PoC Grant 2026

About

A funding program offering up to €6,000 to support early-stage student- and researcher-driven business ideas, enabling participants to cover living costs and development expenses for their projects. The program encourages collaboration with local higher education institutions and provides a structured review process for funding decisions.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Up to €6,000 per idea/team
• 🏠Living Cost Coverage
  Can cover 2 months of living costs + PoC development and testing expenses
• 💼Total Budget
  Total budget for 2026 is €30,000 from the City of Turku.

Eligibility Criteria

• At least one applicant must be affiliated with a Turku-based higher education institution
• Participation in incubation/acceleration programs is an advantage
• Open to early-stage student- and researcher-driven business ideas.

Participation Commitments

• Applications are reviewed by a steering group made up of representatives from Business Turku, Boost Turku, and Monttu Ventures
• Funding decisions are made 2–3 times per year
• Applicants must submit a clear idea and plan.

Target Region

Turku, Finland

Target Sector

All sectors