Academy of Finland

Acronym: AKA

The Academy of Finland is a funding organisation for high-quality scientific research. Its mission is also to serve as an expert in science and science policy, and to strengthen the position of science and research.
AKA works to advance the renewal and diversity of research, and supports the extensive application of research results for the benefit of welfare, culture, the economy and the environment. Its operations cover the full spectrum of scientific disciplines within the four Research Councils; Biosciences and Environment, Culture and Society, Health and Natural Sciences and Engineering.
The main focus of the AKA’s development activities is on the multifaceted advancement of professional research career options, the establishment of cutting-edge research environments and the utilisation of international opportunities.

Website: http://www.aka.fi

Address:
Vilhonvuorenkatu 6
501 Helsinki
Finland

Projects:

• EqUIP
• ERA-NET New Indigo
• ERA.NET RUS - Linking Russia to the ERA
• ERA.Net RUS Plus
• EULARINET - European Union-Latin American Research and Innovation NETworks
• INNO INDIGO
• KORANET - Korean Scientific Cooperation Network with the European Research Area
• LEAP-RE - Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Renewable Energy
• IncoNet EECA - S&T International Cooperation Network for Eastern European and Central Asia