Public Business Support and Funding

TABLE OF CONTENTS PREVIOUS CHAPTER PUBLIC BUSINESS SUPPORT AND FUNDING FINNVERA Loans granted by a bank or Finnvera are common sources of financing for entrepreneurs. Finnvera is a specialized financing company owned by the State of Finland. It pro- vides financing for the start, growth, and internationaliza- tion of enterprises and guarantees against risks arising from exports. Businesses that meet the prerequisites to maintain profitable operations but do not have the down payment or collateral required by banks, may be granted a loan or a security by Finnvera. Contact your local Finnvera office for more information about different financing op- tions for your company and its needs. ELY CENTRES ELY Centres (The Centres for Economic Development, Transport, and the Environment) are responsible for the re- gional implementation and development tasks of the cen- tral government. ELY Centres support the establishment, growth, and development of small and medium-sized en- terprises by providing advisory, training, and expert ser- vices. ELY Centre experts assist entrepreneurs in matters concerning inventions and intellectual property rights and grant funding for investment and development projects. i MORE INFO More information on financing: Finnvera ELY Centre 60 60

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