The project aims at enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs and at ensuring their economical growth in the selected sector that is linked to the steel and metal industry as well as to the mining and energy sectors. The project also aims at identifying resources available within the industry, society and the academic world in the Bothnian Arc area and at disseminating information about their activities and operations as to establish effective partnerships. The objective is to strengthen the competitiveness and to ensure a long-term economic growth for Bothnian Arc steel and metal industry.