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MIBE 2013 Role and Significance of H2020 National Contact Points (NCPs)and the European Network of Transport NCPs . Cliff Funnell UK H2020 Transport NCP. Transport National Contact Points (NCPs).
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MIBE 2013Role and Significance of H2020 National Contact Points (NCPs)and the European Network of Transport NCPs Cliff Funnell UK H2020 Transport NCP
Transport National Contact Points (NCPs) • Individuals/Organisations commissioned by national authorities to promote H2020 and to support researchers in their efforts to become involved. Core minimum functions include: • informing & awareness raising; • Assisting; • advising and training; • signposting and cooperation • Other additional functions include: • partner search and consortium building • organisation of brokerage events • provision of non-confidential information on consortia • insight into the activities of the relevant Technology Platforms • informal eligibily checks of outline proposals
ETNA Plus Partner Search [PS] Services • Exchange of ad hoc information • Structured Exchange of Information • Standardized Forms • Online tools • Bi-lateral and Multilateral Activities • Sector-relevant Events • European Brokerage Events • Cooperation with other Networks
ETNA Plus – Standardised PS Forms www.transport-ncps.netClick on “Partner Search”
ETNA Plus PS Platform www.transport-ncps.net
ETNAplus– Web-Based Search Tool • Mapping of sources of public sector funding • Specific transport programmes administered by the European Commission, e.g. Horizon 2020, Connecting Europe Facility • European Commission funds that are capable of supporting transport projects, e.g. Structural Funds, INTERREG • Member State support of trans-national cooperation, e.g. ERA-Net+, EUREKA, EUROSTARS, JPIs • Public procurement initiatives within MS/AS, that might provide leverage opportunities for trans-national transport research and innovation • Mapping of sources of debt and equity finance • Mapping of sources of debt and equity finance including seed capital, including those provided by European Investment Bank; Venture Capital; Banks • Advanced Partner Search Facility • Under development! Will list possible partners for a project based on their European project track record [TRIP/CORDIS]
Web-Based Tool – Searchable Fields • Member or Associated State • Type of organisation, e,g. Company/SME, university, government • Transport mode, e.g. road, rail, urban • Stage of research or innovation, e.g. applied research; demonstration; licensing; procurement • Collaboration and/or Single Company • Type of funding/finance, e.g. grant, loans/debt, equity
Thank you for your attention! UK H2020 Transport NCP cliff.funnell@tsb.gov.uk