Innovation Ecosystem & Living Lab in Joensuu, Finland
Borderland - Digital Border Security
Joensuu is creating the world’s leading Living Lab for digital border security and dual use technologies.
Our growing innovation ecosystem and dynamic Startup scene consists of companies working in security solutions, digitalization and environmental AI.
We draw from our strengths in ICT, photonics, digital forestry and metal & plastics industries.
University of Eastern Finland - strong focus on RDI.
Test Your Limits
Companies have the opportunity to test technological solutions in a real-world environment under challenging Arctic conditions.
Themes:
Cybersecurity
- Continuity management
- Society's crisis preparedness
- Digital solutions
- Artificial intelligence
- Autonomous solutions
Continuity management
- Security of supply
- Contingency planning
GPS interference
- In aviation
- In agriculture
- In business operations
Data security & privacy
Digital border surveillance
Digital road monitoring
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
Join us in pushing the boundaries of innovation at the edge of Europe!
More information:
Mervi Huttunen
Key Account Manager, Digital Border Security and ICT
Key Account Manager, Digital Border Security and ICT
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