"Working with Business Joensuu has been incredibly easy and effortless for us. Business Joensuu has significantly lowered the threshold for establishing ourselves in Joensuu and has truly shown that they want us to be a part of the community."

– Anni Lehmuskero, Senior Optics, Entangly

"The Joensuu region is an excellent place for business. A major factor is the availability of skilled labor. We have no plans to relocate anywhere. On the contrary, we intend to centralize more of our operations here."

– Petri Holopainen, CEO, EFM Group Oy

"Joensuu offers an excellent environment for business growth. The city's support, entrepreneurial mindset, and services have made running a business easy.A key role has been played by the Start-up Fund Joensuu, which has helped Forte with early-stage financing.

Special thanks go to Kari Pulkkinen from the fund, whose expertise and commitment have been invaluable to Forte's growth and internationalization. His understanding of the local business landscape is truly valuable.""

– Jan Valkonen, Founder & CEO, ForteAI

""Joensuu is an excellent environment for entrepreneurs to operate and grow. The city's support is highly effective, taking into account the needs of entrepreneurs, and new ideas are welcomed with a positive attitude. The region offers both expertise and skilled professionals. The business environment has boldly defined its profile and continues to evolve in response to signals from the business sector.

The collaboration with Start-up Fund Joensuu and business services has been crucial in the early stages of our business, providing valuable support in financing and business development. The city's and networks' ability to meet our company's needs is a key factor for Carbonaide's multifaceted business, whether it concerns financing, commercialization, or advancing climate change mitigation."

- Jonne Hirvonen, Founder, Chief Operating Officer, Carbonaide Oy