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Finnvera Growth Loan

Finnvera Growth Loan

Supports Finnish companies transitioning innovation to market with subordinated growth and venture loans when conventional bank financing is limited.

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The Finnvera Growth Loan is a subordinated lending instrument issued by Finnvera plc, Finland's state-owned export credit agency and domestic SME financier, targeting Finnish companies at the commercialization and growth stage of R&D-intensive activities. The instrument is structured as a subordinated or venture loan, meaning it ranks below senior bank debt in repayment priority, allowing Finnvera…

Offers subordinated Finnish state growth loans to R&D-intensive SMEs commercializing innovation, bridging the gap between grant funding and conventional bank credit.

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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.finnvera.fi