26.11. InnoWebinar: Research to Business funding – How to?
Business Finland’s Research to Business (R2B) funding provides research teams with an opportunity to validate the commercial potential of research-based solutions and prepare a pathway towards new business.
A strong R2B proposal, however, differs in several important ways from a traditional research funding application. In addition to scientific and technical content, the proposal must demonstrate a clear understanding of market needs, customer validation, commercialization pathways, competition, intellectual property and the actions required after the project.
In this webinar,
Janne Haverinen and Markku Känsäkoski will introduce the key objectives of R2B funding, the main evaluation perspectives and the essential elements of a strong application.
The session will provide practical guidance on what to emphasize in the proposal, how to combine research and commercialization activities into a coherent project and which common pitfalls should be avoided when preparing an application.
A researcher who has successfully secured R2B funding will also share first-hand experiences from the application process and discuss how an R2B proposal differs from other research and project funding applications.
Through practical examples, participants will gain a clearer understanding of the mindset and approach typically required when moving from a research-driven project towards commercialization.
The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session, giving participants an opportunity to ask questions about R2B funding, proposal preparation and practical commercialization issues.
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26.11.2026 at 10-11 AM.
Online in Teams
No pre-registration. Webinar is kept in English.