Based on a feasibility study, the municipalities in Västernorrland have decided to form a joint investment office. The strategic focus previously lacking for this activity could thus be created. This will facilitate foreign investment and create conditions for better competitiveness and increased growth for the region’s industry. This support function is intended to link the county’s business community with foreign investors, R & D and other regional clusters to achieve the larger “ecosystem” which investor companies want to see when establishing. To achieve this, IT, Forest, Cleantech and Visitor Industry have been selected as particularly good development areas, especially from a green perspective. The project will, in cooperation with regional industry, investigate the conditions for land, premises and competence. The activities also include brand creation, mapping and packaging existing sites as well as targeted marketing through travel and developing an ambassador program. The project’s expected results are better conditions for competitive business, better planning for establishment and more knowledge. The companies’ contacts with the university have increased R & D and thus more developed service development. Approximately 100 companies are expected to have participated in the project. Expected long-term effects are that international companies have established themselves in Västernorrland and given an increased competitiveness for the county.