Project funding

We provide funding for projects in selected areas. These projects serve to introduce new ideas about good living, promote operating models that value people and boost sustainable business. The following are a few examples:

Surveys or studies that increase our knowledge of society
Forward-thinking projects that help shape the future
Strategic processes that aim to create mutual understanding and action plans
Experiments that test and spread new ways of working in practice.

Surveys

Surveys funded by Sitra provide valuable information and offer new perspectives. Sitra itself does not carry out the surveys, but commissions them from specialists.

Foresight

Sitra gathers information to identify the future challenges of Finland.

Strategy processes

Any social change requires the understanding of all parties involved. Sitra’s strategy processes and development projects provide useful information for decision-makers and create networking opportunities for companies and other operators in various sectors.

Experiments

Experiments aim to find and test new operating methods that accelerate social change. Sitra also tests promising operating models from around the world in Finland.

How to get project funding

If your project falls within Sitra’s strategic areas and introduces new ideas on good living, seeks people-friendly operating models or boosts sustainable business, please contact the person responsible for your area of interest.

Contact persons:

Development of municipal services and public administration: Anna Pulli (municipal services) and Kirsti Kaustara (development of public administration)
Promotion of growth in mechanical engineering industry: Sirpa Hotti
Energy technologies and services: Janika Skaffari
A vital countryside: Kirsi Pönni

Current and past projects

See the archive for a list of all completed and current projects.

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