Sprint Grant for Small Companies
Funds Finnish small companies seeking fast growth in technology through focused commercial acceleration support.
Sprint Grant is a fixed-amount EUR 100,000 grant from Business Finland for small Finnish companies seeking rapid international growth. It launched in March 2026 as a 2026 fixed-term call effectively replacing the paused Tempo and YIC continuous calls.
The grant amount is fixed at EUR 100,000 — not scaled to project costs or matched at a percentage. Applications are processed on a rolling basis fr…
Small Finnish limited liability companies developing innovative solutions for international markets. Sprint funds bold, impactful development projects that demonstrate solution feasibility and business potential, and prepare the company to raise private investment and pursue larger R&D projects.
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