Tutli / R2B

Funding Application Writing

Grant application preparation for Tutli & R2B Commercialisation projects.

Over the past 5 years Anna-Marja Hoffrén has worked with several universities in Finland to assist researchers create their Tutli (now R2B) applications to Business Finland. Getting a clear explanation of the business opportunity and quantifying that along with a realistic plan of how market share can be obtained is vital to success.

Åbo Akademi University research group, led by Dr. Eleanor Coffey, received a Business Finland Tutli funding for a project to develop a biomarker test for Parkinson’s disease that will diagnose the disease at a pre-symptomatic stage. The approach they have developed is applicable for diagnosis, for monitoring progression of the disease, monitoring response to treatment, or stratifying subjects for clinical studies. Anna-Marja Hoffrén helped the research group in the funding application phase and the wider SSC team continued supporting the commercialization part of the project as it rolled out.

Another project which has benefited from Anna-Marja’s knowledge is in the area of insect repellents.

Quote from Preethy Paul, Project Researcher, Åbo Akademi University:

“We received valuable support for evaluating the potential of our Insect Repellent Tutli-project from Strategic Scientific Consulting Finland.”