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Sustainable Entrepreneurship Grant

Funding opportunities for entrepreneurial-minded students of TAMK and TAU. Grant application period begins 10.3.2025!

Towards your entrepreneurial dreams

The foundations of the Tampere Universities community annually distribute sustainable entrepreneurship grants. With the grant, we aim to encourage and inspire our students to take the next steps toward their own entrepreneurial dreams and support their progress in their studies.

Test and develop!

The grant is ideal for developing your own business, for example, such as acquiring essential tools or software, conducting market research, covering the costs of various experiments, or kickstarting marketing efforts.

The grant application is submitted via an online form. Make sure to put effort into your application by convincing us of your genuine desire to develop your business. We want to support your journey toward reaching your full potential! Grant procedures vary depending on your field of study, so check below for the criteria and timelines that apply to you.

Each foundation evaluates grant applications on its own schedule. Updates on grant decisions and payment timelines will be posted on this page as soon as they are available.

Practical information

First, make sure you are applying for a grant that matches your field from the correct foundation (TAMK, TTY Foundation, or TAU Foundation). Carefully read the grant criteria and prepare the required materials. You can review the grant application form in advance and use it as a basis to prepare your application.

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The team must include at least one current student from Tampere Universities Community. The other members of the team can be graduates or currently studying at another university, for example.

While there’s no active application period, keep an eye on the news in Tampere’s higher education community intranet and on HUBS’s communication (on our website and social media) for grant application deadlines.

If you are applying for the grant as a team, please note that the grant will be paid to the applicant who has filled out the application form. The main applicant is responsible for ensuring that the grant is intended for the entire team/company and that it is used entirely for the purpose for which it was granted. The main applicant must be a currently enrolled student at the Tampere higher education community during both the grant application process and the payment period.

In the evaluation of grant recipients, two HUBS staff members and a representative from Tampere Startup Hub Oy are involved. However, the final decision on awarding the grant is made by the supporting foundations.

Grant & taxation

If you receive a grant, you must report it to the tax authorities (in the annual tax return). A grant or scholarship received for the purpose of studying, scientific research, or artistic work may be tax-free income.

For more detailed instructions regarding grants and taxation, you can refer to the Tax Administration’s website.

Any questions?

Have you read the instructions and criteria carefully? We have tried to make the guidelines as clear and comprehensive as possible.

If you can’t find the information you are looking for, please contact HUBS’ Maria and we will solve the matter!

Contact person

Maria Ruokonen

Team coaching Specialist

If you have any questions regarding the grant, send Maria a message!

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