Borderland - Digital Border Security

Living Lab - Test Your Limits

We are currently creating a Living Lab, where companies have the opportunity to test technological solutions in a real-world environment under challenging Arctic conditions.

We want to hear from companies interested in the Living Lab environment to better serve current and future industry needs. Get in touch!

Key Location Facts

  1. Finland has the longest NATO border with Russia: 1343km

  2. Joensuu is just 60 km from the Russian border

  3. Only 1 hour by flight, 4.5 hours by train or car from Helsinki.

Strong Industry Leaders & Growing Startup Ecosystem

• Main industries: ICT, Photonics, Digital Forestry and metal & plastic
• Growing start-up ecosystem:  70 start-ups 116m€ turnover / 2024
• Growing Defence & dual-use ecosystem: Digital Border Security

Dispelix Oy, Kelluu Oy, Broman Group Oy, Arbonaut Oy Ltd, Silo AI Oy, Abloy Oy, John Deere Forestry Oy, CGI, Solita Oy, Siili Solutions Oyj, Blancco Oy Ltd, Kesla Oyj, Pohjois-Karjalan Sähkö Oy

Strong Educational & RDI Sector

World-class expertise in Photonics, Environmental AI, Cybersecurity and Digital Forestry at the University of Eastern Finland and Karelia University of Applied Sciences

Their collaboration with local businesses ensures a steady stream of highly skilled professionals.

Wide talent pool for all RDI-related roles