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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...

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...

04.02.2025 • Business Joensuu news

How are companies? – Business campaign supporting entrepreneurs in Tohmajärvi, Kitee and Rääkkylä

The How are companies? business campaign by Business Joensuu connects experts with entrepreneurs in Tohmajärvi, Kitee, and Rääkkylä throughout February and March. The campaign offers entrepreneurs a...

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...

25.03.2024 • Business Joensuu news

Finnish Enterprise Agencies and Business Joensuu collaborate

Business Joensuu has joined the Finnish Enterprise Agencies (Suomen Uusyrityskeskukset ry) as a member since March 1, 2024. Through this partnership, Business Joensuu will now be involved in the...

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...

29.01.2024 • Business Joensuu news

How are companies in Central Karelia 2024?

Press Release January 29, 2024 Business Joensuu is launching their "How are companies?" campaign for the second time in Central Karelia, specifically in Kitee, Rääkkylä, and Tohmajärvi. Throughout...

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...

28.12.2022 • Business Joensuu news

Kitee, Rääkkylä and Tohmajärvi in agreements with Business Joensuu

The municipalities of Kitee, Rääkkylä and Tohmajärvi have concluded service agreements with Business Joensuu. Business Joensuu will offer business and employment services to companies of different...

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24.10.2026 • City of Joensuu

Canadian Filmmaker Explores Finnish Forest Management to Prevent Wildfires

Canadian documentary filmmaker Murray Wilson travelled to Joensuu to film his new documentary, Smoke Season, and interview Finnish forestry experts. Having witnessed devastating wildfires in his home...

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20.10.2026 • Photonics industry