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  • Services for all stages of entrepreneurship

    We provide practical support and expertise for the different stages and challenges of your entrepreneurship. You can operate in any industry.

  • Your growth story is ready to start

    Our coaching will help you achieve results and find solutions to key business challenges.

  • Science Park – more than square meters

    Rent office space or organize meetings at Science Park and enjoy all the services under the same roof.

  • World-class top expertise

    A sustainable future is being built in Joensuu through cutting-edge research, education and world-class companies. We are a forerunner in digital forestry, an international leader in nano- and micro-optics and a growing ICT Hub.

  • VisitKarelia

    VisitKarelia, as part of Business Joensuu, promotes the tourism marketing, development, and international and national tourism cooperation of North Karelia.

Grow your success in the Joensuu region

Joensuu - Finland's easiest city for businesses | Business Joensuu

For startups and scaleups, the Joensuu and Central Karelia region offers a unique business environment where responsibility, advanced technologies, and RDI collaboration between universities, research, and industry come together.
Forest expertise, light-based technologies and clean energy fuel new international business and innovation.

StartUp Joensuu is a network and growth platform for susicorns – and for startups aiming high.
Join our thriving startup community!

Joensuu is one of Finland’s largest student cities. We build the future of business with skilled professionals from all levels of education.

World-changing solutions are born in Joensuu’s leading sectors:

  • Forest Joensuu – climate-smart forest and circular economy innovations
  • Photonics Joensuu – cutting-edge expertise in photonics and light technologies across research, education, innovation, and business
  • Energy Joensuu – hydrogen economy solutions using renewable electricity and biogenic CO₂
  • Borderland Europe – digital border security and dual-use technologies
  • Outokumpu Mining Hub – responsible mining and environmental solutions
  • Metal and Plastics Industry – strong manufacturing and subcontracting networks in metal, plastics, and electronics

Together with our network, we are committed to making Joensuu the easiest city to do business in Finland.
The future is built in Joensuu - be involved!

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Investing and placement in the area

Investing and placement in the area

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On the Path to Growth

Be inspired by our clients’ coaching journeys! Watch the On the Path to Growth video series and discover the insights, support, and learning that Business Joensuu’s growth coaching offers for entrepreneurs, companies, and organisations.

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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 750 new companies were established in the Joensuu region in 2024.

Up to 100 companies relocated to the Joensuu region from elsewhere in 2024.