Rural startup support
Fixed lump-sum startup grants for rural founders, paid through the Hyrrä system without cost receipts. Typical amount: €2,500–7,500 fixed sums (experiment €2.5k · part-time €5k · full-time €7.5k).
Facts last verified 23.7.2026
Fixed lump-sum startup grants for rural founders, paid through the Hyrrä system without cost receipts.
Key facts
- Provider: Ruokavirasto / Leader
- Type: Grant
- Typical amount: €2,500–7,500 fixed sums
- Rate / terms: experiment €2.5k · part-time €5k · full-time €7.5k
- Legal basis: CAP funding
- Who it is for: Micro companies · starting up
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 Rural startup support provide?
Typical amount: €2,500–7,500 fixed sums. Support level / terms: experiment €2.5k · part-time €5k · full-time €7.5k.
Who can apply for Rural startup support?
Provider: Ruokavirasto / Leader. Company size: micro. Typical use: starting up.
On what legal basis is Rural startup support granted?
CAP funding.
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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