Suomen Messusäätiö supports initiatives that strengthen Finnish business, showcase Finnish expertise, and build the country’s international reputation. Its giving is strongly tied to themed awards and competitions in areas like sustainability, agriculture, circular fashion, and cybersecurity, alongside a broader annual grants program for projects advancing commerce, technology, digitalization, and societal change. The foundation appears to favor Finland-based, high-visibility initiatives that can demonstrate practical innovation and positive national impact.
Primarily invite-only, prize-based grants and annual competitive awards, with a separate general grants program submitted via application form. Award sizes are relatively modest to mid-sized, typically about €2,500–€20,000, with overall annual giving around €500,000 and a yearly deadline for general applications.
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For general grants, submit the application form by 15 September 2026 for 2027 funding and clearly explain the project purpose, its benefit to Finnish business/skills, and expected impact. Most named award programs are invite-only, so nonprofits should monitor the foundation’s website and related event channels for competition announcements rather than expecting open unsolicited proposals.
Current and upcoming funding from Suomen Messusäätiö that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Awarded annually to an individual, group, or company that promotes the ecological health of the seas and enhances Finland's positive image.
Deadline: Applications for 2027 must be submitted by September 15, 2026.
Who can apply: Granted annually for agricultural innovations that support the development of the sector and have the potential to achieve international significance.
Deadline: Applications for 2027 must be submitted by September 15, 2026.
Who can apply: Competition finalists or participants selected through the event competition; the award recognizes innovative cybersecurity solutions.
Deadline: Applications for 2027 must be submitted by September 15, 2026.
Who can apply: Participants in the fashion and textile industry who promote circular economy practices.
Deadline: Applications for 2027 must be submitted by September 15, 2026.
Who can apply: Hakijan tulee esittää haettavan avustuksen tarkoitus ja miten se täyttää säätiön tavoitteet; hakijataho (esim. järjestö) merkitään hakemukseen. Lisätietoja säätiön avustuspolitiikasta PDF-linkissä.
Deadline: Hakemukset vuodelle 2027 on jätettävä 15.9.2026 mennessä. Hallitus käsittelee hakemukset syyskokouksessaan.
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