Project funding

Through a variety of projects, Sitra is redefining the idea of a good life. We seek human-oriented operating models and promote sustainable business.

Project funding

We launch and implement projects together with the private, public and third sector, all aimed at helping Finland to reform. The range of our projects is broad, and includes those that run for several years as well as short-term trials.

The projects that receive funding are related to Sitra’s themes and the practical work we do.

The thematic areas we currently focus on

Finland has a long history of weak economic growth and labour productivity that has been lagging behind comparable countries. Labour shortages due to demographic changes are undermining the economy’s growth prospects.
Russia’s war of aggression is destabilising the security environment. The global political situation is further deteriorating as authoritarian states challenge democracies.
The European Union is seeking to break free from damaging dependencies, whether related to critical raw materials or resources and algorithms controlled by global technology giants.
Global warming, biodiversity loss and overconsumption of resources call for a transition to a life and society that operates within the limits of nature’s carrying capacity.

Sitra launched ten funding calls between February and April 2025. In line with the strategy adopted in 2024, Sitra is strengthening its role as a funder of social innovation.

Research and publications

Sitra does not conduct research on its own, but rather collaborates with experts. As part of larger-scale projects, we occasionally provide funding for studies, which present information and views on matters that are important to the future. Our aim is to produce new information in a transparent, open manner, so that it benefits everyone that needs the information.

Sitra does not provide funding for academic research projects, dissertations or commercial research and development projects.

How to apply for funding

Sitra’s website provides information on our latest future-oriented work. We also discuss new topics currently being prepared. All our work and choice of projects are based on our vision and strategy.

For more information on open calls, please visit the Apply for funding page (in Finnish).

If you have a project idea related to one of our themes, please contact the person in charge of the respective units.