In honor of Startup Refugees’ 10th anniversary, we at Tietoevry are proud to continue our long-standing partnership by contributing to their Business Grant Fund, alongside the Relex Foundation, Saber Kodrestanchi, and the Startup Refugees board.
The Startup Refugees Business Grant will provide funding to five newcomer entrepreneurs to help them start or grow their businesses in Finland. Previously, the grant was mainly offered to participants who had completed Startup Refugees’ entrepreneurship course. In 2025, the opportunity has been broadened to include all refugee and migrant entrepreneurs who have been in Finland for less than ten years. By expanding eligibility, we aim to support more innovative ideas, diverse voices, and entrepreneurial mindset.
Picture taken from Startup Refugees Giving Back event 2024.
“At Tietoevry we are proud to celebrate 10 years of Startup Refugees and our long-standing partnership by supporting their Business Grant Fund. Entrepreneurship creates opportunities, strengthens communities, and drives inclusion and ae are excited to help newcomer entrepreneurs in Finland transform their ideas into successful businesses,” says Jonna Peltola, Head of Communcations & Brand at Tietoevry.
Together with Relex Foundation, Saber Kodrestanchi, and the Startup Refugees board, we believe in the power of entrepreneurship to create opportunities and build a more inclusive society.
Applications for the fund will be open from 5 to 30 September 2025, with winners being announced by the end of October 2025.
Apply for the Startup Refugees Business Grant