Rise to Challenge 2026 | GrantGunner
Business Finland’s Rise to Challenge funding call is open until Nov 3, 2026! Bring forward strategic research ideas that can reshape markets — Innoblogi
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Rise to Challenge 2026

A Business Finland funding call seeking radical, high-risk strategic research ideas with the potential to disrupt global markets. The programme offers substantial funding for research projects lasting up to five years, starting with an initial three-year phase.

Hvem kan ansøge

Restricted to public research organizations. University hospitals and wellbeing services counties are not eligible.

Fordele og Goder

  • No thematic limitations - open to any research area
  • Strategic sparring and feedback sessions
  • Access to Business Finland PowerPoint template for application preparation
  • Two-phase funding structure with potential 2-year extension
  • Oral pitching sessions with expert panel
  • Support for multi-disciplinary collaboration

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