Step 6 of 8
Funding
What you do
Grants or investment?
A grant gives you money without taking ownership but comes with rules, while an investment gives you money in exchange for a share of your company.
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BioInnovation Institute Venture Lab, next call
12-month accelerator in Copenhagen with a convertible loan of DKK 4.2M (about €560,000), lab access and support. The 2026 call closed on 10 Sep 2026; the next date is not yet announced.
Business Finland Deep Tech Accelerator, next call
Grants and a loan in three phases of €400,000 for research-based startups entering the market. The 2026 call closed on 16 Aug 2026; the next date is not yet announced.
Business Finland Sprint grant
First R&D grant for Finnish startups under five years old aiming for fast international growth.