ETNA The European Network of Transport

National Contact Points

Sabrina BOZZOLIEU FP7 NCP for ‘Transport (including aeronautics)‘ &

‘Legal and financial issues‘

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National Contact Points (NCPs)Individuals/Organisations commissioned by

national authorities to promote the FP and to support researchers in their efforts to become

involved.

Typical NCP services include:Distribution of documentation (forms, guidelines, manuals etc.)Clarification of documentation and rulesGuidance on choosing thematic priorities and instrumentsAdvice on administrative procedures and contractual issuesTraining and assistance in proposal writingAssistance in partner search

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European Network of Transport National Contact Points (NCPs)

NCPs can profit from cooperation with and support from their colleagues in other countries, e.g.:

• Expertise

• Resources

• Information

• Access to Contacts in Other Countries

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ETNA – Basic Information

• “European Transport NCP Alliance”• Project Funded by the European Commission under the 7th Framework

Programme (FP7)• Coordination and Support Action (CSA)• Start date: April 2008• Duration: 56 months (end November 2012)• Comprises the entire network of Transport NCPs• Objective: strengthen cooperation between Transport NCPs and

concentrate on the European aspect of the work of NCPs – “Additionality” vis-à-vis national aspect of NCP work

http://www.transport-ncps.net

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ETNA – Auxiliary Objectives

Reinforcing the network of NCPs by promoting trans-national cooperation1. Identification and promotion of best practice2. Provision of training and twinning measures tailored to the specific

needs of transport NCPs3. Improvement of networking with other networks, organisations and

initiatives with the ultimate goal of acquiring and disseminating information

4. Development of tools and practical initiatives which benefit cross-border audiences – in particular for supporting potential participants in the search for project partners

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ETNAPartner search

• 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

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PARTNER SEARCHETNA Standardized PS Forms

www.transport-ncps.netClick on “Partner Search”

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www.transport-ncps.net

PARTNER SEARCHETNA PS Platform

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PARTNER SEARCHETNA PS Navigation - 1

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PARTNER SEARCHETNA PS Navigation - 2

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PARTNER SEARCHCORDIS Partner Service

http://cordis.europa.eu/partners/web/guest/home

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PARTNER SEARCHETNA Brokerage Events

FP7 Transport Research Information Days (Brussels)• September 2009• July 2010• July 2011

Maritime R&D Days (Delft), September 2009

Maritime R&D Days (London)• July 2010• July 2011

Electromobility+ Brokerage Event (Cologne), January 2011

SEETRANS 2011 (Ljubljana), April 2011

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Thanks for your attention!

APREAgency for the Promotion of European

Researchvia Cavour, 7100184, Romawww.apre.it

bozzoli@apre.itTel. +39 (0)6 48939993Fax. +39 (0)6 48902550

Sabrina BOZZOLI