The EAEC Networking Group and Task-Force Presented by Prof. Dr Gregoris A. Makrides President of the European Association of ERASMUS Coordinators President of the European Association of Career Guidance President of the Mathematical Society of South-Eastern Europe (MASSEE) Director of PROGNOSIS 23.10.2017

What is the EAEC? The European Association of ERASMUS Coordinators (EAEC) is a non profit, non governmental organization based registered in Cyprus with a well established network of partners and 125 university members. It was founded in 2005 and since then it has been growing steadily.

Some examples of activities … Calls for proposals, partner searches ; Information Seminars on EU funding opportunities; Organisation of Thematic Innovation Meetings; Organisation of Training Courses; Special Course on Proposal preparation and management of European educational projects; Organization of Networking and Exchange Fairs; Organization of the annual ERASMUS Congress , ERACON Running the ERASMUS+ Barometer for mobility

EAEC Activities INFORMATION EVENTS SUPPORT NETWORKING

EAEC Information tools EAEC website offers among others: information concerning membership, information on the annual ERASMUS Congress and Exhibition - ERACON, The ERASMUS+ Barometer EU projects where EAEC is involved Information on training courses, access to the monthly Newsletter! EAEC website www.eaecnet.com

European Funding Programmes Main Characteristics European Dimension Competitive and innovative Transnational Cooperation Support of projects or organisations which further the interests of the EU or contribute to the implementation of an EU programme , priorities or policy Non profit character

How do I get started? Am I eligible for this programme? Does my idea fit in one of the eligible actions? What is the timeframe? What kind of funding can I receive? Who are the partners of the consortium?

Major EU funding programmes HORIZON 2020 ERASMUS+ COSME HEALTH PROGRAMME CREATIVE EUROPE ASYLUM, MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION FUND RIGHTS, EQUALITY AND CITIZENSHIP JUSTICE

EAEC Networking Group for EU Funding Opportunities and Exchanges PILLARS 1. Information on Calls 2. Networking & Tools 3. Consortia & Partnerships 4. Proposal Preparation Support

1. Information on Calls Latest Calls for Funding(alerts) published by the European Commission (Weekly alerts) to all EAEC members registered in the portal

Click on and use password MENU Funding Calls & Alerts Networking Portal EAEC Task Force Communication Events & Innovation Meetings News

Inter-Partner invitations Partner search within partner Networks 2. Networking and Tools www.eaecnet.com Inter-Partner invitations Partner search within partner Networks HORIZON, ERASMUS+, Other and Exchange Bilateral Agreements The Portal http://networking.eaecnet.com/accounts/login/  

3. Consortia & Partnerships 4. Proposal Preparation Support THE EAEC TASK FORCE Organization of Thematic Innovation Meetings/Contact Seminars Consortia Development Proposal Preparation Project Management May or may not have a cost/charge by the members of the TASK Force Different cooperation models may apply.

EAEC “Task Force” Objective – to assist its members to exploit to the fullest the European financing schemes, leading them to successful proposals Organisation of “Thematic Innovation Meetings” with the aim(s) of: sharing innovative ideas exploring the possibilities of cooperation and finding new partners Preparation of proposals. Brussels, 18 October 2017

EAEC Task Force partners Development of the EAEC-TASK FORCE team! Joint effort of the European Association of Erasmus Coordinators and Prognosis!

Our network collaborators… Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe (UNICA) EURASIAN University Union UNIMED EACG BUSINET PRAXIS Network

A snapshot of what EAEC Networking and Task-Force offers! INFORMATION Targeted, timely and accurate information based on the priorities of the organisation. Access to the funding information alerts. Access to the calendar of deadlines for EU funding calls NETWORKING Profiling your organization for expertise in thematic areas of research and development Finding organisations in similar fields of activities for the establishment of partnerships. Integration of the member organisation in networks and consortia of special interests. EU PROJECTS Enhance the EU project success in proposal submission. Find reliable and experienced project partners. Facilitate the exchange of ideas and good practices. INTERNATIONALIZATION Enhance the visibility of the member organisation internationally. Facilitating the Exchange programmes between EU and non-EU HE Institutions. Involvement of members of the organisation to the European and International scene Maximize your participation opportunities in EU funded projects!

The EAEC European Coordination Office in different countries Cyprus (EAEC Office, Nicosia) Greece (ATHINA Edu Net, University of Athens, Athens) Romania (Spiru Haret University, Bucharest) Fyr Macedonia (University of STIP) Portugal (ISEP Technological University, Porto) Bulgaria (under development) Belgium - Brussels (under development) The EAEC European Coordination Office will have a National Support Office with a contact communication person connected with EAEC. The contact will be managing all the national request for support by the TASK-Force and will be organizing local Thematic Innovation Meetings. Communications with other EAEC European Offices in other countries and distribution of information in English and in the local language. The national member representatives will have an access password to the Portal and send reminders for funding alerts. Organizations active in providing Consulting Business for EU funding cannot become EAEC Members but could be considered for membership to the EAEC Task Force.

The EAEC European Coordination Office in different countries FEES Each national member organization will pay a membership fee of 900 euro per year payable to EAEC, 400 euro covers the annual membership to EAEC And optional 500 euro the membership to the Networking Group supported by EAEC, PROGNOSIS and the local ECO host. This does not include support for preparation of proposals as an expert consultancy of the EAEC Task force may apply different formula of cooperation.

EAEC NETWORKING DNA Information Innovation & Sharing Best intelligence Funding Opportunities Raising capacity Project Management Trust & confidence Essential contacts Information & intelligence Visibility and Networking Sharing Best practices Proposal Preparation Consortium Development

Communication EAEC Networking Group networking1@eaecnet.com EAEC TASK FORCE taskforce@eaecnet.com Link to the platform through(EAEC member password will be needed) www.eaecnet.com makrides.g@eaecnet.com

Thank you for your attention! EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF ERASMUS COORDINATORS In cooperation with the PROGNOSIS   Nicosia: Stassinou 36, Office104, 2003 Strovolos, Nicosia, Τel.:+357 22 283 600, Fax:+357 22 283 609  email: info@eaecnet.com, networking1@eaecnet.com , taskforce@eaecnet.com Coming soon National European Offices in Athens, Stip, Sofia, Bucharest