The project aims to support open innovation among small and medium-sized enterprises, and to continue and commercialise development ideas that emerge from the participating companies. The main goal of the project is for companies in upper Norrland to grow and the project goal is to increase the innovation power of the region’s SMEs. Efforts are expected to contribute to increased growth and employment among SMEs in the region, to develop and implement more products and services, and to increase innovation in the region.