The Funding Agent project in Häme region aims to increase the amount of direct EU funding received by SMEs and municipalities from sectoral EU funding instruments.

Häme region’s connections to the European Union level collaboration will be increased through the project’s activities. New growth and business opportunities will be sought and identified for the companies, and regional actors will be connected to international networks and value chains.

Project implementation time

1.3.2024 – 28.2.2026

Procedures

Increasing the number of applications for funding and international funding submitted to the EU.

• The thematic needs of SMEs (employing min. about 10 people) in the Hämeenlinna area will be mapped.
• Based on themes and needs, SMEs will be connected and networked with potential networks and funding consortia identified through financial agent activities.

Increasing skills and building networks

• The project enables collaboration with an external consultant specialised in
  international funding applications for the benefit of companies
  and the public sector in the region.
• Workshops and information sessions on international funding and funding applications will be organised for the increasing the competences of municipalities’/business development companies’ staff in utilising EU funding for the region’s needs.
• Building/creating contacts with key Finnish and European applicants for EU funding, such as VTT, universities and other research institutes.
• Regional project and development cooperation will be deepened by intensifying cooperation with Häme EU Office and the international networks that have emerged (e.g. regional international projects)

Funding

Supporting sustainable growth and vitality of regions – funding (AKKE)
Regional Council of Häme and municipalities.
Budget: 255 088€

Contact details

Project leader:
Forssan Yrityskehitys Oy
Anne Tasaranta, anne.tasaranta@fyk.fi

Partners:
Hämeenlinna Area / Linna Business Development Ltd
Outi Myllymaa, outi.myllymaa@linnan.fi

Riihimäki Area / Riihimäki Premises and Development Ltd
Reima Ojanen, reima.ojanen@riihimaki.fi