Karelia University of Applied Sciences organizes Karelia Entrepreneurship Expo on 9th of April 2025, in Wärtsilä Campus, Joensuu. We will showcase a unique selection of live company interviews and local best practices. All colleagues, students, and local representatives interested in entrepreneurship are welcome to join us!
Join us in this historic moment as we celebrate and honor the outstanding achievements of local entrepreneurs in Karelia Entrepreneurship Awards.
Event details:
Date: 9th of April 2025
Time: 10-14
Location: Wärtsilä Campus, Joensuu
Event programme
| 10:00 | Opening words |
| 10:00 | Main stage expo area opens – Explore stands by startups, SMEs, organizations |
| 10:10 | Keynote: Tomi Haring, Business Joensuu |
| 10:30 | Pitching competition in partnership with Sandler |
| 11:00 | Entrepreneur interview: Leo Fadi, Vesko Oy |
| 11:15 | Entrepreneur interview: Kirsi Varis, Elokinker Oy |
| 11:30 | Investor interview: Kari Pulkkinen, fund manager, StartUp Fund Joensuu |
| 11:50 | International expo area opening words – Exploring business cultures |
| 12:00 | International Expo – Business Cultures in Asia Workshops: 1) International student’s AI-powered entrepreneurship pathway with Heli Saario, Business Joensuu 2) Business idea helpdesk with Talent Hub Eastern Finland 3) ”Brand it and bank it” – try entrepreneurship while studying |
| 13:45 | Karelia Entrepreneurship Awards 2025 |
Karelia NEXT podcast series is now in Spotify! 🎉
How to start a start-up? Wondering what challenges new entrepreneurs are facing? How to start your own business as a student?
In the Karelia NEXT podcast series, international students of Karelia University of Applied Sciences are discussing entrepreneurial topics with the experts and entrepreneurs of our region.
Follow us and the expo preparations also on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok !
Interested in having an own stand to showcase your company or organization, and meet the students? Take the opportunity to network and book a stand at the expo! Register here as an exhibitor: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/7F0F61CEA6DA7EF8.
Venue
Karelia University of Applied Sciences, Wärtsilä campus, Karjalankatu 3, Joensuu, Finland
More information
For further information, please contact Varpumaria Jeskanen, varpumaria.jeskanen(at)karelia.fi
The event is organized in collaboration with INVEST European University Alliance, Talent Hub Eastern Finland, Monikulttuuriset opintopolut project , Entrepreneurial competence and skills project and students of Karelia’s International Business program.
