Here are the main four thematic areas:

1. Strengthen innovative and entrepreneurial environments
- Strengthen our Mid Nordic innovation systems
- Strengthen education, research and competence
- Strengthen the profiling of our attractive towns, cities and rural areas
- Use our Nordic welfare societies to a competitive advantage

2. Improve east-west communications
- Create sustainable and fast communications between Trondheim- St Petersburg
- Make the expansion of functional urban areas easier in the east-west direction along railroads

3. Concentrate support on the creative arts and the experience industry
A. Increase cultural understanding and exchange through:
- Thematic Mid Nordic Cultural Days
- A network of Mid Nordic cultural workers and job swapping
- The Mid Nordic Culture Prize
- Stimulation of Mid Nordic Tours
- An artist-in-residence program

B. Develop the World Heritage Sites and our common cultural heritage in the Mid Nordic Area
- develop attractiveness and marketing
- develop the connection between the High and Low Coasts, Röros and Olavinlinna
- Build on Saint Olav´s heritage and the cultural connection to the pilgrim route

C. New technology and competence in the cultural field
- Develop digital media such as computer games, animated films, and movies
- Research on the connection between culture and health
- Develop expertise in arranging cultural events

4. Concentration on environmental technology and renewable energy
- Develop environmental technology and environmental awareness in companies
- Develop Mid Nordic renewable energy sources such as bio fuel and wind power

The presentation of the new strategy