As National Contact Point CRC has several objectives:

* Explain the scope and modalities of the whole spectrum of instruments to be used in FP7, paying particular attention to the new instruments.

* Circulate general and specification documentation on the research programs.

* Raise awareness of other European programmes in the field of research and innovation such as CELTIC, IDEAL-IST and COST.

* Advise on administrative procedures and contractual issues.

* Assist organizations, which so desire, with a view to increasing their participation in FP7.

* Assist in partner search activities by disseminating calls for expressions of interest and calls for proposals.

* Organize training seminars for specific target groups or on specific topics.

Give feedback to the Commission on any problems or difficulties in implementing and participating in the Framework Programme.