Jukka Kurkinen was on the lookout for a final career project after over a decade in international online business and then leading product development at a major engineering firm. In 2021, he found...

The expertise and innovative solutions of North Karelian metal, plastics, and electronics industries are prominently showcased at the Subcontracting Fair 2024, taking place from October 1st to 3rd at...

The metal and plastic industry is thriving in the Joensuu region. Following the lead of international key companies such as Abloy, John Deere Forestry, Mantsinen Group, and Kesla, a large number of...

Joensuu aims to be the easiest city for businesses in Finland. To support this goal, the city, Joensuu Entrepreneurs Association, Pielisjoki Entrepreneurs, and Pyhäselkä Entrepreneurs have signed a...

Release August, 21, 2024

We aim to make Joensuu the most business-friendly city of its size in Finland, where companies can easily be heard, operate, develop, and grow. This fall, the Business...

Press Release May 28, 2024

Business Joensuu’s How are companies doing? campaign is underway for the fourth time in Heinävesi in June 2024. During the campaign, Business Joensuu's experts will...

Joensuu's position as one of Europe's leading centers of expertise in photonics and optics was further strengthened when the Swedish company Entangly expanded its operations to the region.

VitalSigns Oy’s innovation in the field of health technology, the Response 1.0 diagnostic device, has been awarded the first prize in the Start Me Up business idea competition. The smart device...

This year, the Start Me Up business idea competition received 168 accepted proposals, with the aim of discovering and supporting new growth entrepreneurs and startups. After the initial screening by...