KAUTE Foundation Grants Over €700,000 to Transformative Research
In its Spring 2025 general grant call, the KAUTE Foundation awarded a total of €706,500…
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KAUTE Foundation supports research in economics and technical sciences and the dissemination of research results.
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We support the best researchers in the field to produce results that reach not just the scientific community, but also businesses and decision-makers. Our aim is to help Finnish society and businesses to reform economically, socially and ecologically in a sustainable way.
7,9 million €
granted in 2015–2024
424
awarded grants and awards in 2015–2024
7.2 %
annual average return on capital in 2015–2024
KAUTE Foundation Grants Over €700,000 to Transformative Research
In its Spring 2025 general grant call, the KAUTE Foundation awarded a total of €706,500 to 34 researchers in the fields of business and technical sciences. The grants support research on topics such as sustainable development and the circular economy, projects that promote well-being and health, as well as studies on artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
Laura Koivusalo is the Research Entrepreneur of the Year 2024
KAUTE Foundation has named Laura Koivusalo, founder and CEO of StemSight Oy, as the Research Entrepreneur of the Year 2024. StemSight conducts stem cell research aimed at treating corneal blindness. Here’s what the winner had to say about research entrepreneurship.
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Research Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Laura Koivusalo: “There’s no room for ego in this field!”
KAUTE Foundation has named Laura Koivusalo, founder and CEO of StemSight Oy, as the Research…
Meet the Finalists for the Research Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Award
It’s time to present you the finalists for the Research Entrepreneur 2024 Award. There are…
Nokia Design Archive Opened Its Doors to Everyone with Support from the KAUTE Foundation
Scentless and tasteless can still be of cultural and historical value. Behind what seems like…
Researchers Abroad grant call is open from March 1 to April 11 – apply for funding for a research visit abroad
Are you planning a research visit to a university or research institution abroad? The joint…
Nearly a Record Number of Applications in the 2025 General Grant Call
Requested Grant Amount Nearly Reaches 10 Million Euros KAUTE Foundation’s general grant application process, which…