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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...

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...

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.

07.09.2022 • Business Joensuu news

Start-up Fund Joensuu and North Karelia Growth Fund invested EUR 200,000 in SeeTrue Technologies

The Start-up Fund Joensuu and the North Karelia Growth Fund have both invested EUR 100,000 in SeeTrue Technologies, which produces eye tracking technology. The company's current owners also took...

30.06.2020 • Business Joensuu news

Start-up Fund Joensuu invests EUR 100,000 to help Hypermemo to grow

Hypermemo Ltd, a photonics company based in Joensuu, has received an investment of EUR 100,000 from the Startup Development Joensuu – Investment Fund which operates via a subsidiary of Business...

08.05.2019 • Business Joensuu news

Start Me Up 2019 main prize to a microelectronics innovation PillarHall, a spin-off research project of VTT

Organised for the first time by Business Joensuu, the Start Me Up business idea competition inspired a record number of ideas. The business idea competition was organised for the 18th time this...

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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...

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28.01.2026 • Green transition

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

26.01.2026 • Green transition

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