The aim of the project is to strengthen and develop the competitiveness of small and medium-sized companies and sustainable growth throughout Kalmar County, leading to growth for all. This means a focus on better environment, equal opportunities and gender equality. The goals are to: — Stimulate companies to seek new markets, nationally and internationally – Stimulate companies to use research resources in the development of new products or for more efficient production – Stimulate the food companies in our county with individual support for business development and internationalisation to support the launched food strategy for Kalmar County. — Stimulate companies in the tourism industry to develop new tourism products and increase cooperation with other tourism companies -Stimulate companies run by women, young people and people with a foreign background to search for consultancy checks to develop their businesses and strengthen competitiveness -Stimulate business development, internationalisation and cooperation to strengthen the competitiveness of wood companies