Contribution to overcome regional imbalances in economic development and rise in the innovation potential of regional development units.

New established methods and tools to support strategic planning and the implementation of professional process and co-operation management models and instruments.

Increased (inter)regional sector and cross-sector co-operation between SME, research and development institutions, local innovation systems etc.

Increased co-operation between authorities, stakeholders and SME.

Follow up actions throughout future economic activities, joint projects, etc.

Well-informed stakeholders on all relevant levels (SME, R&D, regional bodies etc.).

Protection of existing and development of further jobs.

Raising the institutional capacity of regions to achieve more long-term impacts beyond the funding period with regard to the set strategic objectives.