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27.09.2024 • Internationalisation

Forest Joensuu – International Collaboration and New Opportunities at DEMO International in Ottawa

Finland and Canada have a long history of collaboration in the field of forestry. For both countries, forests are economically and culturally significant natural resources, drawing attention now as...

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...

23.09.2024 • Business Joensuu news

Metal and Plastic Industry Growing and Innovating in the Joensuu Region

The metal and plastic industry is thriving in the Joensuu region. Following the lead of international key companies such as Abloy, John Deere Forestry, Mantsinen Group, and Kesla, a large number of...

21.08.2024 • Business Joensuu news

Business Whisperers supporting businesses in Joensuu

Release August, 21, 2024 We aim to make Joensuu the most business-friendly city of its size in Finland, where companies can easily be heard, operate, develop, and grow. This fall, the Business...

24.05.2024 • Photonics industry

Photonics Company Entangly Expands to Joensuu: "Targeted Solutions for the Needs of Finnish Industry"

Joensuu's position as one of Europe's leading centers of expertise in photonics and optics was further strengthened when the Swedish company Entangly expanded its operations to the region.

15.05.2024 • Business Joensuu news

Space age diagnostic device for healthcare and consumers – VitalSigns is the winner in the Start Me Up 2024 business idea competition

VitalSigns Oy’s innovation in the field of health technology, the Response 1.0 diagnostic device, has been awarded the first prize in the Start Me Up business idea competition. The smart device...

19.03.2024 • Business Joensuu news

Register for the Start Me Up Business Idea Competition Award Gala on May 15, 2024

Which business idea will win the Start Me Up 2024 Business Idea Competition? And which ideas shine in other competition categories? Come join us, get excited, and listen to the winning ideas while...

14.03.2024 • Business Joensuu news

Kitee accelerates, Kitee trends!

The Puhos bio-wood terminal in Kitee attracts competitive green industries with its excellent logistics. There are already eager investors in line: from food production for further processing and...

25.01.2024 • Business Joensuu news

Start Me Up business idea competition fuels success for international ventures – Seeking ideas again from February 1st

Media release January 25, 2024From top-notch aerial imaging equipment floating in airships to food for luxury yachts, turning waste wood into charred building material, and groundbreaking X-ray...

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10.09.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Succeed in North Karelia! – Joint Stand at Alihankinta 2026

North Karelia’s strong industrial expertise will be on display at Alihankinta 2026 in Tampere from 29 September to 1 October 2026. Companies from our region will gather at the North Karelia joint...

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31.08.2026 • Business Joensuu news