Tandem Industry Academia (TIA) Seed 2025

Tandem Industry Academia (TIA) Seed 2025

Strengthening Finland’s global competitiveness requires attracting and integrating top-level talent into domestic research and business activities. The Finnish Research Impact Foundation’s Tandem Industry Academia Seed funding is aimed at researchers who have recently entered the Finnish research funding system, are in the early stages of their careers in Finland, and are on the professor career path. The aim is to initiate and accelerate research work and business collaboration that will create significant advancements in developing Finland’s expertise and enhancing its global competitiveness.

Researchers who have been employed at a Finnish university or research institute for a maximum of three years and who have spent at least five consecutive years abroad before arriving in Finland are eligible to apply. The applicant must be on the professor career path.

Seed funding is intended to kick-start business collaboration within the professor’s own research in Finland. The project may include costs for salaries, overheads, travel, and materials. Additionally, the funding can be used for publication and collaboration-related expenses. Up to 20% of the total project budget may be allocated to the applicant’s own salary costs. At least two companies must participate as collaboration partners in the project.

The application must be submitted by the applicant themselves, and funding is applied for through a written application that must include: a project plan, a collaboration plan, CVs of the individuals named in the project, commitment letters from the participating companies, a commitment from the research host institution, and the names of the steering committee members.

Carefully read the call guidelines before submitting your application. →