1. ETNA The European Network of Transport National Contact Points Sabrina BOZZOLI EU FP7 NCP for ‘Transport (including aeronautics)‘ & ‘Legal and financial issues‘

2. 2 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 rules Guidance on choosing thematic priorities and instruments Advice on administrative procedures and contractual issues Training and assistance in proposal writing Assistance in partner search

3. 3 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

4. 4 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

5. 5 ETNA – Auxiliary Objectives Reinforcing the network of NCPs by promoting trans-national cooperation 1.Identification and promotion of best practice 2.Provision of training and twinning measures tailored to the specific needs of transport NCPs 3.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

6. 6 ETNA Partner 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

7. 7 PARTNER SEARCH ETNA Standardized PS Forms www.transport-ncps.net www.transport-ncps.net Click on “Partner Search”

8. 8 www.transport-ncps.net PARTNER SEARCH ETNA PS Platform

9. 9 PARTNER SEARCH ETNA PS Navigation - 1

10. 10 PARTNER SEARCH ETNA PS Navigation - 2

11. 11 PARTNER SEARCH CORDIS Partner Service http://cordis.europa.eu/partners/web/guest/home

12. 12 PARTNER SEARCH ETNA 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

13. 13 Thanks for your attention! APRE Agency for the Promotion of European Research via Cavour, 71 00184, Roma www.apre.it bozzoli@apre.it Tel. +39 (0)6 48939993 Fax. +39 (0)6 48902550 Sabrina BOZZOLI