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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.
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Improving the production efficiency of timber companies

Business Mill linked the local small business with the university’s know-how

Cooperation with universities pays off
Business Mill's Christmas Greetings 2022
The Business Mill team wishes you a Merry Christmas and a successfull year 2023!Read more
Open House Tour brings together students and service providers on the Skinnarila campus
Open House Tour, LUTESxBusiness Mill The aim of the Open House Tour event is to bring together service providers and students interested in entrepreneurship on the Lappeenranta campus. This autumn the event was organised for the second time, andRead more
Open House Tour
The Open House Tour event on the Lappeenranta campus aims to bring together the service providers and students interested in entrepreneurship on the campus. In autumn 2022 the event was organised for the second time, and we were involved in theRead more
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
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
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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
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