Business Finland funding for research, product development and various business development needs

Business Finland funding for research, product development and various business development needs is sponsored by Business Finland. Business Finland provides funding for research, product development, and various business development needs. It specifically targets SMEs and can also provide funding for large corporations and research organizations for joint projects with SMEs.

Companies in the tourism industry Companies in the tourism industry Business Finland's financial services Business Finland offers funding for research, product development and a wide range of business development needs, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises. Large companies and research organisations can receive funding for joint projects with SMEs.

Research and development funding Accelerate product development, renew or develop entirely new products, services, production methods or business models. Test and verify the functionality of the new solution with customers.

Cooperation between companies and research organizations Research to Business Funding, Co-Creation Funding, Co-Innovation Funding and Co-Research Funding Young Innovative Enterprises (YIC) Scale your business in export markets and develop your business comprehensively. Production incentive for the audiovisual industry The AV production incentive is a 25% refund of the costs of production carried out in Finland.

Funding for leading companies and ecosystems Business Finland challenges globally operating companies to become the drivers of ecosystems formed by companies of different sizes and other actors. Innovative public procurement Public service providers can develop higher quality services.

Funding for Innovation and Growth Research Funding for Innovation and Growth Research is suitable for research organizations studying the impact of global challenges on Finnish businesses and society. Deep Tech Accelerator (DTA) Deep Tech Accelerator funding is intended for startups under the age of five that have already started their operations and have been established to commercialise the latest research results and expertise.

Energy support for projects that promote the production or use of renewable energy, energy saving or energy efficiency, or reduce environmental damage. Innovation aid for shipbuilding We can grant state aid for shipbuilding innovations in order to secure favourable preconditions for innovation in the sector.

European Defense Fund National Co-Funding The European Defense Fund (EDF) funds defense research and development projects through international cooperation. Business Finland can provide national co-funding for projects that have received EDF funding, provided they meet the criteria for national R&D funding.

Preparatory funding for Horizon, EDF and Innovation Fund projects It is possible to receive funding from Business Finland for the project preparations of the EU's Horizon Europe programme, the Innovation Fund and the Defence Fund.

Investment aid for large clean transition investments The aid is based on the Government Decree on aid to promote the decarbonization and energy efficiency of industrial production processes and to promote the transition to a climate neutral economy. The aid may be granted for investment projects with eligible costs of at least EUR 30 million.

Tax credit for large clean transition investments Investment projects in renewable energy production and storage, decarbonisation of industrial production processes and improvement of energy efficiency, as well as the production of equipment and their components and raw materials, which are strategic for the transition to a climate-neutral economy. The eligible investment costs must be at least EUR 50 million.

Circular economy investment grant The circular economy investment grant is intended for circular economy investments by companies operating in Finland that improve the level of environmental protection beyond EU standards or increase waste recycling with solutions that exceed the current level of technical development. Is your company ready for the Sprint?

The Sprint grant is for small Finnish companies developing new solutions with international potential, covering up to €100,000 or 75% of approved project costs. European programmes and networks International venture capitalists Funding terms, amendments, instructions Funding terms and conditions Business Finland projects' funding terms. What information do I need to provide when applying for funding?

Application instructions and forms now on one page. How to monitor project costs and how to report the costs? How to arrange project accounting?

Instructions for Business Finland project reporting Purchases from an associated company Read here in which cases purchases form associated company can be accepted as a direct cost for the project. For most project changes, you will need advance consent from Business Finland, but in some cases a notification will suffice.

De minimis aid refers to public funding granted to companies, governed by the Commission Regulation (EU) No 1407/2013. Information pack for auditors Business Finland's operations are guided by special legislation and national and EU-level state aid regulations. When planning development projects, it is also good to think about contractual matters.

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