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  1. HE 229/2026 vpIn progress

    Adjusting research and development funding

    Annual increases in central government research and development funding will be tied to economic forecasts more frequently than at present, with the adjustment being made every year. At the same time, other innovation aid for companies can also be counted as part of statutory R&D funding.

    21 Oct 2026 · no votes yet
  2. HE 87/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Streamlining health and social data permits

    The use of health and social data in scientific research will be facilitated and accelerated by dismantling regulatory obstacles in permit procedures. Researchers will be able to deal either centrally through the Social and Health Data Permit Authority Findata or apply for permits directly from data controllers.

    24 Nov 2025 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 211/2022 vpPassed

    Increasing research and development funding

    The central government commits to increasing funding for research and development activities annually until 2030. The objective is to increase central government R&D funding to 1.2 per cent of gross domestic product.

    15 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 20/2022 vpPassed

    Establishing a UNICEF office in Finland

    An innovation office of the UN children's fund UNICEF will be established in Finland. The agreement confirms the official status and privileges of the office and its staff in Finland.

    19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 51/2019 vpPassed

    New development funding for regional projects

    A new funding instrument will be created for regional councils to support regional development projects. The funding will promote the vitality, sustainable growth and economic renewal of regions and cities.

    29 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote
  6. HE 16/2020 vpPassed

    Establishing a UN technology innovation office

    Finland and the UN have agreed to permanently locate an office of the United Nations Technology Innovation Lab in Finland. The proposal confirms the legal status of the office and its staff, as well as their international privileges.

    12 May 2020 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 158/2017 vpPassed with amendments

    Merging Tekes and Finpro into Business Finland

    The Finnish Funding Agency for Innovation Tekes and Finpro Oy will be merged into the Business Finland entity at the beginning of 2018. Businesses will receive research, development, internationalisation and funding services centrally from a single operator.

    19 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote