The project hint is based on the results of a previous preliminary study incubation for growth where project owners have through an analysis/surveillance shown on the companies need the project. The project aims to build a new structure for a regional incubator where each municipality in Västernorrland is a node. The goal is to create creative incubator environments for increased growth and innovation where the region’s municipalities are investing in a tight joint incubator in the long term. The project’s activities are primarily aimed at companies with an increased focus on companies with international growth potential. The project will work with business advice, coaching, key counselling and other inspirational initiatives in collaboration with other organisations in the county such as Almi, Coompanion, SP Processum and the Chamber of Commerce. Special efforts will be developed in the areas of sustainability, gender equality and diversity. During the project period is expected: — At least 2000 ideas competed in jagharenidé.nu and had a first opportunity for further development – at least 200 ideas/companies tested in the pre-incubator program – at least 100 unique companies have received business advice for breadth and cutting edge – at least 50 new growth companies that develop innovative goods and services have started in the region – at least 20 companies have attracted private venture capital – at least 25 skills-enhancing trainings have been carried out for the region entrepreneurs/innovators/companys The project’s long-term goal is: — Strengthened incubator capacity – Strengthened focus on growth companies – Strengthened regional benefits – Strengthened innovation system in Mid Sweden University’s area of activity In the long term, the project will result in a regional activity that after the end of the project enters an establishment phase to create a permanent incubator business in the long term.