Startup Joensuu – Where Startups Grow

Startup Joensuu and the City of Joensuu work together to strengthen the region’s startup ecosystem and create new opportunities for growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Through this partnership, startups gain access to networks, expertise, events, and support services that help them develop their businesses, attract talent, and scale internationally. Together, we are building Joensuu into an attractive environment for entrepreneurs, investors, and innovative companies.

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Startup Joensuu and Redstone Nordics Oy work together to support ambitious startups on their growth journey. Redstone manages North Karelia Growth Fund II, a €10 million early-stage venture capital fund investing in promising growth companies in North Karelia.

The fund was launched in cooperation with the City of Joensuu, with Business Joensuu as its regional partner. Through the partnership, startups gain access to investor expertise, funding opportunities, strategic guidance and valuable networks that support business development and international growth.

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North Karelia Growth Fund II  

Startup Joensuu and Karelia University of Applied Sciences work together to strengthen entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup growth in the region. The partnership connects students, researchers, and entrepreneurs, creating opportunities for new business ideas, practical collaboration, talent development, and the commercialization of innovations. Together, we help build a vibrant startup ecosystem that supports sustainable growth and future business success.

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Startup Joensuu and the University of Eastern Finland work together to transform research, expertise, and innovation into new business opportunities. The partnership connects students, researchers, and startups, supporting entrepreneurship, commercialization, talent development, and the creation of growth-oriented companies. Together, we strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem and help build internationally competitive businesses from Joensuu.

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Startup Joensuu and the North Karelia Chamber of Commerce work together to strengthen the region’s startup ecosystem by connecting growth-oriented companies with business networks, expertise and new opportunities. The partnership supports entrepreneurship, innovation and international growth by creating valuable connections between startups, established businesses and industry leaders. Through joint events, networking opportunities and knowledge sharing, the collaboration helps startups build relationships, gain visibility and accelerate their growth.

The partnership combines Startup Joensuu’s entrepreneurial community with the Chamber’s extensive business network, creating stronger opportunities for companies to grow and succeed in North Karelia and beyond.

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Startup Joensuu and North Karelia Entrepreneurs work together to support entrepreneurship, startup growth and business development across the region. The partnership connects startups with experienced entrepreneurs, peer networks, events and practical business expertise that help companies grow and succeed. Together, we strengthen the entrepreneurial community in North Karelia and create new opportunities for innovation, collaboration and sustainable business growth.

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Startup Joensuu and Joensuu Entrepreneurship Society (Joensuu ES) work together to inspire entrepreneurship, support startup creation and strengthen the region’s entrepreneurial community. The partnership connects students, aspiring entrepreneurs and startups with events, networks, mentoring and opportunities to develop new ideas into successful businesses. Together, we foster an entrepreneurial mindset and help build the next generation of growth companies in Joensuu.

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