The project aims to coordinate and support the operation of the European Network of National Contact Points for the programme “Research Potential” of FP7. The goal is to provide improved services to research organizations in convergence/outermost regions of the EU that are unlocking their potential through this programme. The Network constitutes an essential partner for all organizations that are interested to utilize the knowledge and expertise of more advanced EU regions, to develop the conditions and contacrs for growth and to contribute to a more coherent European Research Area.

The project includes 16 partners from member states and associated countries. The Network’s activities cover all 36 NCPs. EKT is the coordinator of the project.