Cooperation with relevant stakeholders
Development of innovation cooperation strategies for local electricity companies by combining the expertise of public authorities responsible for urban/regional development and strategic energy planning, electricity utilities responsible for electricity infrastructure provision, maintenance and operation as well as electricity supply and consumers

Development of Smart Grid principles for rising the openness of electric energy systems
The use of best practice in creation of the model of regional electric energy system maximally oriented on needs of new consumers and suppliers on the base Smart Grid approach including technical, economical and management issues. The work will be done in close collaboration with distribution company in order to ensure reliable data and research environment.

Promotion of emerging regional markets of innovations in the "green" electricity sphere
The market surveys to increase the understanding of electricity companies (FIN-RUS) business areas and development prospects as well as fostering cooperation between Russian and Finnish SMEs, research and education organizations which could form added value for all stages of the innovative products' life-cycle in "green" energy sphere. It will create the base for development of international innovation cluster focused on emerging "green" energy markets. SMEs looking to entering the market with innovative products and services in "green" energy well get necessary support.

Project management and dissemination of results