As part of regionalised planning and establishment location plans, the region defines and develops regional technology clusters. It determines multi-annual programmes of regional interest.
The region is involved in drawing up national research and technology policy; it participates in its implementation.
In particular, it ensures the dissemination and development of new technologies, scientific and technical training and information, the improvement of existing technologies, the decompartmentalisation of research and its integration into the economic, social and cultural development of the region.