Your company needs to be registered in Finland, have a scalable business model, and be working on an innovative R&D project. Typically, companies with 2-250 employees are ideal candidates. The project should involve genuine research or development work—not just routine product improvements.

Business Finland R&D funding typically covers 50% of eligible project costs. For AI and innovation projects, grants usually range from €100,000 to €500,000+. The exact amount depends on your project scope, team size, and development timeline. We help you structure the application to maximize your funding potential.

The full process usually takes 3-6 months: 2-4 weeks for application preparation, 2-3 months for Business Finland review, and 2-4 weeks for contract finalization. Once approved, you receive funding in installments as the project progresses and you submit cost reports.

No consultant can guarantee approval.
Business Finland makes independent decisions. However, our track record shows a significantly higher success rate than average due to our thorough preparation process, realistic project scoping, and deep understanding of what evaluators look for.

Our AI consulting covers the full spectrum: technology assessment, use case identification, vendor evaluation, implementation planning, and hands-on guidance during development. We help you understand what AI can realistically achieve for your business and create a practical roadmap to get there.

Absolutely. We can join at any stage—whether you need help pivoting an existing project, preparing a continuation application, or adding AI capabilities to current R&D work. Many clients come to us mid-project when they realize they need expert guidance

The optional 2% management fee covers ongoing project administration: cost reporting to Business Finland, milestone documentation, interim reports, and ensuring you stay compliant with funding requirements. This frees your team to focus on actual R&D work rather than paperwork.

We combine deep AI expertise with Business Finland funding experience; most consultants offer only one or the other. This means we can help you design genuinely innovative AI projects that are both technically sound and fundable, rather than just filling out application forms.