How to Apply for Technology Development Board (TDB) India-Finland Joint Innovation Call 2026

The application process for the TDB India-Finland Joint Innovation Call involves a single-phase submission where both Indian and Finnish partners apply separately to their respective national agencies. A mandatory joint application form is required from all participating partners, which must include a consortium agreement or a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlining their collaboration.

Indian applicants are required to submit their proposals through the official TDB website. Simultaneously, Finnish applicants must use Business Finland's online system, ensuring they select the "Finland-India call" option. Projects undergo a rigorous evaluation based on their innovation quality and their potential to be market-driven, with a clear pathway towards commercialization. Final funding decisions are made jointly by the Technology Development Board (TDB) and Business Finland for projects that successfully meet the criteria in sustainable energy, advanced digital technologies, or microelectronics.