The GINS project will create a Green Innovation Node in the Västra Götaland region. A node in Skara, with its strategic location, will act as a catalyst for sustainable development by promoting cooperation, innovation and application of technology. Skara has a long tradition of green industries. Here you will find the entire chain from field to fork on historic land. There is expertise alongside research and development. It will help drive the transition to a more sustainable and competitive society through innovative solutions, cross-sectoral approaches and the integration of the three dimensions of sustainability, economic, social and environmental. The project takes advantage of VGR's conditions where the green industries have a strong foothold. The food chain is significant, with a large agricultural sector and the food industry concentrating on Skaraborg. GINS intends to strengthen innovation capacity and collaboration and thereby increase the rate of change towards a more sustainable society.