Scholarships and prizes
Applications for the year 2026 must be submitted by September 15, 2025. The Board will review the applications at its autumn meeting.
Support can be applied for by filling out the application form: The Finnish Fair Foundation Application Form
The application must include the following information:
- The purpose of the grant or award
- The rules for the award, if it concerns an award
- How the grant or award aligns with the goals set for the Finnish Fair Foundation’s activities, such as promoting economic life or making Finnish expertise known
- The entity responsible for selecting the recipient of the grant or award
- How the grant or award will be distributed in practice
More information about the Finnish Fair Foundation is available in the The Business Information System BIS (“YTJ” in Finnish), a service jointly maintained by the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH) and the Finnish Tax Administration.
Save the Baltic Sea Award 2023: Watec Consulting
The Finnish Fair Foundation awarded the €20,000 Save the Baltic Sea Award in 2023 to Watec Consulting for their innovative filter designed for stormwater drains. This filter prevents solid and harmful substances from entering the sewer network and, consequently, waterways. The solution has a significant impact on reducing eutrophication and microplastics in the Baltic Sea.
The Save the Baltic Sea Award has been granted for the fifth time. It is presented annually to an individual, group, or company that promotes the ecological health of the seas and enhances Finland’s positive image.
| Messukeskus, Save the Baltic Sea 2023
Agri-INNO Award 2023: EOD Oy
The Agri-INNO 2023 Innovation Award for the agricultural sector was presented to EOD Oy for their Nanoboost® oxygen nanobubble generator. The €10,000 prize was awarded during an event funded by the Finnish Fair Foundation at the KoneAgria 2023 exhibition in Tampere. The award recognized the innovation of the Nanoboost® generator and its potential for international market expansion. The generator enhances the oxygen content of irrigation water, promoting the green transition and reducing the need for pesticides.
The Agri-INNO Award is granted annually for agricultural innovations that support the development of the sector and have the potential to achieve international significance. The award was presented for the fourth time in 2023.
| Messukeskus, Agri-INNO 2023
Cyber Security Nordic 2023: Laavat
The winner of the Cyber Security Nordic 2023 competition was Laavat, selected from four finalists. Their IoT security solution addresses and resolves security challenges in IoT devices. Laavat received a €10,000 prize from the Finnish Fair Foundation.
Their strategy focused on reaching a broader audience while enhancing Finland’s competitiveness. The jury praised their ambition and commitment to innovation and advancing the field of cybersecurity.
| Messukeskus, Cyber Security Nordic 2023
The winners of the Fashion Circular Economy Competition 2023 were Globe Hope and Turku Vocational Institute.
The competition seeks participants in the fashion and textile industry who promote circular economy practices. The winners were awarded a prize worth 2,500 euros from the Finnish Fair Foundation. Globe Hope won with its Zero Waste service concept and sustainable product design. Turku Vocational Institute was recognized for its textile sorting training program. The winners were selected by an expert jury consisting of leading influencers in the field.
| Messukeskus, Fashion Circular Economy Competition 2023
