Applications for investment aid on large demonstration projects in 2026
Large-scale demonstration projects mean new energy technology projects with investment costs of more than EUR 5 million. Investment aid will be targeted at new technology projects that support energy solutions of the future and that can potentially be replicated in domestic and international markets. The aid will advance the objectives of the National Energy and Climate Strategy.
The applicant must be prepared to make an investment decision within one year of the granting of the investment aid. The aid will be aimed especially at production investments in renewable transport fuels and energy storage solutions. Aid may also be granted for other significant investment projects in new energy technology.
A total of EUR 48 million has been reserved for large-scale demonstration projects in the 2026 Budget.
Investment aid promotes new technology solutions
The decisions to grant the aid are based on overall consideration and a comparison of the different projects. Special emphasis is placed on the novelty value of the technology included in the project. Other criteria include project feasibility, amount of energy produced, cost-effectiveness and other impacts.
Participating in the call for applications
Applications can be submitted from 9 April 2026 to 5 August 2026. Only applications received during the application period will be considered.
Applications will be submitted via Business Finland’s electronic application system, but they will be processed by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. The timetable for aid decisions depends on the number and complexity of applications received. Decisions are currently expected during 2026. After the end of the application period, the name of the applicant and project, the project location and the amount of aid applied for will be published.
Business Finland’s electronic application system
Application instructions
The application instructions provide more detailed information on project eligibility and participation in the application process. The projects must meet the eligibility criteria specified in the Government Decree on General Terms of Granting Energy Aid in 2023–2027 (262/2023).
Application instructions (in Finnish)
Information session
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will organise an information event for the applicants on 29 April 2026. The language of this event is Finnish. Registration for the event is available by 27 April 2026. People who have registered will receive an invitation to the webinar on 28 April. Companies planning to submit an application may also request a Teams meeting with the Ministry’s staff processing the energy aid applications by sending an email to [email protected]. These meetings can be organised in May and June.
Projects that do not qualify for aid under the large-scale demonstration projects due to their smaller investment costs may apply for energy aid.
