Business Finland — R&D Funding for Startups (Tuotekehitysrahoitus)

Direct grants (up to 50%) and low-interest R&D loans for novel deeptech hardware and quantum engineering.

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Open Call

Title

Research, development and piloting funding

Deadline

Rolling (no fixed deadline)

Ticket size

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Description

Business Finland research, development and piloting funding enables companies to carry out higher-risk projects faster and at larger scale. It is an ongoing call: applications are processed continuously. Funding may be a grant (research-focused projects) or a loan (development and piloting). Typical projects last 1-2 years.

Eligibility

✓ Innovative companies seeking significant international growth through R&D✓ Committed team of at least two people working in Finland, at least one full-time in the applicant company✓ Large enterprises must spend at least 40% (grant) or 15% (loan) of project costs on external research or SME collaboration

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