This training helps company leaders and R&D experts build an effective EU funding strategy into tangible business and innovation outcomes.

Training for Companies on EU Funding (focusing on Horizon Europe)

International RDI projects and competitive EU funding programmes such as Horizon Europe offer companies powerful opportunities to strengthen innovation, accelerate internationalisation and increase visibility. This training provides company management and R&D experts with practical insights into building a strong EU funding strategy, developing project readiness and leveraging the right international networks. Through real company cases and peer discussion, participants will learn how EU-level collaboration can be transformed into tangible business and innovation outcomes.

Programme (The programme will be refined in early January)

Opening Remarks 

- Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce

Key Elements of EU Funding with a Focus on Horizon Europe 

- Regional Council of Uusimaa

Company Case Studies 

- Practical examples from companies with experience in EU-funded projects

Tips for Successful EU Funding Applications 

- Company readiness and capabilities, preparation and timing, partner search, and strategic planning for Horizon projects

Summary, Closing Remarks and Q&A

Networking Session

Event Close
 

Organiser introduction

The Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council is a joint regional authority for the 26 municipalities in the Helsinki-Uusimaa Region, including the capital city Helsinki. The Regional Council is responsible for the regional and land-use planning and the promotion of the local and regional interests. The Council works in close cooperation with member municipalities, the government, universities, research institutions, the business sector and civil society to achieve the common regional targets. Helsinki-Uusimaa Region wants be Europe’s leading innovation area, while also aiming to be among the best resource-wise regions.

Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce is the largest voluntary chamber in the Nordics, with over 7,000 members. We accelerate business growth and internationalisation.

Our members access Finland’s best business advisory services. We focus on skills, innovation, and research-driven development. We connect companies and influence policy with reliable insight. For more information, please visit: www.helsinki.chamber.fi

Further information: 

Venla Virkamäki, +358 40 619 4133, venla.virkamaki@uudenmaanliitto.fi

Markku Lahtinen, +358 50 5713564, markku.lahtinen@chamber.fi