About
What this opportunity supports
The India–Finland Joint Innovation Call supports jointly developed, market-driven R&D projects. The Technology Development Board's official call specifies funding for successful Indian counterparts of up to ₹2.5 crore per project, or 50% of eligible Indian project cost, whichever is lower. Both the Indian and Finnish sides must submit the coordinated application to their respective funding agencies.
Funding
Up to ₹2.5Cr or 50% of eligible Indian project cost
- Funding type
- Grant reimbursement
- Programme type
- Bilateral innovation call
- Equity requirement
- Not stated in the source listing
Who can apply
Company · Startup
- Startup stage
- Early Stage · Growth · Scale-up
- Registration
- Company Registration
- Founder lens
- Founders · Researchers
Eligibility
Quick interpretation
Indian commercial company registered and headquartered in India
At least 51% Indian ownership for the Indian project lead
A Finnish counterpart is required and both sides must submit
Project must fit sustainable energy, advanced digital technologies, or microelectronics/power electronics
Eligibility confidence: 99%
This is a source-led interpretation, not an official eligibility decision. Verify every condition on the official programme website.
Required documents
Prepare before starting
Joint application form
Signed consortium agreement or MoU covering IP
Other nationally required application material
Application process
Typical route
- Establish the India–Finland project partnership.
- Prepare a joint project plan and signed consortium agreement or MoU.
- Submit to TDB in India and Business Finland in Finland before the local deadlines.
Dates & source