The project consisted of two simultaneous projects, of which one included investments and the other development. Th e goal of the project was to promote the export of Finnish potato technology in Northwest Russia. More specifi cally, this would be achieved by strengthening the position of Pohjoisen Kantaperuna Oy, its 37 contract farmers and 22 packaging facilities in the Northwest Russia potato-technology market. In addition, the goal was to increase and support the export activities of North Ostrobothnian companies to the Russian areas close to Finland – mainly the Republic of Karelia and the Leningrad area. Th e level of contact over the border to Karelia and other nearby areas with farming customers, Russian supporters and administrative offi cials was also to be increased.