• Up to date and relevant database information concerning foreign markets, individual countries or sectors, EU-sponsored R&D and demonstration programmes, foreign competition, competing technologies, etc.
• Improved know-how concerning bidding for, winning and executing export projects.
• How to develop more customer-oriented products and solutions tailor-made for specific markets.
• Provide essential information on applying for funding for export projects and market development.
• Assist with the development of system solutions by encouraging collaboration amongst companies with complementary products and technologies.
• Development and co-ordination of IT-systems and networks. Links to other essential national and international databases.
• Assist with organising programmes of visits and meetings with incoming foreign delegations.
• Develop local and sectorial "clusters" for mutual cost-sharing for overseas marketing activities.
• Assist companies seeking environmental certification.
• Assist with contacts with funding and aid agencies, e.g. World Bank, EBRD, NIB, etc.