant funding.
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