Haugaland Vekst IKS Haugaland Vekst is the regional development agency for the municipalities of Haugesund, Tysvær and Bokn, and is Rogaland county`s partner in the north region - also called Haugalandet. Haugaland Vekst is also responsible for the partner project "Haugaland School and Work Life". Through targeted activities Haugaland Vekst will contribute to value creation for the Haugalandet region. Goals Haugaland Vekst will be a tool for business development within the region. 1. Operate as the contact point betwee the public and private sector 2. Work for growth, new business development and innovation 3.  Delivery of services, case handling 4.  Marketing the regions economic development and competance Area of focus 1. Project development 2. Innovation and growth 3. Municipal and secretarial services 4. Marketing and tourism development Haugaland Science Park Haugaland Vekst is located in Haugaland Science Park, where various businesses from the public and private sectors focusing on economic development and growth are located. This is a unique and exciting location designed specially to stimulate innovation, product and process development and technology transfer. Press here to go to pages for those who are interested in starting their own business.