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Project cooperationUpdated on 1 December 2025

Partner with Joensuu – Driving Sustainable Growth and Innovation Together

Tiina Hyvärinen

Development specialist at City of Joensuu

Joensuu, Finland

About

The City of Joensuu actively leverages external funding to accelerate development and create lasting impact. This approach strengthens a sustainable municipal economy, fosters agile and experimental initiatives, boosts regional vitality, and enhances the well-being of our residents. At the same time, we continuously improve internal practices and lay the groundwork for long-term transformation.

Joensuu is an enthusiastic and committed partner in projects that align with our strategic goals and regional priorities. Key focus areas include:

  • Forest Bioeconomy – advancing sustainable solutions in forestry and bio-based industries

  • Photonics – driving innovation in light-based technologies

  • Symmetrical City Development – creating balanced urban growth and connectivity

  • Climate Action – promoting ambitious environmental and sustainability targets

Topic

  • CUE topic 1 – Resilient green and social infrastructure
  • CUE topic 2 – Sustainable tourism – circular benefits and challenges
  • CUE topic 3 – Public procurement to foster urban greening and circularity 
  • 15mC topic 1 – Next steps for multimodal urban mobility, building on the travel experience
  • PED topic 1 – Driving a just transition: PED strategies in social and subsidised housing

Type

  • Looking to join a project

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