Karelia University of Applied Sciences organizes Karelia Entrepreneurship Expo on 25th of March 2026, 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 inspirational moment as we celebrate and honor the outstanding achievements of local entrepreneurs in Karelia Entrepreneurship Awards.
Event details:
Date: March 25, 2026
Time: 10-14
Location: Wärtsilä Campus, Joensuu
Event programme
| 10:00-10:10 | Opening words |
| 10:10-10:25 | Keynote |
| 10:30-10:50 | Entrepreneur panel discussion |
| 10:50-11:00 | Entrepreneur interview |
| 11:05-11:20 | Investor interview |
| 11:20-12:00 | Student pitching competition |
| 12:00-13:45 | International Expo |
| 12:00-13:45 | Workshops: to be published in January |
| 13:45 – 14:00 | Karelia Entrepreneurship Awards 2025 |
Karelia NEXT podcast series is 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/496FEBCC6874E1D8
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.
