The area's main regional centers work to promote the development of science, Technology and Innovation in the regions of the country, through the implementation of projects aimed at creating, strengthening and continuity of Regional Scientific and Technological Research CONICYT. Regional centers seek to generate, promote and strengthen research capacities and capabilities in Science, Technology and Innovation and advanced human capital formation at the regional level in various disciplines, in tune with the needs of the region and the country. The program works directly with the institutions that make up the centers actively participating in joint bodies and their support in three areas: financial and administrative; scientific-technical and management, transfer and bonding.