1. State of Affairs and Future of the EU-CA STI Cooperation
Brussels, 3 September 2015
Twinning between projects as a tool for the development of long-term STI-cooperation
Hendrik Meurs (DLR, Germany)

2. Twinning between projects as a tool
Focus on H2020
Support cooperation (consortia) between EU and CA (“Risk money” for travel / meetings with CA partners)
Climate, Energy, Health
Short timeframe (12 months duration)
Flexibility (8 weeks from application to project)
Dr. Hendrik Meurs, EU-CA STI Cooperation Workshop, 03 September 2015, Brussels

3. Twinning between projects – Output
Concept for call
Evaluation criteria
Terms of reference
Budget template
Application form
Dissemination activities
Support for applicants
Dr. Hendrik Meurs, EU-CA STI Cooperation Workshop, 03 September 2015, Brussels

4. Twinning between projects – Outcome
Number of applications: 11 (+3 expected)
Positively evaluated applications: 7
Applications currently being evaluated: 1
Grant Agreements signed: 5
Countries involved from the EU (applications): Germany (6), Poland (3), United Kingdom (2), Czech Republic, Denmark, Italy, Spain
Countries involved from the CA-5 (applications): Uzbekistan (7), Kazakhstan (4), Kyrgyzstan (2), Tajikistan (2)
Mails and calls answered:
Dr. Hendrik Meurs, EU-CA STI Cooperation Workshop, 03 September 2015, Brussels

5. Twinning between projects - Impact
Active development of research consortia
Spreading of H2020 expertise / information
Increasing H2020 experience
Increasing CA-participation in H2020 calls
Supporting the image of EU-commission / EU as supporter
Flexible tool with strong impact on project-level
Dr. Hendrik Meurs, EU-CA STI Cooperation Workshop, 03 September 2015, Brussels

6. Thank you for your attention