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Find your funder: Current funding opportunities

On this page we have brought together some highlights of current funding opportunities and open calls from various funders. For more information on how and when to apply, please visit the funding bodies' websites.

ESA Phi-Lab Finland 

ESA Phi-Lab Finland is offering 4.4 M€ of space-related funding and support for geospatial innovation projects between 2025 and 2030. The permanent open call is ongoing, and you can apply at any time. Each selected project will get ESA seed funding between €200,000–500,000 and over 100 hours of business and technical advisory based the project needs. Project selection will take place at least once a year. For 2026 next cutoff day will be on 7th of September. Read more.

EIC Pathfinder

EIC Pathfinder supports ambitious, early-stage (TRL 1–4) deep tech projects aiming for breakthrough advances and the creation of entirely new markets. It is targeted at research-driven teams and consortia. Funding includes grants of up to €4 million, with additional support such as €50,000 booster grants, coaching, mentoring, and networking opportunities. The closing dates for applications are 12 May 2026 (EIC Pathfinder Open) and 28 October 2026 (EIC Pathfinder Challenges). Read more.

ESA BASS Funding

The goal of BASS Funding is to support the development of commercially successful space-based business applications in Europe, by providing funding, technical and business support for entrepreneurs. Businesses from any sector can apply to ESA Business Applications' Open Calls at any time, and in addition there are thematic calls launched throughout the year targeting specific focus areas, with a time-limited application period. Explore the open calls and read more.

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Funding options for SMEs in Finland

Finnvera

Finnvera provides financing for the start, growth and internationalisation of enterprises and guarantees against risks arising from exports.

Business Finland

Business Finland offers funding for research, product development and a wide range of business development needs, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Municipal and Regional Business Services

Funding instruments such as business service vouchers vary by municipality. Check your municipality’s business development services.

Business Angels & Venture Capital  

EU Funding Programmes for SMEs

Regional Business Development Support

Foundations and Private Grants

Crowdfunding (Investment and Loan Based)

Factoring and Invoice Financing

  • Market based service offered by banks and financial institutions. Check the options provided by your bank or financing provider.
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Funding opportunities for start-ups in Finland

Economic Development Centres (EDCs)

  • EDCs are responsible for regional business and industry services, including tasks related to enterprise development, rural business support (Leader), and the implementation of regional and EU funding programmes.
  • For up-to-date information on available business support instruments, visit:
    elinvoimakeskus.fi/web/english

Employment Services

  • There are many services available to support aspiring entrepreneurs.
  • You can find more information on these services, such as start-up grants, at tyomarkkinatori.fi, or you can contact your local employment authority.

Business Angels & Venture Capital

Municipal & Community Business Support

  • Regional business service vouchers, varies by municipality

Foundations’ Grants & Scholarships

  • General overview and key financial services for company founders and companies (Suomi.fi)

Bootstrapping

  • Internal financing / founder‑funded growth

Bank Loans

  • Private loans
  • Business loans
  • Business loans without collateral
  • General overview

Crowdfunding

Business Initiatives (Competitions & Planning Grants)

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