The goal of the project was to develop educational and company cooperation with the environment and construction sector in the Republic of Karelia and other entities in Northwest Russia. The intention was to promote business opportunities and cooperation between Finnish and Northwest Russian companies by developing the educational system of the environment and construction sector and by increasing expertise and market knowledge. The Finnish companies and educational institutions expressed interest in obtaining connections, contacts, partners and market knowledge from Northwest Russia. Similarly, companies in Northwest Russia were interested in Western construction methodology, culture and education.