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In the idea phase, the funding calls will be intended for building or developing testing, experimentation, research and innovation environments that promote the development of 6G, AI or quantum computing, and for building or developing testing, experimentation, research or innovation infrastructures that support sustainable growth and digitalization.
Calls
Building or developing testing, experimentation, research and innovation environments that promote the development of 6G, AI, and quantum computing
6G, AI, and quantum computing are the most important factors in the technological competitiveness of the future. At present, Finland has a strong position in these technologies and their application. To be an attractive environment for companies’ RDI investments and a partner in EU and other international cooperation, Finland must offer competitive conditions and infrastructures for the cooperation required in the development of leading technologies.
This forms the basis of the funding call for projects aimed at building or developing testing, experimentation, research and innovation environments that promote the development of 6G, AI, and quantum computing. A total of EUR 10 million has been allocated to the funding call, and the goal is to engage SMEs, Finland’s export sector, and related testing, experimentation, research or innovation environment projects that support research.
Building or developing testing, experimentation, research or innovation infrastructures that support sustainable growth and digitalization
One of the goals set in the Sustainable Growth Program for Finland is developing Finnish and European competitiveness by improving existing testing, experimentation and innovation environments, and by building new environments to open up opportunities for companies and researchers to test advanced applied solutions in real and controlled operating environments. This forms the basis of the funding call for projects aimed at building or developing testing, experimentation, research and innovation environments that support sustainable growth and digitalization.
The projects to be funded have not been limited to any specific technological or business field, but they must include a significant element that promotes the development of digitalization. In addition, the funding call emphasizes the achievement of the general goals of the green and digital transition set in the Sustainable Growth Program for Finland. A total of EUR 25 million has been allocated to the funding call, and the goal is to engage SMEs, Finland's export sector, and related testing, experimentation, research or innovation environment projects that significantly support research.
Schedule and briefing
- The idea phase's proposals must be submitted by: December 15, 2021
- The actual funding call will be carried out in early 2022 (the schedule will be specified by the end of the idea phase).
- Decisions on the projects to be funded will be made by December 31, 2022.
- Infrastructure projects to be funded through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) must be completed by December 31, 2025.
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