Business Finland offers partnership funding for research projects in leading companies' ecosystem themes.
Funding is intended research organizations or joint projects of research organizations (Co-Research funding).
The objective of Business Finland is to increase innovation activities and the competitive advantage of Finnish companies in international markets with partnership funding.
What themes are eligible for funding?
Applications for funding may be submitted for projects relating to the subjects described in leading companies' roadmaps. Roadmaps set out leading companies’ views on the solutions, technologies and competences needed to achieve the defined missions.
What projects are eligible for funding?
Research organizations can apply funding for:
- An individual research project or a joint research project.
Research projects require international cooperation and at least three companies must participate in the project steering group. These companies may also include leading companies.
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How to apply for funding?
Before submitting the funding application, please discuss the content and implementation of the project with Business Finland and the contact persons of the leading companies (see the contact information). However, this is not a prerequisite for funding. Business Finland makes funding decisions according to the normal funding criteria.
