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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...

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...

08.01.2025 • Business Joensuu news

How are companies? – Business campaign supporting entrepreneurs in Outokumpu and Polvijärvi in January

The How are companies? business campaign by Business Joensuu kicks off in January for the fifth time. The campaign brings business experts to meet entrepreneurs in Outokumpu during Week 3 (January...

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...

09.04.2024 • Business Joensuu news

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10.11.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Finnair’s decision to operate commercial flights reflects the vitality of the Joensuu region

Commercial flights to Joensuu give businesses and travellers greater certainty about future connections. Last week, Finnair announced that it would continue operating flights to Joensuu on a...

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03.11.2026 • Business Joensuu news