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Our region offers many good reasons to be an entrepreneur

When you want to place yourself in a great location, grow your business or set up your own company in the Joensuu and Central Karelia regions, we provide you with information, support and expertise. Find the motivation for entrepreneurship, the best future experts and the undisputed top of the forest bioeconomy, the metal and plastic industry, photonics and ICT - and much more!

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Investing and placement in the area

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A company starts from an idea

Even all the big operators have started as a small company. When you are dreaming about your own business, you need the right support to get started. Our experts can help you refine and test your ideas until you’re ready to start your business.

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Best ingredients for growth

When you are growing your business, we help you to clarify your opportunities and identify development needs. We offer a comprehensive set of services to help ensure your company's competitiveness and add value to your customers. Let's find out together what the recipe for your company's success is!

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Head to international markets

Would you also like to conquer international markets? Internationalisation is a natural part of the growth and business strategy of many companies. We help you strengthen your capabilities and take you to the global markets in practice.

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Welcome to success!

Looking for a good home for your business or investment? There are global industrial companies, interesting growth companies and dynamic start-ups in Joensuu and Central Karelia. Our experts will help you connect with potential business partners and the research networks in our university city.

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Facilities to meet your company’s needs

Rent premises, work in a coworking facility or hold meetings in the high-profile Science Park. Enjoy all the services under the same roof.

Science Park is operated by Business Joensuu Oy. 

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Did you know that 434 new companies were established in the Joensuu region in 2023.

Up to 107 companies relocated to the Joensuu region from elsewhere in 2023.