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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...

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...

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...

25.05.2023 • Business Joensuu news

Start Me Up 2023 Award Gala Highlights

The Start Me Up 2023 business idea competition culminated yesterday with the announcement of the winners and their awarding at the Award Gala held in Joensuu Science Park. Look at the gala highlights...

24.05.2023 • Business Joensuu news

WoodSense - natural and functional ingredient for cosmetic products won the Start Me Up 2023 business idea competition

Press releaseFree for release on Wed 24 May 2023 at 15:15 The winner of the Start Me Up business idea competition is the high-quality WoodSense product manufactured by Mielikki Nordic, a manufacturer...

25.11.2022 • Business Joensuu news

A bright future is built together

The events of the Photonics Week, which started with the opening of the Joensuu Photonics Center on Monday 7 November, saw over 350 researchers, company representatives and interested city residents.

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03.11.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Good News from Joensuu, November 2026: The plastics industry is experiencing rapid growth

Revenue on the Rise for North Karelia Companies – Plastics Industry Booming Things are really taking off in North Karelia’s “Plastic Valley”: from January to June, the plastics industry’s revenue...

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27.10.2026 • Business Joensuu news