turash/funding/national/finland/business-finland/PROGRAM_INFO.md
Damir Mukimov cdca1ea1a7
Reorganize funding programs and create application documents
- Reorganized funding program structure: moved standalone .md files into organized directories with PROGRAM_INFO.md and APPLICATION_SCOPE.md
- Created budget files for selected priority programs:
  * EIC Accelerator: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€1.815M)
  * ZIM: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€465k)
  * DBU: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€152.5k)
  * LIFE Programme: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€1.815M)
- Created team CV files for all selected programs (CV_Damir_Mukimov.md)
- Added application documents structure:
  * funding/applications/budget/ - Master budget files and templates
  * funding/applications/team_cvs/ - Master CV and team expertise summary
- Updated FUNDING_GAP_ANALYSIS.md to reflect completed documents
- Added APPLICATION_REQUIREMENTS_REPORT.md with detailed requirements
- Added PREPARATION_PRIORITY.md for application preparation workflow
2025-11-01 09:59:48 +01:00

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# Business Finland - Innovation Funding
## Overview
Business Finland is Finland's innovation funding agency providing support for innovation projects, internationalization, and research collaborations, including circular economy and digital innovation initiatives.
## Managing Body
Business Finland (Finnish innovation funding agency)
## Funding Type
Grants for innovation projects, research and development, internationalization, and business growth
## Funding Amount
- Varies by program and project type
- Support for startups, SMEs, and research organizations
- International collaboration funding
- Multiple funding instruments available
## Deadlines
- **STATUS: OPEN** (as of November 2025)
- Continuous intake for many programs
- Call-specific deadlines vary
- Check [Business Finland website](https://www.businessfinland.fi/en) for current deadlines
## Eligibility
- Finnish companies
- Research organizations
- Startups and SMEs
- International collaboration projects
- Must demonstrate innovation and Finnish impact
## Thematic Focus
- Circular economy innovations
- Digital innovation
- Green technologies
- Sustainable business development
- International market expansion
## Relevance to City Resource Graph
- Innovation funding for industrial symbiosis platforms
- Support for circular economy digital solutions
- International collaboration opportunities
- Research-industry partnerships
- Pilot testing and commercialization support
## Links
- [Business Finland Website](https://www.businessfinland.fi/en)
- [Services](https://www.businessfinland.fi/en/services/)
- [Programs](https://www.businessfinland.fi/en/services/Programs-and-ecosystems/Programs/)
- [European Programmes](https://www.businessfinland.fi/suomalaisille-asiakkaille/palvelut/ohjelmat/eurooppalaiset-ohjelmat)
## Application Tips
- Use the "My Business Finland" service to find suitable funding
- Focus on innovation and sustainability impact
- Leverage international collaboration opportunities
- Explore EU funding programs through Business Finland
- Consider advisory services alongside funding