The Framework Programme Promotion Office (GPPQ) aims at providing support in Portugal to the participation of the scientific and industrial research Communities in H2020. Created in 2007, it hosts the National Contact Point (NCP) network. Its mission includes:

• Promote the Portuguese participation in the EU Framework Programmes

•   Support, advice and assist the Portuguese participants (participation in European networks, dissemination, training, etc.)
• Promote bridges, dialogue and partnerships between Portuguese and international institutions
•   Coordinate the activities of the Portuguese  Delegations in the Programme Committees, Technological Platforms and Joint Technological Initiatives