The Research Council of Finland (Suomen Akatemia) is a governmental funding body for scientific research in Finland. It administers over 260 million annually to support research projects, with over 5,000 researchers involved. The council offers funding opportunities through regular calls for applications, focusing on strategic research with societal impact. Its target audience includes researchers and research organizations. The unique selling proposition is its role in fostering high-quality, impactful research through strategic funding initiatives, such as the Strategic Research Council, which addresses grand societal challenges. Services include project funding and research communication via platforms like Tietysti.fi.