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The NMP TeAm 2 project has received funding by the European Union under the Seventh Framework Programme FP7 (2007-2013), Theme 4:

Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, Materials & new Production technologies (NMP)

NMP TeAm

Improving the services of the NMP NCP Network through Trans-national Activities

NMP TeAm2 project - achievementsLetitia Clara Pavelescu

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The NMP TeAm 2 project has received funding by the European Union under the Seventh Framework Programme FP7 (2007-2013), Theme 4:

Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, Materials & new Production technologies (NMP)

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Are you feeling lost in the H2020 paperwork and need guidance?

Do you need expert advice during proposal preparation, negotiation or implementation?

Are you searching for the right partners for your consortium?

If the following apply to you…

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The National Contact Points (NCP) Network for Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies,

Materials & new Production technologies (NMP)

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15 Core Members (NMP NCPs) - (“beneficiaries”) All the other NMP NCPs are Associated Members

Coordinated by PRAXI / HELP – FORWARD Network

… then contact NMP TeAm

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NMP NCP Network is the main provider of guidance, practical information and individual assistance of participation in the thematic priority “Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials & new production technologies (NMP)” of the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) and HORIZON 2020.

The Network includes the National Contact Points (NCPs) from all 27 EU member states and associated states as well as NMP third country contacts.

The NMP NCP Network

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…and benefit from:

News on current call status and forthcoming calls

News on National, European events & matchmaking activities

NMP dedicated Partner Search Tool

Enter www.nmpteam.com...

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• National Contact Points are structures established by governments of the EU member states and the states associated to the Framework Programme.

• NCPs form the main structure for providing guidance, practical information and assistance on all aspects of participation in H2020

• NCPs give personalized support on the spot and in proposers’ own languages.

• NCPs appointed for the Themes of FP including a Legal & Financial NCP

• The NCPs can be found at: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/support/national_contact_points.html

Getting Assistance – The NCPs

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Range of Services

InformationInformation MediationMediation ConsultancyConsultancy

Information StreamFP promotionCustomer training on FPCall monitoringCall promotionCall results monitoring

Mediation StreamCustomer attractionProject / Profile IdentificationClarification of termsSearch drafting (outward)Utilise NCP tools(Inward) PS retrievalDisseminationMatching

Advice StreamProposal preparationProgress monitoringNegotiations with ECGPF preparation“After sales” services

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• Improved NMP NCP service across Europe • Provision of good quality and high standard services to the

proposers • Simplification of access to H2020 calls, lowering the entry

barriers for newcomers and raising the average quality of submitted proposals

How?

Through closer collaboration between the NMP NCPs in Europe and beyond and normalization of the differences in knowledge and improvement in the quality of provided services across the NCP Network.

The NMP TeAm ambition

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Guidance on choosing theme and funding schemes

Advice on administrative procedures and contractual issues

Partner search - Build your Consortium

How can one benefit?

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• Assist you through the labyrinth of H2020 documentation– Where to find information– How to use it

• Assist in the choice of the topic/call

• We may contact directly the appropriate EC officer in order to double check.

Guidance

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• On administrative procedures and contractual issues– proposal preparation, contract negotiations, execution of

your project.

• Interpret the meaning of EC concepts and how to reflect on them in your proposal.

• Provide assistance and information on – funding schemes– rules of participation– model grant agreements– Guide to Financial Issues

Advice

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• An important pre-requisite for a promising funding application is a suitable consortium of project applicants.

• Usually, project consortia must have a minimum of three partners from three Member States or Associate countries.

• NCPs are the main channels you can use in the search for partners

Partner Search

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• Tools for the benefit of the network's clients:– Partner Search Facility– Website

• Organisation of brokerage events to maximise networking opportunities for our clients

• Help all NCPs to have the appropriate tools to assist their clients (quick e-guides & factsheets etc)

NMP TeAm: Tools & means

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• Through the website www.nmpteam.com • An on-line database where labs and companies can post

their Partner Search / Offer;• Validated by NCPs (each NCP for their country / sub-theme)• Free access to all with contact details (of NCP also)• Registered users can be alerted on new Partner Searches via

e-mail and RSS feed

The NMP TeAm Partner Search Facility

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The NMP TeAm Partner Search Facility www.nmpteam.com

Anyone can register and submit a partner search or a partner offer

The partner search / offer is validated by NCP

The partner search / offer is becoming public

Ability to search with respect to NMP Call, keywords, country, old profiles

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NMP TeAm: Virtual Events

On-line Conferencing Tool

– Using it to broadcast NCP meetings & NMP TeAm trainings to colleagues not able to attend

– Use it for a virtual brokerage event – up to 5 such events are envisaged for the next months (latest June, 2014)

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Dr Apostolos DimitriadisNMP TeAm coordinator & NMP NCP for Greece

PRAXI Network/FORTH

Tel.: +30 2810 391963 ~~~ adimi@help-forward.gr

Any

questions?

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