• With our growth funding, start-ups in North Karelia can strengthen their team, develop their business model and growth strategy, and open up new markets both in the home market and internationally. 
• Start-up Fund Joensuu invests primarily in start-up and growth companies that utilisedigitalisation, new forest bioeconomy products and services, new materials and innovative technologies. However, the fund has no sector restrictions, so other sectors are also potential investment targets. The target company must be located in the Joensuu area, be willing to move to the area, or be connected to the area through its operations.

• 8 group meetings, each lasting three hours.
• Meetings are approximately every two weeks

• Digital marketing tools (search engine optimization, Facebook/Instagram advertising, Google advertising, Analytics, Linked In customer acquisition)
• Production planning systems and ERP solutions

The coaching is free for participating companies.

In Grow² growth coaching, you will clarify the goals, opportunities and concrete measures of growth and turn them into a 3-5 year growth plan. The goal is the controlled and determined growth of your company. The coaching is carried out in groups of 6-8 people in which you can also exchange experiences, views and thoughts diversely with other entrepreneurs. In group coaching, your own growth plan is built step-by-step through advance assignments and confidential discussions. As a result, your thoughts about growth will inevitably become clearer!

The coaching costs €140 + VAT for participating companies. The training accumulates €1610 in de minimis aid.

The coaching includes:

• Ten group meetings
• Versatile advance assignments precede the coaching sessions, which you can also do together with the key personnel of your company.
• Personal meetings with your own coach.
• Growth is also supported by Business Joensuu's comprehensive growth and development services.

In LEAD coaching, you will develop your own leadership capabilities to the level required for growth and get a long-term guided peer support group to support your growth.

LEAD coaching is a long-term and inspiring development process of your entrepreneurship and leadership in good company. You will recognise your own growth potential for leadership and gain new skills and ways to manage your company's growth while engaging your work community.  

The coaching costs €140 + VAT for participating companies. The training accumulates €1610 in de minimis aid.

The year-long leadership coaching process includes:

• Group meetings held every month.
• Personal coaching at times agreed upon with you.

Prepare your business to succeed in the changing world of work! Technological innovations, new organizational structures, and major trends are reshaping the business environment and employer branding. The Future employer group coaching provides an in-depth understanding of upcoming work trends along with practical methods and tools for creating a compelling and distinctive employer brand.

The coaching is free for participating companies.

Coaching themes:

• Trends in work-life and a changing operating environment
• Building an employer vision
• Developing the future workplace
• Future employees and job roles
• AI in recruitment marketing
• Exceptional candidate experience: How do you stand out?
• Employee engagement and motivation

We coach companies in our region in various matters related to being an employer. Get in touch if you are wondering about recruitment, personnel competence development, being an employer or other employment or personnel matters. We also support you in beginning the process of recruiting international talents. International House Joensuu is your partner in ensuring a smooth relocation for foreign employees to Joensuu.

The coaching is free for participating companies.

KareliaBite offers international business coaching for companies in the food and natural products industries. During these coaching sessions, you will create a roadmap for purposeful internationalization.

In KareliaBite coaching, you will clarify your company's internationalization objectives, discover new export opportunities, and identify areas for development. The coaching packages are built around themes of international food and natural products industry events, as well as visits from international experts and stakeholders.