Funding and investment

Does your company – whether you are a new entrepreneur, startup, or SME – need funding for development, investments, or growth? We help you plan the necessary steps, identify public and private financing options, and apply for the most suitable funding for your business.

The right business financing accelerates development

Behind every successful company is a well-considered and effective financing solution. Whether it’s starting your business, developing operations, expanding internationally, financing investments, or funding a business acquisition in an ownership change, timely and appropriate financing plays a key role. We also provide coaching to finalize your business plan before applying for start-up grants or other funding.

Expertise in planning and applying for funding solutions

We will guide you on what type of funding is available for your business in different situations: public or private financing, loans, equity funding, ELY Centre funding for businesses, Finnvera business financing, or other business subsidies. We help you design a financing package that supports your company’s development goals, investments, and long-term growth.

Funding options with experience and insight to support your growth

We offer coaching and insights into different business financing options, financiers, financing terms, and application processes, taking into account your company’s overall situation.

Contact us well in advance before starting your project, as public funding cannot be granted for a project that has already begun.

Our financing services for companies are free of charge (excluding possible external expert coaching). We serve businesses operating in the regions of Heinävesi, Ilomantsi, Joensuu, Outokumpu, Polvijärvi, Kitee, Rääkkylä, and Tohmajärvi.

Public funding opportunities for businesses

There are various funding options available to support business growth, development and investments. We help you make the most of these opportunities and find the right funding solution for your company.

Finnvera financing solutions

Finnvera provides loans, guarantees and export financing solutions for different stages of business development, including starting a business, growth, investments, ownership arrangements, exports and internationalisation. Finnvera’s financing complements your overall funding package in cooperation with banks, private investors and the Team Finland network.
Explore Finnvera’s financing solutions.

Economic Development Centre – Business development grant (ERDF)

The Economic Development Centre provides development grants for SMEs to support investments, growth, internationalisation and business renewal. Funding can be used, for example, to launch new business activities, strengthen innovation and improve competitiveness. Funding is sector-specific.
Explore the Economic Development Centre’s funding opportunities.

Rural business funding

Rural business funding supports business start-ups, development and investments in rural areas. It is primarily targeted at micro and SME businesses.

Funding is granted by the Economic Development Centre and local Leader groups. In North Karelia, the Leader groups are Joensuu Region Leader, Keski-Karjala Jetina and Vaara-Karjala Leader.
Learn more about rural business funding from the Economic Development Centre
Learn more about Leader funding and the Rural Development Fund

Business Finland funding services

Business Finland offers funding for research, product development and a wide range of business development needs, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises. Large companies and research organisations can receive funding for joint projects with SMEs.
Explore Business Finland’s funding services.

Watch the video to see how Ecoaims Oy has leveraged funding and Business Joensuu’s services to accelerate its growth.