FI4INN
Supporting the co-design of impactful financial instruments for boosting innovation in SMEs and start-ups across Central Europe.
Funding schemes for market-driven research and innovation are rare in central Europe. Finance providers and policy makers often shy away from introducing such schemes due to their complexity.
The FI4NN project is changing this by supporting the co-design of new finance instruments in regions that want to boost research and innovation. A knowledge centre promotes innovative instruments that already exist elsewhere and new financial instruments are piloted in seven regions.
Challenge
The main challenge of the project is the shortage of effective financial schemes for innovation in Central Europe, especially for SMEs and startups. ​
Idea
The core concept is to empower innovators, SMEs, startups, and investors by providing them with the tools and resources they need to not only access funding but also foster an environment of collaboration and growth.​
Impact
Our mission is to revolutionize the way innovation is funded and unleash the potential of central Europe’s brightest minds.
FI4INN is an initiative in Central Europe that aims to enhance innovation financing by facilitating peer learning and capacity building among stakeholders. The project focuses on improving credit access for Research and Innovation (R&I) in SMEs and startups, especially those not yet operating on a global scale.Â
Additionally, FI4INN seeks to enhance the quality and range of financial instruments available to innovators. By fostering collaboration and innovation, the project aligns with global priorities and contributes to the region’s prosperity, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. It invites relevant stakeholders to participate in shaping the future of innovation financing in Central Europe.
Contact us to explore possibilities for engagement. You can write to Mustafa.Ozer@impacthub.net
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