Primary strategy for VRI - Instrument for Regional R&D and Innovation:

• Be an instrument to a positive population development in the region
• Contribute to the development of the most attractive educational facilities nationally
• Contribute to a diverse and highly skilled labour market
• The program shall have a duration of 10 years
• In Telemark concentrate on the strong processing environments, the engineering industry, ICT and environment and energy sectors
• Special focus on and further development of CO₂ capture