Current issues, stories and events

Autumn has arrived in Skinnarila, and the Business Mill team is back in action! We are excited to welcome both new and returning students, as well as companies from the region, to our campus. Our services cover a wide range of business support, from the initial idea stage to business growth, internationalisation, renewal and funding applications. Through Business Mill, you can also access the expertise and networks of the university campus.

The Business Mill team wishes everyone a happy Midsummer and a sunshine-filled summer! Our services will be on summer break from July 13 to July 26, 2026.

The Idearace business idea competition, organized for the fifth time as an even larger event, ended on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the final event held at Lappeenranta City Theatre. The event featured nine highly polished business ideas.

South Karelia's well-known business idea competition, Idearace, returns in spring 2026 and invites students, entrepreneurs, and creative minds to present their business ideas to the general public and a panel of judges.

In spring 2026, the Tech2Scale project will launch the Tech2Scale coaching program for technology startups and teams, with the aim of strengthening the scalable growth and investor readiness of companies. Read more about the coaching program and sign up.

Our team is on holiday 23.12.2024 - 2.1.2025. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2025!

Business Mill's Startup Coaching Program begins on January 2025 and the application period is now open!

Small-scale financial support is available for student teams and companies. You can receive up to €6,750 in total! Read more about the terms and conditions and instructions for obtaining funding here.

Business Mill holidays and other exceptions, click here.