FINNO Services
FINNO helps SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups access tailored support for innovation, digitalisation, sustainability, investment readiness, access to finance, internationalisation and cross-border partnerships.
Through experienced Enterprise Europe Network advisers, mentoring, matchmaking and specialised programmes, FINNO connects businesses with the expertise, opportunities and partners they need to take the next practical step.
Practical Support for Every Stage of Business Growth
FINNO provides tailored services for SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups at every stage of their development. Through expert advice, mentoring, matchmaking and access to the wider Enterprise Europe Network, businesses can strengthen their competitiveness, prepare for investment, find suitable partners and explore new market opportunities.
Whether you want to innovate, digitalise, improve sustainability, access finance or expand internationally, FINNO helps you identify the most relevant opportunities and take the next practical step.
FINNO Support for SMEs
Strengthen your competitiveness and prepare your business for sustainable growth. FINNO supports SMEs in developing innovative solutions, adopting digital technologies, improving sustainability, accessing finance and expanding into international markets. Our advisers help you identify priorities, navigate relevant opportunities and connect with business, research and technology partners. Through the wider Enterprise Europe Network, SMEs can access specialised expertise, international contacts and cross-border cooperation opportunities.
FINNO Support for Start-ups and Scale-ups
Prepare your venture for investment, international markets and the next stage of growth. FINNO provides tailored mentoring, investment-readiness assessments and practical support with business models, investor materials, pitch decks and go-to-market strategies. Through FINNO programmes and the Enterprise Europe Network, start-ups and scale-ups can connect with mentors, pre-seed and seed investors, funding opportunities and international partners.
How FINNO Supports You
FINNO combines expert guidance with targeted connections, helping businesses move from identifying an opportunity to taking practical action.
FINNO Matches You
FINNO connects SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups with business partners, investors, researchers, technology providers and innovation support organisations across borders.
Through research-to-business, business-to-finance and business-to-business matchmaking, specialised events and the wider Enterprise Europe Network, companies can build relevant partnerships and explore new business, technology and investment opportunities.
FINNO Guides You
Through webinars, information sessions, mentoring and tailored advisory support, FINNO helps companies understand business opportunities, investor readiness, EU support instruments and doing business across participating countries.
Our advisers help businesses identify priorities and take practical steps in innovation, digital and green transformation, access to finance and internationalisation.
Our Areas of Support
Programmes and Opportunities
Explore FINNO programmes and activities designed to help SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups strengthen their investment readiness, develop international partnerships and access relevant business opportunities.
FINNO offers mentoring programmes, investor-readiness assessments, matchmaking activities, webinars, information sessions and specialised support for innovation and international growth.
- FINNO Pitching Academia
A practical mentoring programme helping start-ups prepare investor materials, refine their pitch and practise presenting to pre-seed and seed investors.
A platform connecting innovative companies, researchers, investors and support organisations through knowledge exchange and targeted networking.
- EIC Accelerator Information Sessions
Practical guidance on EIC Accelerator opportunities, eligibility requirements, application steps and investment-readiness expectations.
- Matchmaking Opportunities
Targeted business-to-business, research-to-business and business-to-finance connections through FINNO, SMIC and Enterprise Europe Network platforms.
- Investment-Readiness Assessments
Professional assessments and tailored guidance to help start-ups and scale-ups understand their readiness for investors and identify areas for improvement.
How It Works
From Business Challenge to Practical Action
Finding the right business support, funding opportunity or international partner can be complex. FINNO makes the process easier by connecting you with experienced Enterprise Europe Network advisers who understand your business needs and help you identify the most relevant next steps.