The main objective of the project is the development of CARAT SRL micro-enterprise by increasing the production capacity in furniture production. The project initiated by CARAT SRL is in line with the specific objective of Priority Axis 2 “Improving the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises” and investment priority 2.1. “Promoting entrepreneurship, especially by facilitating the economic exploitation of new ideas and by encouraging the creation of new enterprises, including through business incubators” of the Regional Operational Programme 2014-2020, to strengthen the market position of SMEs in competitive areas identified in the National Competitiveness Strategy and Regional Development Plans. Carat SRL is an enterprise with a real growth potential, which aims to develop by increasing the production capacity of furniture (garden, bedroom and living room furniture). The products made after the implementation of the investment project will be high quality products and at a competitive price. For their realisation, a new and modern technology, performance and efficiency will be used. The realisation of the investment project proposed by CARAT SRL ensures the development and continuity of the activity carried out, aspects that will contribute to increasing the ability to compete and increase sales, thus contributing to the consolidation and development of the sector to which it belongs. These aspects contribute directly to the achievement of the specific objective of Axis 2 PI 2.1 of strengthening the market position of SMEs in competitive areas identified in the National Competitiveness Strategy and Regional Development Plans. The implementation of the investment project will lead to the development of the company, increase the average number of employees, improve the quality of the environment, and promote and ensure equal opportunities and treatment, actions that will contribute to increasing the competitiveness of the regional economy and creating jobs and thus to achieve the general objective of the ROP 2014-2020 of increasing economic competitiveness and improving the living conditions of local and regional communities by supporting the development of the business environment, infrastructure conditions and services, ensuring a sustainable development of the regions, capable of managing resources efficiently, capitalising on their potential for innovation and assimilation of technological progress.