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09.10.2023 • Business Joensuu news

The Joensuu innovation ecosystem showcases the region's strengths on the global stage

In Joensuu, the focus is on fostering innovation and international growth in the fields of forest bioeconomy and photonics. Sustainable innovations and new businesses are being created around forests...

27.09.2023 • Business Joensuu news

Growth funds investing EUR 150,000 in Joensuu-based Norrapro Oy, which manufactures water handling systems for bedrock facilities

The Start Up Fund Joensuu and the North Karelia Growth Fund invest in Norrapro Oy, which produces water handling systems for rock construction. The growth company collected a total of EUR 350,000 of...

26.09.2023 • Forest Joensuu

Joensuu-based Katriina Nuutinen designed the European Forest City of the Year Award for EFI

The European Forest Institute (EFI) annually awards the European Forest City of the Year Award to a city hosting EFI's annual conference. The 2023 EFI conference took place on September 20-22 in Novi...

25.09.2023 • Plastics and metal industry

North Karelian Companies at Subcontracting Fair 2023

The expertise of North Karelian companies is prominently showcased at the Subcontracting Fair 2023. You can find the joint booth of these companies in Hall A, near the main entrance.Subcontracting...

12.09.2023 • Business Joensuu news

The Materialisting platform received €300,000 in growth funding and will expand to the European sustainable construction market

The Joensuu-Helsinki-based start-up Materialisting Oy has collected €300,000 in growth funding and will start commercialising the digital Materialisting platform service in the European market. The...

07.09.2023 • Business Joensuu news

Joensuu aims to become an international hub for the forest industry

Press release on September 7, 2023City of Joensuu Joensuu aspires to secure a position at the forefront of the global forest industry. The city's strategic objective is to gain international...

28.06.2023 • Business Joensuu news

Attractive and community-oriented frisbee golf brand Clash Discs aims for strong growth in North America - secures €300,000 in seed funding

Frisbee golf disc manufacturer Clash Discs Oy aims for significant growth in its main market of North America by differentiating itself from other disc brands with its attractive and...

12.06.2023 • Business Joensuu news

Optics & Photonics Days 2023 gathered an international group of experts and over three hundred visitors in Joensuu

Optics & Photonics Days 2023 took place in Joensuu between 30th of May and 1st of June. Over three hundred registered conference participants, of which 25% came from abroad, attended the diverse...

02.06.2023 • Start-up entrepreneurs

Bring you unique and special experience with a coffee!

Customzied experience business is potential criteria for local businesses in Joensuu to step out of their comfort zone. With the belief that ‘Special and uncommon experience are what will make...

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02.07.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Joensuu Signs Cooperation Agreement with Chinese Hydrogen Hub

Business Joensuu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Daxing International Hydrogen Energy Demonstration Zone in Beijing, China. The agreement opens new opportunities for business...

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25.06.2026 • Tourism industry