On May 29, 2018, in the framework of EaP+ project, National Academy of Sciences of Armenia has held a dedicated training for local H2020 NCPs in Yerevan.

The one-day intensive training was delivered by invited EU experts from FFG, Austria Ms. Tamara-Katharina Mitiska and local project partners.

The training was launched by presentation of the EaP PLUS project and its past and future activities, which followed by a detailed presentation of Minimum standards and guiding principles for NCPs.

The second session of the training focused on Financial and Legal aspects including Grant Agreement and Contractualisation, Funding Schemes and Payment Modalities, Intellectual Property Rights etc.

The next session was dedicated to promotion of H2020, motivation for the organization to submit applications, partner search and many other useful "Tips" and "Hints" on formation of the consortium, generation of more proposals and much more.

A separate session of the training was devoted to cross cutting activities covering MSCA Individual Fellowship, SME Instrument and cooperation with Enterprise Europe Network.

A suggestion was made to create an NCP Corner at the website of H2020 National Information Point of Armenia.

According to the results of the disseminated questionnaire on this issue, all the NCPs unanimously agreed on the establishment of the NCP Corner, which will serve as information exchange platform.

14 NCPs were present at the training which was held in a very interactive mood where everyone was able to ask questions and contribute to the discussion.