Parliamentary RDI Working Group proposes legislative act to increase funding for research and development
In its new report, the Parliamentary Working Group on Research, Development and Innovation proposes introducing a legislative act on the financing of research and development and drawing up a statutory plan for R&D funding that would extend beyond the spending limits period. The working group also proposes introducing a permanent and more extensive tax incentive for research and development activities.
Work of parliamentary RDI working group progresses – key actors heard at stakeholder event
On 8 November, the Parliamentary Working Group on Research, Development and Innovation heard the views of different stakeholders at a discussion event on the future of RDI funding. The work that had been done was considered successful, and the proposal of the working group on the principles for developing the RDI system won wide support. Of the alternatives for securing the long-term nature of public R&D funding and raising its level, a particular focus was on the Act on R&D funding and on the statutory plan for R&D funding that extends beyond the spending limits period.
Working Group on RDI – what and why?
Finland’s competitiveness and wellbeing are built on competence, research and innovation. The Parliamentary Working Group on RDI seeks solutions for increasing public research and development funding over the long term.
The Parliamentary Working Group on RDI has one member and one deputy member from each party in Parliament.
Members and meetings (in Finnish)