We build funding pathways for growth companies – and the team that makes it possible

Grants helps Finnish growth companies leverage public funding strategically and with a long-term perspective. We don’t focus on individual applications alone – we build funding pathways that support sustainable growth over time.

We are constantly looking for public funding professionals who already have experience in similar work.

If you would like to join us, please send a SHORT introduction to your experience: kimmo.louhelainen@grants.fi.

Grants Funding in a nutshell

Grants is a growth finance expert company that focuses on utilizing public funding as part of companies’ growth strategies.

We help our clients with, among other things:

  • Business Finland funding (e.g. Sprint, R&D loan)
  • development grants from the Finnish Centre for Economic Development
  • EU-level funding (EICA, Eurostars, etc.).

Our core philosophy is simple: every funding application is part of a larger whole. That’s why we don’t optimize individual applications, but build funding paths.

Where did it all start?

Grants was created in 2019 to make applying for well-deserved grants so easy for good companies that it makes them smile.

Traditionally, funding has been applied for as stand-alone applications without a long-term plan. Grants was designed to change this.

We built an operating model where:

  • funding is planned as part of the company’s growth path
  • the latest data and technology are used to help
  • the customer receives an ongoing partnership, not a single project.

We call this the “public funding as a service” model.

What is it like to work at Grants?

Working at Grants combines three things:

1. Impact

Our work is directly reflected in customer growth, recruitment and new innovations.

2. Learning

You get to see dozens of different industries, the strategy of growth companies and the interface between finance and business up close.

3. Freedom and responsibility

We are building an organization where self-directed people can operate without micromanagement. The unnecessary layer of hand-waving has been cut out, freedom and responsibility go hand in hand.

 

The cases we have won through GAI Connect have been a perfect fit for our core business. We have won a large proportion of the cases in which we have been able to participate in discussions.
David Mas
Chief Communications Officer - Entrymapper
If you are ambitiously aiming for growth and doing the right product development, it would be foolish not to take advantage of public funding. It is worth doing it with professionals, so you can focus on what is important. For us, Grants has been a no-brainer partner
Ali Omar
Co-founder and chairman of the board - Caleido Oy
Our collaboration with Grants Funding has been extremely successful for a long time. Grants has applied for a dozen different fundings for us over the years with a 100% success rate.
Eero Tilsala
CEO - Biovoima
I can highly recommend Grants. I have already referred several companies to their services because I know they are top professionals.
Jaakko Suojanen
CEO - SDM Digital
There are so many funding instruments with constantly changing terms and application periods that it’s easy to get lost in the jungle. The GrantedAI tool provides growth entrepreneurs with relief by helping them identify current funding opportunities.
Marko Sorri
CEO - The Startup Factory

What do we do in general?

Our work is not just about writing applications, but:

  • we spar with companies’ growth plans
  • we identify the right funding instruments at the right time
  • we build a funding strategy
  • we implement applications together with the client
  • we ensure reporting and continuity.

The end result is a multi-year funding pipeline for the client that supports growth and reduces risk.

 

Who do we work for?

We work specifically with:

  • growth-oriented SMEs
  • deep tech and technology companies
  • teams seeking internationalization.Our clients are often at a stage where:
  • the product is under development or piloting
  • growth requires significant investments
  • funding is needed systematically.

What kind of team are you joining?

Grants has a great atmosphere and high standards of work. Everyone here takes responsibility and helps others without having to ask. We constantly use the latest technology in our everyday lives, not just in slogans.

With these skills, Grants is growing rapidly in an industry where many others are fading away.

If you are a public finance professional, this is the place where you can do your job properly.

Send a SHORT introduction about your experience to: kimmo.louhelainen@grants.fi.

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