German-Finnish Joint R&D Projects, online matchmaking, 10.3.-9.8.2025

Deadline for proposal submissions: September 15, 2025

Funding will be available for R&D projects in which new products, technical services or processes with a high market potential are developed and subsequently transformed into marketable products. The consortium must include at least one Finnish and one German commercial company. Read more about the funding. 

Join the matchmaking platform to find suitable project partners!

The matchmaking platform helps Finnish and German SMEs connect, share project ideas, and find suitable project partners.

The matchmaking is open from 10th March to 9th August 2025. 

After you have registered, you can request and setup online meetings with potential partners at any time during the period.

• Find Partners: Discover SMEs in Finland and Germany that match your goals and interests.
• Showcase Ideas: Share your project ideas, needs or offers and attract potential partners.
• Expand Your Network: Build connections and exchange insights with SMEs across the border.

Registration is free of charge.

Only organisations eligible and planning to apply for funding are accepted to the matchmaking. The registration will be approved by the organisers. Description of organisation and what you are looking for or what you offer for the potential project partners are required before approval.

Who can apply for the funding? 

Finland:

• Companies based in Finland. Normal Business Finland funding principles apply. The grant for SMEs’ research projects accounts for at 50 % of total eligible project costs. For large and midcap companies, grant covers at 40 % of total eligible project costs.
• Research and technology organizations can participate as subcontractors

Germany:

• German SMEs and medium-sized companies with less than 500 employees (full-time equivalents)
• Medium-sized companies with less than 1,000 employees are eligible if they cooperate with at least one SME
• Research and technology organizations can apply as cooperation partners

Read more about the online matchmaking and register!

Enterprise Europe Network in Finland and Germany organize the online matchmaking platform.