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Business Finland R&D Grant

Business Finland R&D Grant

Funds Finnish startups and companies through competitive innovation grants for prototype and validation stages in technology development.

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About

Business Finland is the Finnish government's primary agency for funding and promoting research, development, and innovation by Finnish companies and research organizations. Its R&D loan and grant programs are designed to advance commercially oriented innovation projects undertaken by Finnish-registered for-profit companies and eligible research entities. Award sizes range from approximately €100,0…

What this grant funds

Finnish government R&D loans and grants for Finnish-registered companies and research organizations pursuing commercially oriented innovation projects at TRL 3–7.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.businessfinland.fi