Apply for Riihimäki Defence Startup Fund Financing!
Riihimäen Tilat ja Kehitys Oy, together with the DEFINE innovation network, offers a new €20,000
convertible loan for companies that focus on defence, security, and dual-use technologies. This funding is specifically designed to support startups’ market readiness and strengthen your company’s position within the sector’s ecosystem.
Why apply for Fund financing?
Growth leverage:
€20,000 convertible loan that works excellently as your company’s self-financing portion when applying, for example, for Business Finland’s funding.
Networking:
You gain access to the DEFINE network and receive support in validating your technology with end users.
Who is eligible?
– The company’s registered domicile and main office are in Riihimäki
– The team has at least three founders or active shareholders
– The founders originate from a NATO member country or Ukraine
– The company can demonstrate at least €20,000 in self‑financing or private matching co‑investment
– Your innovation has a scalable business model and clear, validated demand in the target market
FUNDING is not open at the moment but we are preparing next call for autumn 2026, to be announced later on.
How to apply:
Funding decisions are made twice per year. Apply by sending your company’s Pitch Deck and Presentation video max. 3 minutes: Who, What and Why to fund?
NOTE that we do not ask any further details to your application material and your business concept is evaluated from the Pitch Deck and Video.
Additional information:
laura.manner-raappana@riihimaki.fi
Make a breakthrough and strengthen your company’s growth story in Riihimäki!
