--- title: Industrial and digital expertise for critical systems description: Explore South Karelia's industrial and digital expertise, fostering resilient solutions for energy, logistics, and critical infrastructure through collaboration and innovation in defence and dual-use applications. image: https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/hubfs/muukko_tuuli.jpg --- [![Business Lappeenranta ja Imatra (1)](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/hs-fs/hubfs/Business%20Lappeenranta%20ja%20Imatra%20(1).png?width=288&height=90&name=Business%20Lappeenranta%20ja%20Imatra%20(1).png "Business Lappeenranta ja Imatra (1)")](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/) - [Sectors](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors) Show submenu for Sectors - [Data Economy](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/data-economy) - [Hydrogen and P2X](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/hydrogen-and-p2x) - [Defence and Dual-use](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/defence-and-dual-use) - [Bioeconomy](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/bio-and-circular-economy) - [Technology Industry](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/development-testing-and-manufacturing-in-one-business-network) - [Metal Industry](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/manufacturing-expertise-close-to-industrial-supply-chains) - [Pilot environments](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/themes/piloting-possibilities) - [News](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/news) - [Sites and premises](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sites-and-premises) - [Contact us](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/contact-information) - [Home](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/) - [Sectors](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors) Show submenu for Sectors - [Data Economy](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/data-economy) - [Hydrogen and P2X](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/hydrogen-and-p2x) - [Defence and Dual-use](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/defence-and-dual-use) - [Bioeconomy](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/bio-and-circular-economy) - [Technology Industry](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/development-testing-and-manufacturing-in-one-business-network) - [Metal Industry](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/manufacturing-expertise-close-to-industrial-supply-chains) - [Pilot environments](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/themes/piloting-possibilities) - [News](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/news) - [Sites and premises](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sites-and-premises) - [Contact us](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/contact-information) Haku Hae - - [English](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/defence-and-dual-use) - [Suomi](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/sektorit/teollista-ja-digitaalista-osaamista-kriittisiin-järjestelmiin) - [Contact us](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/yhteystiedot#yhteydenotto) - - [English](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/defence-and-dual-use) - [Suomi](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/sektorit/teollista-ja-digitaalista-osaamista-kriittisiin-järjestelmiin) - [Contact us](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/yhteystiedot#yhteydenotto) Haku Hae # Industrial and digital expertise for critical systems South Karelia connects energy, electrical, digital and manufacturing expertise for resilient solutions. Cooperation between businesses, researchers and networks across regions supports civilian and defence applications. ## Combine capabilities On the EU and NATO border, resilient energy, logistics and critical infrastructure are key areas of development. Opportunities may include protective construction, industrial structures, power supply, sensors, situational awareness, autonomous systems and simulation. The region’s value comes from combining capabilities. Industrial electrical and automation solutions, data processing, manufacturing and maintenance experience can serve new security needs. Energy technology supports system reliability and resource efficiency. ## Research and business clusters support development LUT research and testing provide connections for developing electronics, power systems, materials and digital solutions. Mevea, Danfoss Editron and The Switch illustrate regional maintenance, simulation and electrical technology expertise. LAB and Sampo contribute technical skills and education partnerships. Borderland and cooperation across Eastern Finland support market readiness and connections to national and international organisations. Collaboration across sectors also brings in energy and metal industry supply chains. ![The image depicts bird angle view of a modern data center-1](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20bird%20angle%20view%20of%20a%20modern%20data%20center-1.jpeg?width=1024&height=1024&name=The%20image%20depicts%20bird%20angle%20view%20of%20a%20modern%20data%20center-1.jpeg "The image depicts bird angle view of a modern data center-1") ![Kuva1-1](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/hs-fs/hubfs/Kuva1-1.png?width=2000&height=1333&name=Kuva1-1.png "Kuva1-1") ## A business ecosystem for security and dual-use applications The emerging regional defence and dual-use network brings companies, researchers and development organisations together. Borderland connects this work with networking and skills development across Eastern Finland. Metalreality Network contributes metalworking and subcontracting capabilities, while Greenreality Network connects energy and resilience specialists. Collaboration helps identify complementary expertise and prepare companies for new supply chains. ## Define your next development step We identify specialists, testing connections and development or production premises. Energy and data infrastructure requirements are assessed alongside them. Collaboration is planned around your product, development stage and intended application. 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