Sitra as a funder

The most pressing societal challenges require solutions developed together. We fund experiments, innovations and studies that help renew Finland.

Who can apply for funding?

A significant share of Sitra’s funding is allocated through funding calls. Depending on the theme, the funding calls may be targeted at the public sector, companies, organisations, research institutions or educational institutions.

Sitra’s funding calls always focus on finding a solution to a clearly defined societal problem.

For each funding call, the language in which applications can be submitted is specified. As a general rule, applications must be submitted in Finnish.

Read more about our funding calls on the Finnish-language page Hae rahoitusta (Apply for funding).

All funding calls (in Finnish)
Sinisävyinen kuva megafonista, joka lepää useiden kolikkopinojen päällä ja symboloi rahan ja viestinnän tai taloudellisten ilmoitusten käsitettä.

Sitra as a funder

Sinisävyinen käsi, jolla on kädessään suurennuslasi, nousee esiin kaatuneesta kukkaruukusta valkoista taustaa vasten.

We fund work that accelerates societal innovation or strengthens Finland’s foresight capabilities.

Pieni puutarhakoura on mullalla täytetyn kukkaruukun vieressä, josta nousee esiin Vapaudenpatsasta muistuttava sinisestä vaaleanpunaiseen vaihteleva siluetti.

Currently, our work is guided by four societal challenges, which are sustainable economic growth, data and artificial intelligence, democracy and polarisation, and the sustainability transition.

Auringonkukka ja kiikari ovat yhdessä terrakottakukkaruukussa valkoista taustaa vasten.

We support our partners in project implementation, co-creation, futures thinking and network building.