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18.05.2022 • Business Joensuu news

The winner of the Start Me Up 2022 business idea competition is a unique UCOT solution

UCOT solution – a microchip-based transceiver that boosts data transfer and shrinks the data centre to the size of a sea container. The UCOT solution developed in co-operation between the University...

10.02.2022 • Business Joensuu news

87% of public procurement contracts for SMEs

56.5% of public contracts tendered through North Karelia’s Procurement Services were awarded to local suppliers, and the value of these contracts exceeded EUR 196.5 million. SMEs accounted for 87% of...

01.02.2022 • Business Joensuu news

The Start Me Up 2022 business idea competition winner is in for a jackpot

Joensuu is seeking for the most potential business idea of the year as the Start Me Up business idea competition led by Business Joensuu starts again. The most potential idea presented to the jury...

19.05.2021 • Business Joensuu news

Privacy screen cover chosen as the winner of Start Me Up 2021

The Obview privacy protection system, which prevents illicit viewing of electronic monitors, has been chosen as the winner of the Start Me Up business idea competition. According to the panel of...

06.04.2021 • Business Joensuu news

Start Me Up 2021 competition receives nearly 200 business ideas

192 ideas were submitted to the Start Me Up business idea competition before the deadline at the end of March. The Start Me Up competition, organised by Business Joensuu, seeks out brain-busting...

15.09.2020 • Business Joensuu news

Start-up Fund Joensuu invests EUR 100,000 in Fiuge Oy

The crowdsourced delivery service Fiuge Oy, which is based in Kontiolahti, has received an investment of EUR 100,000 from the Startup Development Joensuu – Investment Fund. The fast-growing and...

13.05.2020 • Business Joensuu news

Start Me Up 2020 main award to Viestra Oy

Ending at the end of March, this year’s Start Me Up business idea competition inspired many innovative individuals and companies to pursue the EUR 20,000 prize. In addition to the monetary award,...

04.02.2020 • Business Joensuu news

The Start Me Up 2020 business idea competition is now open for entries

The Start Me Up business idea competition organised by Business Joensuu is now open for entries. Start Me Up is looking for mind-blowing ideas which can grow into new North Karelian success stories....

14.10.2019 • Business Joensuu news

Start Up Fund Joensuu to provide financing and expertise to growth-oriented startups

Features 2.5 million euros in capital and 13 private investors. The fund will focus on companies that aim for expansion and international growth by supporting their first-stage funding rounds – the...

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08.06.2026 • City of Kitee

NATO Testing Event Underway in Finland – Drone Startup Praises Testing Conditions at Kitee Airfield

Finland’s role in NATO’s innovation and testing activities continues to grow. Dozens of Finnish and international defence technology companies have gathered in Finland for the NATO Innovation Range...

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01.06.2026 • City of Kitee