The goal of the project is to increase the absorption capacities of the cross-border area of Hungary, Slovenia, and Croatia and to attract EU funding to the greatest possible extent. Objectives of the project: transfer of knowledge about the grants structure to receive as much funding as possible as well as strengthening the crossborder character of SMEs. Project implementation has given strong support to joint development ventures; it has encouraged new partnerships, additionally strengthened existing cross-border ties, improved the flow of information, transfer know-how and experience, thus contributed to the creation of a joint economic space. Achievements: Development Study - 14 page guide to local administrative organizations and civil administration - 900 copies Guide for SMEs - 900 copies, the opening conference, regional workshops - 3 events expert consultations - 6, business networking forums - 4, set up a website.