Finnish Flagships

The Research Council of Finland’s Flagship Programme is an instrument that supports high-quality research and increases the economic and societal impact emerging from the research. 

The Finnish Flagships represent an effective mix of close cooperation with business and society, adaptability and a strong commitment from host organisations.

International collaboration is an integral part of the Flagships’ activities. The Research Council promotes international cooperation in flagship fields through special actions together with its American partners. Read more about the Research Council's cooperation with the United States.

The Flagships create future know-how and sustainable solutions to societal challenges and promote economic growth by, for example, developing new business opportunities.

The Finnish Flagship Programme comprises fourteen Flagships, whose host organisations include nine universities, six research institutes, Helsinki University Hospital, the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service and CSC - IT Centre for Science Ltd. The Research Council of Finland’s total funding contribution to the Finnish Flagship Programme comes to almost 300 million euros.

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