BRIDGE - Business Resilience Initiative for Development & Growth Ecosystems
- Project time: 1.9.2026-28.2.2029
- VASEKs total budget during project time: 271 466 €
- Project partners: Kvarkenrådet EGTS, Business Kristinestad, Concordia, Skellefteå kommun, Umeå kommun and VASEK

VASEK is a partner in the BRIDGE project, which helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Kvarken Region become better prepared for future challenges and changes. The project strengthens business competitiveness through training, networking, and new cross-border business collaborations between Finland and Sweden.
Through the project, companies have the opportunity to develop their business models, find new customers, suppliers, and business partners, and improve their preparedness for disruptions in the operating environment. The goal is to build a stronger and more resilient business community across the region.
During the project, representatives will meet with 200 companies, 100 companies will participate in matchmaking activities, and 20 companies will take part in the growth programme.
The project is carried out in cooperation between organisations in Finland and Sweden and is led by the Kvarken Council EGTC.