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09.04.2026 • Photonics industry

Joensuu impresses international security technology leaders – Borderland Europe advances toward NATO-level testing

A group of international experts in surveillance and security technology visited the Joensuu region in mid-March to explore its testing and piloting capabilities and to plan upcoming testing...

31.03.2026 • Business Joensuu news

SOHJO 2026: The “Texas of Finland” Emerges from the Fusion of Energy, Industry and New Technology

Is Eastern Finland like Texas in the United States – a frontier region where strong industry, the energy sector and rapidly growing technology meet? This is a place where globally significant...

27.03.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Foot health device improves functional ability and supports rehabilitation – Recolth wins the Susicorn Startup Competition 2026

Recolth has won the Susicorn Startup Competition with its foot health device, RedStep, designed to relieve pain and restore mobility. It supports rehabilitation by activating foot function, making...

27.03.2026 • Business Joensuu news

University laboratories finally open to companies – “a dream come true,” says startup veteran

Millions have been invested in university equipment, and now the goal is to generate value by opening these laboratories to companies, says the organizer of the SOHJO Hackathon, which focuses on...

24.03.2026 • Investing in the Joensuu region

Borderland Europe Joins NATO Network – First Testing Event in Joensuu This June

Finland is establishing a new international innovation test field for border security and dual-use technologies as the Joensuu-based Borderland Europe testing environment joins the NATO Innovation...

10.03.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Nasdaq’s Closing Bell rings in Joensuu – SOHJO brings startups, companies, investors and growth markets together

The glow of growth shines from Joensuu to the world at SOHJO Business Event, where the rarely seen Nasdaq Closing Bell ceremony will take place as part of the program. The event features Slush...

06.03.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Turku and Joensuu launch Borderland Europe cooperation on digital security – could accelerate Finnish companies’ access to international procurements

Business development companies from Turku and Joensuu strengthen national and European cooperation in developing digital security, border security and dual-use technologies. Through the Borderland...

05.02.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Sign up for SOHJO Hacks – University R&D Labs Open to Companies for the First Time

Registration is now open for SOHJO Hacks, an international hackathon bringing together companies, researchers, startups, and student teams to co-create solutions for future challenges. Sohjo Hacks...

28.01.2026 • Green transition

Carbonaide raises €3.7 million to accelerate international growth and lead the decarbonisation of the construction industry

The Finnish carbonation company has developed a proven technology for mineralizing CO2 and sinking it permanently into concrete, making carbon-negative concrete profitable. The new funding will...

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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