создать потенциал(do, lay, prepare, provide (sb with), set > The first meeting laid the groundwork for the final agreement. > The first year provides the basic groundwork for the study of science. OCD Alexander Demidov)
создать задел(lay the groundwork (for something) phrase: to do what is necessary before an event or process can begin *We’re busy laying the groundwork for another campaign. MED Alexander Demidov)
создавать базу(for something) To create or prepare the basics or essential foundation (for something); to pave the way (for something). Our success with this healthcare bill wouldn't be possible, had the previous administration not laid the groundwork already. As CEO of the company, I laid the groundwork for one of the most successful international firms in the country. thefreedictionary.comAlexander Demidov)
обеспечить базу(lay the groundwork (for something), phrase. to do what is necessary before an event or process can begin: We’re busy laying the groundwork for another campaign. MED Alexander Demidov)
научно-технический задел(would help us establish the research and technological groundwork for developing new forms of energy – by Richard Nixon Tamerlane)