New Sprint funding has opened

Sprint funding call opens in early 2026

Business Finland opened the Sprint funding call in early 2026 for small companies with a new innovation and strong potential for rapid international growth. Launched as a pilot, Sprint funding is primarily intended as a first R&D funding instrument for new companies, as well as for established companies seeking significant business growth and renewal through the development of a new innovation. The call is open until August 31, 2026.

What kind of projects are funded?

Sprint funding is granted to projects that develop new and innovative solutions and assess their technical feasibility, customer demand, and market potential. The maximum amount of funding is EUR 100,000. Applicant companies are required to secure at least EUR 50,000 in equity investment. You can find the detailed funding criteria and instructions for applying on Business Finland’s website.

The funding can be used for studies, plans, and initial applications related to industrial property rights. Purchased expert services are accepted as project costs. It is important to note that only purchases and work for which a written agreement or order has been made after submitting the funding application can be approved for the project. Feel free to get in touch—we are happy to assist with, for example, patentability assessments, freedom-to-operate analyses, drafting patent applications, and trademark prosecution.

Any questions? Please contact Viivi Ruusila at viivi.ruusila@laineip.fi or +358407217919