This innovative project aims to exchange skills and experience between research institutions, academia and the public and private sectors, in order to create a more dynamic use of the skills that are used for the sustainable exploitation of innovative ideas. Mechanisms will be devised to improve access for companies in the target region to academic and public sector expertise, in order to improve competitiveness and regional attractiveness through exploitation of information systems technology, and the new networking business culture. The project will create a pool of relevant opportunities and through spin-out activity will demonstrate, by creating new businesses, a sustainable approach to the creation and support of new and developing rural companies. Expected Results: The main outcome is a shared activity model or local business culture, tailored for the situation in the area and shaped by the participant companies, where it is possible to recognise the developmental challenges and meet them through networking.