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Where Businesses Grow
The Joensuu region is an internationally attractive hub for business, innovation, investment, and talent.
Whether you're launching a new venture, growing your business, investing or establishing operations in Finland, we're here to help you succeed.
With world-class expertise, leading research and education, strong international networks and a competitive business environment, the Joensuu region offers excellent conditions for business growth, investment and innovation.
More collaboration.
More talent and expertise.
More opportunities for growth.
You are surrounded by a community that wants to see your business succeed.
In the Joensuu region, business success is a shared goal. Companies gain access to skilled talent, strong partnerships and networks that help create new solutions, strengthen capabilities and accelerate growth.
Home to Finland's most multidisciplinary university, world-class research and education, and internationally recognised growth industries, the Joensuu region offers a collaborative business and innovation ecosystem for companies, investors and talent. Here, there is room to innovate, invest, grow and build a sustainable future in Finland and international markets.
Services at the Speed of Business
From the first steps of entrepreneurship to startup growth, business development, international expansion, relocation and investments, our free expert services and coaching programmes help your company identify new opportunities, innovate and achieve its growth ambitions.
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Entrepreneurship on your terms. Get inspired and take the first step towards your goals. There is no single right way to become an entrepreneur, but together we can make the journey much easier. We help you develop your business idea, establish your company and take your first steps as an entrepreneur.
Bigger opportunities for ambitious startups. When international growth is your goal, we help your startup access networks, talent, funding opportunities and new business opportunities.
Invest in the Joensuu Region
The Joensuu region offers businesses access to skilled talent, strong industry networks and internationally recognised business clusters. The close cooperation between companies, research institutions and education providers creates an environment where investments can thrive.
Whether you are expanding your operations, establishing a new location or investing in future growth, the Joensuu region provides ready-to-build business parks, industrial plots, greenfield investment opportunities and flexible business premises. Our experts help you identify the right opportunities and location for your business.
The Drivers of Growth and Investment in the Joensuu Region
Home to the world's largest forest machine factory. A global leader in locking and security solutions. Finland's largest photonics ecosystem. Finland's largest green hydrogen production facility under construction. Pioneering carbon-negative concrete technologies.
The Joensuu region's leading industries and flagship companies attract investment, talent, and business opportunities from around the world. This is where innovations in clean energy, photonics, security, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable industry are created for rapidly growing global markets.
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A Hub of Growth
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Forest Joensuu | The Forest Capital of Europe
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Photonics Joensuu | Among Europe's leading hubs for photonics research, education and business
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NATO Innovation Range | A testing and development environment for defence and dual-use technologies
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20,000 students and an international talent community strengthening companies’ talent and recruitment pool
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Finland's only Master's Degree Programme in Photonics Engineering
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A manufacturing network of 200 metal industry companies and subcontracting partners
- A vibrant region of 120,000 residents for businesses and talent
The Newsroom keeps you up to date with what's happening in the Joensuu region's business community.
Discover Business Joensuu news, company success stories, upcoming business events, and the latest content and media highlights covering growth, investments, talent and entrepreneurship.
Events
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Pyhäselän yrittäjien iltakahvit Tikun Puuhevosessa
28.09.2026 17.00—19.00Joensuu -
Alihankintamessut Tampereella 29.9.–1.10.2026: Tervetuloa Pohjois-Karjalan yritysten yhteisosastolle
29.09.2026–01.10.2026 -
P-K kauppakamari: Vientimahdollisuuksia Ukrainassa – yritykset mukaan jälleenrakentamiseen
29.09.2026 12.30—15.00Joensuu -
Neljän kunnan suuret yrittäjäjuhlat
03.10.2026 17.00—23.00Polvijärvi -
Paikallinen luomu ruokalistalla - keittiötyöpaja
05.10.2026 11.00—16.00Joensuu Joensuu -
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Löydä julkiset kilpailutukset ja niiden bisnesmahdollisuudet
07.10.2026 08.30—09.30Webinaari -
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Kosmetiikkaa luonnosta -webinaari
07.10.2026 09.00—10.30Webinaari -
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Someen siitä! Käytännön somekoulutus yrittäjille - Kesälahti
08.10.2026 08.00—12.00Kitee -
Someen siitä! Käytännön somekoulutus yrittäjille - Joensuu
20.10.2026 16.00—20.00Joensuu -
Business Cafe: Yritysturvallisuus muuttuvassa maailmassa
21.10.2026 08.30—10.00Joensuu -
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Talousilta uusille yrittäjille
27.10.2026 17.00—19.00Outokumpu -
Someen siitä! Käytännön somekoulutus yrittäjille - Outokumpu
28.10.2026 08.00—12.00 -
Virtaa-ryhmävalmennus matkailu-, ravitsemus- ja tapahtuma-alojen ja näitä tukevien palveluiden yrityksille
28.10.2026–03.02.2027Joensuu -
Webinar: Discover Business Opportunities with the United Nations
29.10.2026 09.00—10.00Webinaari -
P-K kauppakamari: HHJ-kurssi
12.11.2026–04.12.2026Joensuu
Business Joensuu is your partner throughout every stage of entrepreneurship and business growth. We help you identify new opportunities, navigate challenges, and take the next steps with confidence.
Our services are free of charge, confidential, and available throughout the Joensuu region, including Joensuu, Heinävesi, Ilomantsi, Kitee, Liperi, Outokumpu, Polvijärvi, Rääkkylä, and Tohmajärvi.
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