Growth-supporting financing

• Innovation voucher: Business Finland’s Innovation Voucher is aimed at SMEs with a new product or service idea that has international growth potential. If the company needs external expertise to move forward, the voucher can help. The goal is to support business growth by encouraging companies to engage in innovation activities. Learn more on Innovation voucher.(external link, opens in a new window)
• Programs: Business Finland offers tailored programs for internationalization and innovation financing. These programs focus on networks that provide peer learning and collective strength for organizations facing similar challenges. Learn more on programs.(external link, opens in a new window)
• Funding services: Business Finland provides funding for research, product development, and various business development needs, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Larger companies and research organizations can also receive funding for joint projects with SMEs. Explore funding options.(external link, opens in a new window)
• Internationalization support: Business Finland’s global network of experts in 35 countries helps Finnish companies expand internationally. Read more about international growth.(external link, opens in a new window)

• Business development services: The ELY Centre (Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) offers consulting and training services to help businesses develop quickly and efficiently. You can get support from experienced business management experts or improve your business skills with top trainers at reasonable costs. Learn more on ELY Centre’s website.(external link, opens in a new window)

Finnvera offers financing for starting, growing, and internationalizing a business, as well as for protecting against export risks. Finnvera is a state-owned special financing company and Finland's official Export Credit Agency (ECA). Learn more Finnvera’s services.(external link, opens in a new window)

FIBAN (Finnish Business Angels Network) helps growth companies find angel investors who typically invest in startups in the early stages or once the company has its first paying customers. Explore FIBAN’s services.(external link, opens in a new window)

EEN informs businesses about EU funding opportunities and programs, helping them identify suitable EU funding schemes for their operations. EEN assists companies in determining which funding programs could be beneficial for their specific business activities.

More information on EEN's website(external link, opens in a new window) and EU funding guide (PDF)(external link, opens in a new window).

For further assistance, contact: Johanna Marin-Hyppönen, Enterprise Europe Network, Helsinki Chamber of Commerce
Email: johanna.marin-hypponen@chamber.fi

Other EEN experts in Finland(external link, opens in a new window).

Business Finland provides information on EU research, development, and innovation funding, the European Innovation Council, and various funding types, cooperation projects, and individual business projects. Business Finland helps companies find the right funding instruments and offers practical support in the application process, including providing feedback on applications.

Learn more on Business Finland’s website.(external link, opens in a new window)

For inquiries, contact:
Kaisa Ainala, Business Finland
Email: kaisa.ainala@businessfinland.fi

Finnvera provides information on the following topics:

• European Strategic Investment Fund (soon to be InvestEU) and Advisory Services
• Market-based EU Funding: Loans, guarantees, and investment funds, EU-supported SME financing programs, European Investment Advisory Hub (e.g., supporting project preparation), European Investment Project Portal (showcasing projects to investors).
• European Investment Bank and Fund: Provides loans, guarantees, and other financial instruments for business growth.

Learn more on Finnvera’s website.(external link, opens in a new window)

For inquiries:
Email: esir@finnvera.fi

The Dealroom platform helps startups on their growth journey by providing connections to investors and large companies both in Finland and internationally. By creating a profile for your company, you can gain insights into other players and collaboration opportunities. You can also reach out to potential partners. The basic profile of the service is free.

Register to Dealroom.(external link, opens in a new window)