Ahti has announced that its FuelEU Maritime Pool platform has secured additional funding from Business Finland.
Ahti was first awarded Business Finland support in September 2024. That initial grant enabled the company to accelerate development of its Ahti Pool platform, further internationalise its offering, and maintain full unbiased neutrality.
This new funding marks a significant milestone for Ahti. Business Finland’s R&D funding is considered to endorse the commercial opportunities for Ahti Pool in the maritime emissions compliance market.
Ahti CEO Risto-Juhani Kariranta said: “Business Finland’s funding of Ahti Pool is recognition of the maturity of our technology and its global scaling potential. Today the platform is enabling compliance and monetisation of FuelEU Maritime overcompliance, but the technology will also streamline adherence with IMO Net Zero. This support will enable us to deepen our R&D efforts, strengthen our platform, and hire top-tier talent to meet rising demand for Ahti Pool from global shipowners and operators operating in EU waters.”
Ahti’s track record in 2024 and 2025 – characterised by strong commercial uptake from several major shipping companies – is said to have convinced Business Finland that Ahti Pool is a promising technology with a critical role to play in decarbonising shipping. The funds will be dedicated to continued R&D, as well as the expansion of Ahti’s R&D team, creating new jobs in Finland’s growing cleantech sector.
Lari Rajantie, Chief Funding Advisor, Startup Funding at Business Finland, said: “Business Finland is committed to supporting innovative solutions that tackle global challenges. Ahti Pool is a ground-breaking platform that helps the maritime sector comply with FuelEU Maritime regulations while delivering strong commercial results. We are pleased to continue our partnership with Ahti as they scale their solution and contribute to sustainable shipping worldwide.”
Image: Ahti Pool (source: Ahti)
