BBA is a project that develops platforms for SMEs to support cooperation in terms of innovation, trade, exports with joint delivery across borders etc. It may include other activities aimed at simplifying rules and procedures and reducing barriers within the internal market. Among BBA activities is a matchmaking forum for SMEs in the Baltic Sea region, facilitating direct meetings, discussions and knowledge exchange between SMEs entering the export market, investigating possible partners under outsourcing plans or looking for partners to increase access to R&D expertise. The Swedish Agency for Economic & Regional Growth has initiated BBA and will be a future cooperation partner together with the Swedish Institute.