Dear Researcher, The Spring 2026 call for Business Finland’s Research to Business (R2B) funding is approaching, with the application deadline set for 4th March. R2B funding is intended for research teams to support the preparation of research-based product or service ideas for commercialization. Funded projects also include applied research to strengthen the commercial potential of the innovation. This is an excellent opportunity to accelerate the path from research to real-world impact with the support of Business Finland. We encourage all researchers with commercially promising ideas to consider applying. All applications will be prepared in collaboration with the Innovation Center. Useful links:

* Research to Business (R2B) funding | Patiohttps://patio.oulu.fi/en/services-and-instructions/cooperation-and-innovations/commercialization-research-results/research

* Business Finland official call pagehttps://www.businessfinland.fi/en/for-finnish-customers/services/funding/cooperation-between-companies-and-research-organizations/research-to-business For more information or support with preparing your application, please contact:

* janne.haverinen@oulu.fimailto:janne.haverinen@oulu.fi

* markku.kansakoski@oulu.fimailto:markku.kansakoski@oulu.fi

Innovation Centre, University of Oulu Join our Teams info sessions to learn more:

* Friday, 16 January | 12:00–13:00https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3729436758904?p=6H7Nn0gSUuTre0qZXr

* Monday, 19 January | 12:00–13:00https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3729436758904?p=6H7Nn0gSUuTre0qZXr Best regards, Markku