Vene-Hietsu 50 years: from a repair shop founded by my father to the largest boathouse in the province
KEHY has supported the Imatra-based family business along the way, both in hall expansions and in the latest development projects.
The application is open until October 31, 2026.
The South-Eastern Finland Vitality Centre has opened a call for business development grants to support the defence industry and the growth of dual-use product production capacity in Southern Finland (Uusimaa, Päijät-Häme, Kymenlaakso and South Karelia). The application period is 15 April–31 October 2026.
The amount of funding available in the call is approximately EUR 15 million from the EU's Renewing and Skilled Finland 2021–2027 programme. Of this, EUR 7,5 million is already in use by the Vitality Centre. The funding will particularly strengthen the growth, internationalisation and innovation of SMEs and develop solutions that can be used in both civilian and defence applications.
Grants can be awarded to:
- investments to increase production capacity and delivery capability
- development projects where products and services are brought closer to the market and towards commercialization
- More detailed award criteria here.
The maximum level of support for development projects is 50%, and for investments, 20–40%, depending on the size of the company. The minimum grant is 10,000 euros.
The financing is primarily aimed at SMEs that have the potential for growth and international business.
Applications are submitted in the EURA2021 system before the start of the project, and it is hoped that they will be carefully prepared.
More information about development grants and how to apply for them From the EURA 2021 website.
More information:
CEO
Advice for start-up and operating companies, placement services, project development and stakeholder cooperation
Antti Oravuo
antti.oravuo@kehy.fi
tel. 040 721 1310
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The application for CreaDemo and DigiDemo demo grants is open from 18 June to 21 September 2026 until 4:00 PM.
The CreaDemo program provides support for development projects in the creative industries and cultural entrepreneurship, and the DigiDemo program provides support for product development of new digital content.
Applications for defense industry development grants for companies are ongoing.
The application is open until October 31, 2026.
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