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22.01.2026 • ICT and digitisation

Youpret brings instant interpreting to everyone in Estonia

Traditionally, getting an interpreter has required lengthy planning and numerous email chains. Now a new era is beginning in Estonia, as Youpret's remote interpreting app makes professional...

08.01.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Sitra supports defence innovations in six cities – Joensuu’s focus is on border security

Sitra is accelerating innovation in the defence and security sector by supporting a new nationwide DEFINE network. Expanding to six cities, the collaboration will generate growth, jobs and new...

01.12.2025 • Business Joensuu news

Finland’s Longest-Running Startup Competition is now Susicorn

PRESS RELEASE 1 December 2025 The Start Me Up business idea competition, organized since 1999, has been renewed and will take place under the name Susicorn Startup Competition in 2026. It is...

18.11.2025 • Photonics industry

Eastern Finland’s regions unite to build a stronger startup ecosystem

Five regions in Eastern Finland — North Karelia, North Savo, South Karelia, South Savo and Kymenlaakso — have joined forces to strengthen the region’s startup ecosystem and boost its appeal to...

08.10.2025 • Business Joensuu news

Visma Sirius acquires Kodia Oy – Start Up Fund Joensuu among early investors

Visma Sirius, a provider of software solutions for the real estate sector, has expanded its operations by acquiring Kodia Oy, a Joensuu-based real estate software company. The acquisition was...

11.12.2024 • Business Joensuu news

Kelluu selected for NATO’s DIANA Programme from over 2,600 applicants

The Finnish company Kelluu Oy, specializing in environmental data collection with airships, is one of 75 companies chosen for NATO's DIANA Programme for 2025. Out of more than 2,600 applications,...

21.11.2024 • Photonics industry

The Eastern Finland BORDERLAND event brought together investors, companies, and experts interested in border security and dual-use technologies in Helsinki

Eastern Finland plays a key role in the evolving geopolitical landscape. The "BORDERLAND - Securing the Future" event, held in Helsinki ahead of Slush Week, was an excellent demonstration of both the...

17.10.2024 • Business Joensuu news

Feteco Oy focuses on Data-Driven Management

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...

26.09.2024 • Business Joensuu news

North Karelian companies prominently featured at Subcontracting Fair 2024

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...

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25.06.2026 • Tourism industry

Finnish Forestry Expertise Attracts Global Interest – Canada's Ken Day Returns for His Third Study Tour

Finland continues to attract a steady stream of international forestry professionals eager to learn from the country's world-leading expertise. During the past two years alone, approximately 300...

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08.06.2026 • City of Kitee