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Research to Business Grant

Supports Finnish public research organizations converting laboratory outcomes into commercial products and services.

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Research to Business (R2B) supports Finnish public research organizations in preparing the commercialization of research-based product or service solutions and conducting applied research guided by commercialization preparation. Business Finland funds 80 percent of eligible project costs; the research organization funds the remaining 20 percent. Total project budgets typically range from EUR 500,0…

Public research organization-led commercialization of research-based product or service solutions. All technology areas where the research has identified a market need and at least preliminary evidence of solution functionality.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.16 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 29 Jul 2026Source: www.businessfinland.fi