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

Innovation and Commercialisation

Develop and bring innovative products, services and technologies closer to the market.

Digitalisation

Adopt suitable technologies, modernise operations and improve business efficiency.

Sustainability and Green Transition

Improve resource efficiency, resilience and the environmental performance of your business.

Investment Readiness

Strengthen your business model, investor materials and readiness to approach investors.

Access to Finance

Identify relevant public and private financing opportunities and understand available support instruments.

Internationalisation

Explore new markets, improve international capabilities and prepare for cross-border growth.

Business, Technology and Research Partnering

Connect with companies, research organisations, investors and technology providers.

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.
  • Horizons of Innovation Forum
    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.
  • 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.

1. Tell Us What You Need

Share your business goals, development plans and current challenges.

Schedule a call

2. Connect with our expert advisors

An experienced adviser assesses your needs and identifies relevant support and opportunities.

Meet our advisors

3. Take the Next Practical Step

Receive tailored guidance and connections to suitable programmes, investors, mentors, technology providers or business partners.