The project goal is that small and medium-sized companies in Västerbotten will implement increased growth-oriented investments and innovations through the framework project. The project is carried out through the companies that are granted investment and innovation funding during the period 2019-01-01--2019-12-31 and where payment is made by Region Västerbotten during the period 2019-01-01--2020-12-31. The project is expected to contribute to companies in Västerbotten: — increases its turnover and profitability – creates more jobs for women and men – develops new market innovations – is treated equally regardless of industry, the manager’s gender, age or background The long-term impact is that the framework project contributes to the development, renewal and adaptation of the Västerbotten County business community to a rapidly changing environment in order to achieve greater competitiveness.