World-class testing at Europe’s eastern frontier
In the arctic conditions of Eastern Finland, Borderland Europe connects technology, research and real-world border operations. Test your innovations, invest in a future-proof region, and join an ecosystem shaping the next generation of digital border security.
Borderland Europe Living Lab Minidemo & Expert Site Survey
Location: Joensuu Region, Finland
Dates: 23–28 March 2026
Format: Invitation-only expert event combining field site visits, workshops, and networking
Interested? Contact Mervi Huttunen, mervi.huttunen@businessjoensuu.fi, +358 50 408 9189
Test and validate in real border and arctic conditions
Borderland Europe provides a world-class living lab for digital border security technologies. Located on the EU’s eastern border, it offers authentic testing conditions, research collaboration and access to expert networks.
Focus areas:
• Digital surveillance
• AI & data
• Photonics & sensors
• Cybersecurity
• Mobility & logistics
Invest where Europe meets innovation
North Karelia, Eastern Finland, offers a strategic location for companies developing digital, ICT or photonics solutions. Here, innovation meets real-world testing – supported by strong research, skilled talent and a collaborative business environment.
Strengths:
• EU border location & arctic conditions
• ICT and photonics expertise
• Research and business cooperation
• Sustainable, cost-efficient setting
Connect research, business and authorities
Borderland Europe is a growing ecosystem where companies, startups, researchers and public authorities co-create solutions for digital border security.
Join us to collaborate, innovate and pilot new technologies in Europe’s most demanding environments.
What is Borderland Europe?
Get in touch – let’s explore collaboration
Interested in testing, investing or joining the ecosystem? Let’s talk – I’ll help you find the right partners and opportunities.
Mervi Huttunen
Business Joensuu Oy
Tel. +358 50 408 9189
mervi.huttunen@businessjoensuu.fi