How we help

Business Finland's funding services for companies

With funding, we help Finnish companies succeed in the international market. We offer funding especially for achieving bold international growth or renewal. Our goal is to help new Finnish business openingns to grow into global successes. 

Who can Business Finland offer help to?

Business Finland's services are intended for companies seeking international business growth and renewal. SMEs and start-ups must have sufficient resources of their own and a competitive advantage that support the achievement of growth targets. Large companies must be ready for renewal and development, opening doors to market networks and value chains for SMEs, acting as drivers and risk sharers in ecosystems, and influencing EU projects.

Business Finland's customers can be companies that have

  • Finnish business ID and real business activities in Finland  
  • Diverse expertise and team  
  • sufficient financial resources for  internationalisation
  • Desire to grow into international markets  
  • Competitive advantage in international markets 

Are you unsure whether our services are suitable for your situation?

Business Finland's services are intended for companies that have a plan and resources for growth. If your company is in the early stages of its operations, contact Team Finland. If you are unsure whether our services are suitable for your situation, please contact our customer service.

Team Finland contact

Business Finland's customer service

What kind of companies and projects do we fund?

We finance companies that aim for international markets. With the funding, we help Finnish companies succeed in the international market. We offer funding for research, product development and a wide range of business development needs, especially for small and medium-sized companies. Large companies can receive funding for joint projects with SMEs.

Find the right service for your situation

The My Business Finland service offers startups and SMEs help in finding the right services. Through the MyBF service, you can easily find the financing and other services that suit you. For large companies, we offer advice through our customer service.

Are you wondering about funding applications?

We offer advice on financing primarily in connection with funding applications. If you want more information about a specific funding application, you can contact the expert mentioned in connection with it. If you want to find out which financing would suit you best, you can register in the My Business Finland service or contact our customer service.

Are you considering EU funding?

We offer free EU financial advice. Our experts can advise and provide information on EU funding programmes and products. Participation in programme projects is a good way to develop competence in cooperation with international research groups and companies.