Think Company Fund

Think Fund Finale

Applicants selected from the application round will be invited to pitch at the Think Fund Finale stage on 11 November from 17 to 19 in Think Corner, Yliopistonkatu 4.

Come cheer on the entrepreneurs, show your support for the ideas you believe in, and help create an atmosphere where they can thrive!

Reserve your spot in the audience!

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Think Company Fund

Helsinki Think Company wants to support promising early-stage companies that aim to make a positive impact in the world. The Think Company Fund is a grant for innovative teams and individuals who want to put their ideas into action.

In 2026, a total of €6,000 will be awarded, and selected applicants will have access to other forms of support as well. You can apply for a grant to launch or develop your business.

Grant recipients are required to submit a report after six months detailing what they have achieved with the grant. This report may be used in Helsinki Think Company’s communications and marketing. Grant recipients must have a registered company and provide a Business ID within six months of the funding decision. If the grant is not claimed within this period, the funds will be returned to the Think Company Fund.

How to apply?
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Application round for 2026 has now closed.

Funding is awarded through a two-step process. First, applications are evaluated, and then the most promising applicants are invited to pitch their ideas at the Think Fund Finale on 11 November at the Think Corner main stage. All applicants will receive a decision by 2 November at the latest.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the Think Company Fund or the application process, please contact fund@thinkcompany.fi. The application process is conducted by the Helsinki Think Company association board. Anyone who applies for the Think Company Fund will be excluded from decision-making regarding the Fund.

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Criteria

Promising business idea
The team or individual must have a promising idea that has realistic business potential, and a clear business model.
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Commitment and the use of time
The applicant has a realistic understanding of the time and effort required and is committed to seeing the project through.
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Early-stage phase
The grant is intended for applicants who are starting or developing a business, with none or limited equity invested. You do not need to have an established company when applying. However, the company must be registered and have a business bank account when the grant is paid, within six months of the funding decision.

Based in Finland
The company should have or plan to establish a Finnish business ID and at least one of the team members should reside in Finland.
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Relation to the University of Helsinki
The applicant or at least one member of the team should have a relation to the University of Helsinki in one of the following ways; student, alumni, researcher OR a member of the Helsinki Think Company association. If you are not yet a member, you may join here.

FAQ's

Who can apply for the Think Fund grant?

Any student, researcher or alumni of the University of Helsinki OR a member of the Helsinki Think Company association.

Who are the members of the Think Company Board?

The granting decision is made by Helsinki Think Company Association board. The members of the Board change annually. See who's in the current board here!

Where does the money come from?

Think Company Fund is a fund originally donated by Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation for promoting entrepreneurship in the university community.