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Research, Development and Piloting Funding for Large Companies

Research, Development and Piloting Funding for Large Companies

Funds large Finnish companies' research, development and piloting projects through Business Finland grants and loans.

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Business Finland, Finland's government innovation-funding and export-promotion agency, runs this continuous funding line for large companies carrying out research, development, and piloting projects. It offers two separate instruments under one program: a grant for research work, and a loan for development and piloting work. Business Finland positions it as help for large companies aiming at new e…

Research, development, and piloting projects in any technology area. Business Finland names supercomputing, quantum technologies, blockchain, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, big data, and cloud technologies as examples of 'industrial research' that qualifies for the higher grant rate, but the category is not limited to these.

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.Grant, Loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.60%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 30 Jul 2026Source: www.businessfinland.fi