Frequently asked questions
What is Move2Green?
Move2Green is Kalmar’s ambitious five-year R&D program and ecosystem, co-funded by Business Finland through the Leading company challenge (Veturi). To advance the program's mission, we are building an ecosystem of 150 partners, including industrial organisations, technology companies, research institutions, and universities.
Move2Green is estimated to increase Kalmar’s research, development and innovation activities in Finland and create new jobs and new business.
What is a leading company challenge (Veturi)?
Through Leading company challenge competitions, Business Finland seeks research and development projects for funding from companies that operate globally or aim for global operations. These projects should tackle major future challenges and make a significant impact on Finland’s competitiveness. Leading companies are expected to significantly increase their R&D activities in Finland and build ecosystems aimed at new business ventures. In addition to funding the leading company’s projects, Business Finland also offers funding for R&D projects from partners within leading companies’ ecosystem.
More information: https://www.businessfinland.fi/en/leading
What is the program’s vision?
Our vision is to enable net-zero logistics chains in ports, terminals, and heavy industrial logistics by 2045.
What is the overall investment?
The estimated combined budget (Business Finland, Kalmar and ecosystem) for 2025–2029 is 170 million euros, structured as follows:
- Kalmar: 50 million euros
- Business Finland: 20 million euros
- Ecosystem partners: 50 million euros
- Ecosystem partners also have access to up to 50 million euros in additional Business Finland funding.
What are the program's main themes?
We drive innovation across three key areas:
- Electrification and Energy Storage
- Data-Driven Services and Processes
- Circularity and Responsibility
Explore the full Move2Green roadmap for more information.
How long is the program?
The program launched in spring 2025 and runs for five years, concluding in 2030.
What is the Move2Green ecosystem?
Kalmar can’t achieve Move2Green’s ambitious goals alone so we invite companies and research institutions to join our network of 150 partners. By collaborating, we combine valuable external viewpoints and capabilities to achieve our net-zero goals.
How can partners benefit?
As a Move2Green ecosystem partner, you can:
- drive real impact and contribute to net-zero emission logistics chains
- grow your business and create value
- expand your competences
- unlock funding opportunities
If Kalmar accepts a joint project with the Move2Green ecosystem, Finnish partners may apply for Business Finland funding. All partners are encouraged to seek EU funding.
How can I join the ecosystem?
If you share our commitment to achieving net-zero emission logistics chains and have ideas or solutions in electrification, alternative energy sources or data-driven optimisation, we want to hear from you.
Express your interest/Submit a proposal via our form on the Move2Green webpage.
Is the ecosystem open to international partners?
Yes, we welcome non-Finnish companies. However, please note that Business Finland funding is restricted to Finnish partners, but we encourage all partners to explore EU-wide funding opportunities.