This axis includes actions having to do with supporting the re-search-development-innovation combination. Some of these actions are:

• aid to research centres to develop R & D products,
• promoting investment destined to improve the situation of R & D in companies,
• constructing and developing technological areas and Centres for Firms and Innovation,
• creating and promoting technological infrastructure in advanced sectors in the technological sphere,
• the construction and necessary outfitting for university level training and technical training for researchers, engineers and highly qualified technicians.