The Joensuu Region

The Joensuu region provides excellent opportunities to fulfil the dreams of the modern age. In the Joensuu region, the closeness of the natural world is combined with a wide range of services. Excellent connections and service networks make North Karelia a convenient place to live, work, and pursue various interests. With its beautiful and clean environment and comprehensive services, the region is a natural choice for people who want to get more out of their lives.

In the Joensuu region, entrepreneurship is encouraged and significant investments are made to support its development and internationalization. The region offers excellent conditions for investments in extending retailing and service operations. Good connections and the location close to the Finno-Russian border bring logistical benefits, especially to industrial companies aiming to enter the vast Russian and Scandinavian markets.

Companies benefit from the diverse education, training, and research operations. Often companies rapidly adopt the results of applied research in their operations. Educational institutions have traditionally worked in close cooperation with local companies, which ensures that they receive labour that has been trained to meet their specific needs.