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Company-group project

Regional & rural Grant
In short

75% aid for a shared development project run by 3 to 10 companies, often used to split the cost of entering a new market.

Facts last verified 23.7.2026

75% aid for a shared development project run by 3 to 10 companies, often used to split the cost of entering a new market.

Key facts

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

Who can apply for Company-group project?

Provider: Elinvoimakeskus / Leader. Company size: micro, small, medium. Typical use: international growth, digitalisation.

On what legal basis is Company-group project granted?

De minimis. De minimis aid counts toward your company's cumulative de minimis ceiling over a rolling three-year period, so track your total before applying.

Official page ↗ Check if you qualify

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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