The project, Berufsbildungskooperation Schweiz - Indien, which offers vocational education and training, is led by the Swiss-lndian Chamber of Commerce in co-operation with the Swiss Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (SVIVET) and Swissmem (the association of the Swiss mechanical and electrical Engineering industires). The Swiss Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET) supported the pilot phase of the initiative by providing funds and access to government agencies. In 2011, the first students completed their training as production technicians according to Swiss standards. The project started as a public-private partnership, with at least 40% of the costs in the launch phase covered by private industry.