Check out the current funding and networking possibilities for researchers
Business Finland and several European partnership programmes are currently offering a wide range of funding opportunities for researchers and research groups interested in strengthening collaboration with companies and international networks. Below are selected open calls that align well with the University of Oulu’s research strengths — particularly in the areas of sustainability, energy transition, digitalisation, and industrial innovation.
6G Bridge and Quantum
Call open: 6G Bridge until 31 December 2026, Quantum campaign until 30 June 2026.
Business Finland’s 6G Bridge programme and Quantum campaign invite research organisations to strengthen their cooperation with strategic international research ecosystems. The new research fields of 6G and quantum technologies are truly global, and international research collaboration will align our future competences with the needs of key players.
Funding application for Co-Innovation projects between companies and research organizations in the creative industries
Call open: until April 29.
The aim of the Co-Innovation research and development funding for the creative sector provided by Business Finland is to promote the renewal and international competitiveness of companies in the sector by supporting ambitious research and development projects that combine the expertise of the research institute and the companies' desire to renew, grow, and improve their competitive position. Co-Innovation joint projects are implemented in parallel in close cooperation between the participants.
Partnership model funding call for Co-Research projects
Call open: until March 31, 2026.
The Leading Company calls are based on ecosystems where global leading companies spearhead extensive RDI initiatives and create roadmaps around which partnership projects are built. This funding offers a unique opportunity to combine expertise from various scientific disciplines into strategic and disruptive projects that enhance the competitiveness of Finnish companies. The themes of these projects broadly address future challenges, and require diverse research expertise that bridges multiple disciplines.
Interested?
If you’d like support in identifying the right funding instrument or preparing your application, contact the Innovation Centre!
Maria Juurikka, Company Specialist
maria.juurikka@oulu.fi
+358294487646