18/06/2026
Building a startup community in Joensuu, one afterwork at a time.
Last night Hub Joensuu hosted the second Startup Afterwork. The concept is simple: once a month, founders, students, researchers, and startup enthusiasts gather for an informal after-work meetup.
This time, the guest was Jonne Hirvonen, co-founder of Carbonaide, who shared his journey building a research-based startup from the ground up. Practical insights, honest stories, and plenty of inspiration.
Janne Eerola, co-founder of Hub Joensuu and one of the Startup Afterwork organizers, puts it well:
“The goal is simple: no long presentations, just time to connect. We want people to come together, get inspired, and make new connections.”
We also got some exciting news: Kahvila Rento - known for its beloved summer café by the Pielisjoki river in Joensuu - is opening at Hub Joensuu this autumn. It's set to become a gathering spot for founders, students, and creative minds.
The next event is coming up after the summer holidays, see you there?
Startup Afterwork is organized by Hub Joensuu, Startup Joensuu, XP Crew, Joensuu Entrepreneurship Society (JoES), UEF and Karelia University of Applied Sciences.