Business development aid (investments)
An investment grant whose rate depends on location. Typical amount: min grant €10,000 (10–40% by region and company size).
Facts last verified 23.7.2026
An investment grant whose rate depends on location. East and North Finland reach 40% for small companies; the south is considerably lower.
Key facts
- Provider: Elinvoimakeskus
- Type: Grant
- Typical amount: min grant €10,000
- Rate / terms: 10–40% by region and company size
- Legal basis: GBER regional aid
- Who it is for: Micro to large companies · investment, energy, digitalisation
How to apply
Regional business development aid is applied for from your regional authority through the state administration's e-service; rural instruments are applied for in Ruokavirasto's Hyrrä service. In both, apply before starting the project — costs incurred before the application is submitted are typically not eligible at all.
Regional eligibility does the heavy lifting: the same project can get a very different support level depending on your municipality's support area. Verify your region's status before building the budget.
Decisions reference your project plan literally, so describe concrete measures and costs, not ambitions. Check current terms with the granting authority before applying.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Business development aid (investments) provide?
Typical amount: min grant €10,000. Support level / terms: 10–40% by region and company size.
Who can apply for Business development aid (investments)?
Provider: Elinvoimakeskus. Company size: micro, small, medium, large. Typical use: investment, energy, digitalisation.
On what legal basis is Business development aid (investments) granted?
GBER regional aid.
Indicative screening information, not advice. Amounts and rules change, so confirm the current terms and eligibility with the provider before you rely on them.
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