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We walk with you throughout your business’s life cycle. We help, advise, support and guide you and your business to a path of growth. Our expert services are free for everyone, don’t hesitate to contact us!
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Are you- or do you plan to become an entrepreneur?
Business Mill is a modern business incubator to serve skills-based businesses that aim at growth and internationalization. Business Mill provides access to the knowledge base accumulated in the Skinnarila Campus. Read more about our services below or take a look at our Frequently asked questions -section.
Our services
Improving the production efficiency of timber companies
Business Mill linked the local small business with the university’s know-how
From waste to business
Cooperation with universities pays off
Lenax Oy and U-design were chosen as the winners of IDEARACE 2022
The final of the IDEARACE business idea competition was held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. The event was held at Finnkino IsoKristiina and attracted a large audience. Read more.Read more
12 IDEARACE finalists selected - the finals will be held on April 13th
Welcome to hear the most innovative new business ideas on 13th of April to the Finnkino Strand! Read more about the idearace.Read more
Funding possibility for students - money available up to 5000 euros
Student based teams have now possibility to apply funding for developing idea - up to 5000 euros. Application deadline until the end of January!Read more
Business Mill's Christmas Greetings
The Business Mill team wishes you a Merry Christmas and a successfull year 2022!Read more
IDEARACE final winners are Wiredo and KK Haapaselkä Oy
On Thursday 22 April 2021, the IDEARACE final competition brought together 10 teams that pitched their business ideas. Which teams were awarded?Read more
Prizes were awarded to two student teams at the Takeoff event arranged by Lutes
Read more about the teams!Read more
Luontoterveyskeskus is the winner of the Pitch It idea race – the competition culminated in an online final event on 6 May 2020
The winner of the first Pitch It idea race in South Karelia is Luontoterveyskeskus. The three jury members particularly highlighted the social significance and mission of the winning business idea. The concept was well formulated, and the team’sRead more
Creating something new – our business idea competition is approaching the final online
The Pitch It idea race will enter the final stage on 6 May 2020, when the judges choose the winner among the six finalists. Which team will win 5000€?Read more
Our activities during the corona virus epidemia
Our service will continue subject to the instructions of the authorities. Please read specific information here.Read more
Clone of Our activities during the corona virus epidemia
Our service will continue subject to the instructions of the authorities. Please read specific information here.Read more
Pitch It Idea Race competition attracted 24 entries – six finalists now selected
We got 24 diverse and innovative business ideas. A big thanks to all!Read more
Support for building a team
Multifaceted skills and knowledge are needed within a team. One person can have many skills, but only few people know everything that is necessary to run a startup business. Business Mill can help you build a good team.Read more
Privacy policy
We want to take good care of your personal data. Just as we care for our customers.Read more
Business Mill’s concept and strengths
Business Mill provides unique business services. The incubator activities commenced in October 2018. Since then a lot has been going on, and we have launched the activities successfully. Read here about Business Mill’s strengths.Read more
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
This article collects the frequently asked questions about Business Mill operations. Whether in the idea, startup or growth stage, your business will benefit from our support services. Read more