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23.06.2021 • Business Joensuu news

Start-up Fund Joensuu invests in Redkik to improve marine cargo insurance practices

Redkik, a Finnish-American Insurtech start-up raises investment to improve and transform marine cargo insurance for the transportation and supply chain industry.

19.05.2021 • Business Joensuu news

Privacy screen cover chosen as the winner of Start Me Up 2021

The Obview privacy protection system, which prevents illicit viewing of electronic monitors, has been chosen as the winner of the Start Me Up business idea competition. According to the panel of...

06.04.2021 • Business Joensuu news

Start Me Up 2021 competition receives nearly 200 business ideas

192 ideas were submitted to the Start Me Up business idea competition before the deadline at the end of March. The Start Me Up competition, organised by Business Joensuu, seeks out brain-busting...

01.03.2021 • Business Joensuu news

Start-up Fund Joensuu invested EUR 100,000 in the growth of Kelluu Oy

Kelluu Oy, which manufactures miniature autopilot airships to perform many kind of airborne data transfer duties, has received an investment of 100,000 euros from the Start-up Fund Joensuu, which...

24.11.2020 • Business Joensuu news

Start-up Fund invests EUR 100,000 in gaming company Vaki Ltd. to support its growth

Joensuu-based gaming company Vaki Ltd has received an investment of EUR 100,000 from the Start Up Development Joensuu – Investment Fund which operates via a subsidiary of Business Joensuu. The...

15.09.2020 • Business Joensuu news

Start-up Fund Joensuu invests EUR 100,000 in Fiuge Oy

The crowdsourced delivery service Fiuge Oy, which is based in Kontiolahti, has received an investment of EUR 100,000 from the Startup Development Joensuu – Investment Fund. The fast-growing and...

30.06.2020 • Business Joensuu news

Start-up Fund Joensuu invests EUR 100,000 to help Hypermemo to grow

Hypermemo Ltd, a photonics company based in Joensuu, has received an investment of EUR 100,000 from the Startup Development Joensuu – Investment Fund which operates via a subsidiary of Business...

13.05.2020 • Business Joensuu news

Start Me Up 2020 main award to Viestra Oy

Ending at the end of March, this year’s Start Me Up business idea competition inspired many innovative individuals and companies to pursue the EUR 20,000 prize. In addition to the monetary award,...

04.02.2020 • Business Joensuu news

The Start Me Up 2020 business idea competition is now open for entries

The Start Me Up business idea competition organised by Business Joensuu is now open for entries. Start Me Up is looking for mind-blowing ideas which can grow into new North Karelian success stories....

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27.10.2026 • Business Joensuu news

North Karelia Named Europe’s Most Authentic Cultural & Nature Tourism Destination

North Karelia has received the prestigious European Travel Awards 2026 recognition as the Most Authentic Cultural & Nature Tourism Destination. The award highlights the region’s unique combination of...

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24.10.2026 • City of Joensuu