Creating opportunities

The PoC (Proof-of-Concept) funding for the year 2026 is now open for applications. It aims to execute the first implementation of an invention or idea having commercial potential.

Rise to Challenge generated great interest among researchers at the University of Oulu — and no wonder, as it is Business Finland’s most significant investment in research organizations.

The new R2B funding call is open until March 4th.

The University of Oulu will receive a total of 900 000 € in Kasvukipinä funding from LähiTapiola.

Business Finland’s partnership model funding call for Co-Research projects is open until March 31, 2026. This funding offers a unique opportunity to combine expertise from various scientific disciplines.

UBF2025 — what an incredible day bringing together 200 people: researchers, business leaders, companies, organizations, and students!

This year’s theme focuses on patent and IP portfolio evaluation: participants are challenged to design a system that assesses the economic and technological value of patents using data, analytics, and AI.

Business Finland and several European partnership programmes are currently offering a wide range of funding opportunities for researchers and research groups

Take the opportunity to participate in our spring training sessions and learn more about IPR. We offer both concise webinars and more extensive courses.

Business Finland has decided to fund five promising research projects in the Rise to Challenge pilot call. After the pilot, Business Finland will launch the main funding call at the end of August.

Did you know that you can receive rewards for your inventions, and the university may provide funding for the initial implementation of your idea? Join the InnoWebinar and learn more!

Do you want to ensure that you are utilizing open source solutions correctly and effectively? Join the InnoWebinar and learn more!

This event explores the essential characteristics of IP that make research outcomes appealing for industry collaboration, commercialization and licensing.

Welcome to celebrate the projects that have received Business Finland funding in 2025! The event is a great opportunity to learn more about applying for BF-funded projects.

Welcome to the joint Christmas event hosted by the Innovation Centre and the Faculty of Medicine!

Step into the festive spirit with us at the Innovation Centre!

Learn to use the Frost & Sullivan market database and Utilize it when applying for funding from the EU or Business Finland.

Collaborate with businesses from startups to billion-dollar companies, learn about the latest research and hear inspiring insights from top speakers — now with focus on the power of AI. UBF2025 is an opportunity worth seizing!

Join the InnoWebinar to learn how to report an invention and why it's beneficial to do so. 

Scientific articles and theses are often published under CC licenses. What do they mean? How do I choose the right license for my own work? These and other questions will be answered in this webinar.