The project is a framework project for corporate support where Region Gävleborg grants investment support based on current regulations. Overall goals, project goals and milestones The aim of the project is to contribute to small and medium-sized companies investing in energy-efficient measures, investing in plants, machinery, equipment, product development etc. to develop climate-smart products and services. The project’s work to achieve the project’s goals To achieve the goal of the project, the project will work based on regular routines at Region Gävleborg. Project activities The project’s activities involve decisions on and disbursement of investment support to companies for investments for energy efficiency and renewable energy. The regional business sector’s participation in implementation The project is based on the needs of companies as it is their applications and initiatives that form the basis for the sub-projects. The support area is selected taking into account the regional economic situation and thus the need to support the business community in the region. Expected results and benefits at the end of the project At the end of the project, 10 companies have made energy-smart investments amounting to SEK 80 million. Investments have led to more efficient energy use and increased use of renewable energy. The framework project will eventually generate employment of 40 people and 30 yearly workforces. Expected long-term effects This project will result in climate-smart investments that after the end of the project can be examples that can make more companies invest climate smart. New jobs are added by expanding the market for the sale of sustainable services and products. Small and medium-sized enterprises play an important role in energy transition and can, through innovative solutions, create new jobs and growth.