NCP Brussels help Brussels-based stakeholders access EU funding for Research and Innovation by providing free of charge a wide range of highly professional support services.

NCP Brussels team can assist and advise you at all stages of your project:

BEFORE PROJECT SUBMISSION

  • Information and awareness raising on the Horizon 2020 programme
  • Idea analysis and assessment of the relevant EU funding for your project idea
  • Targeted partner and expert search via our international networks (NCP networks and Enterprise Europe Network)
  • Guidance through the administrative, legal and financial rules of EU project bidding
  • Proofreading and pre-screening of project proposals according to EU selection criteria
  • Basic information on other sources of funding from related programmes (ex COSME,European Structural & Insvestment Fund, regional/national funding) and signposting to the relevant contact people
  • Information on available subsidies to support proposal writing

DURING PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

  • Individual support during negotiation with the European Commission, in case the proposal is selected
  • Answer to legal and financial questions arising during the lifetime of the project
  • Advice on how to deal with technical and financial reporting to European Commission
  • Help solving any unexpected problem (like a default partner)

PROJECT’S RESULT EXPLOITATION

  • Support to help you find EU or regional funding to pursue research and innovation activities
  • Individual support to successfully transfer your research results and turn it into market innovations, via our membership to the Enterprise Europe Network

We organise workshops and seminars on thematic topics, skills improvement and project facilitation. Check ouragenda for more.

NCP Brussels ensure confidentiality and avoidance of conflict of interest, transparency and equal access. We comply with the EC’s minimum standards and guiding principles for NCPs.