Awara legal seminar. Tekes funding 27.08.2014
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Tekes funding for
companies planning
growth abroad
Awara Seminar
Petri Rajahalme
26 August 2014
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Tekes funding is available for all
stages of innovation
Planning for global
growth R&D
Pilot projects
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Planning for global growth
Tekes funding is available for
exploring IP rights protection and patenting issues
carrying out client surveys and market research, and exploring the
market for the product/service
meeting potential clients and collecting feedback on their needs
developing an internationalization strategy
identifying the development needs of the team, board, and any
networks involved
75% grant for young companies, 50% for other SMEs
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Research and development
R&D funding for developing innovative products,
services, business models and processes
Grants may be awarded for industrial research projects
If the relevant markets already exist or a business development
project involves existing competence, then funding is primarily
provided in the form of a loan.
Tekes funding is not more than 70% of total project cost
For young innovative companies (< 5 yr.) 75% possible
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Demos, piloting & commercialization
Tekes offers an unsecured, low-interest loan to
help you pilot your innovation Funding available both for fast-paced business (e.g. software)
and process industries, transportation, biotech, cleantech etc.
Eligible cost incl. depreciation costs for land, buildings, machinery
and equipment associated with the project; material and supplies
costs; design costs associated with the subject of the pilot or
demonstration
Tekes loans are without collaterals, have low interest rates, and
can be partially received in advance.
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Team Finland Explorer (DL Dec. 31)
To accelerate internationalization of SMEs, a
special offer available until Dec. 31, 2014
Funding for planning international growth & exports
Funding is only available for purchasing services
50% grant, minimum €4,000
Application must be submitted by December 31, 2014.
www.tekes.fi/explorer
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