On May 30, 2016 EU Research and Innovation Framework Programme Horizon 2020 information day and NCP workshop took place in Georgia, Tbilisi. The event hosted wide range of participants and speakers from the European Commission, EU Delegation to Georgia, representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, European Investment Bank InnovFin programme, National contact points from Georgia as well as from the Horizon 2020 associated countries. Scientists and innovators form Georgia, representatives of various research institutions, universities and SMEs attended the information day. 

Presented topics covered an overview of the Horizon 2020 opportunities, practical information on effective participation into the programme.  Activities and challenges of the Georgia’s NCP network were discussed and recommendations about the enhancement of the NCP network were provided by the guest speakers. Potential applicants and interests stakeholders were provided with some practical information by local and international successful grant holders. The event was addressed to the national policy level on the role and importance of the NCP system for an increased participation in Horizon 2020. 

Interactive sessions and lively discussions at the information day and NCP workshop clearly depicted the interest of Georgia’s researchers in the priorities, topics, calls, participation related information of the EU Research and Innovation Framework Programme Horizon 2020.

    

Presenters and their presentations:

Mr. Stephen Sadler	The EU Framework Programme  for Research and Innovation
Ms. Teodora Balau	Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Opportunities for Organisations and Individual Researchers
Ms. Teodora Balau	Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) How to Submit Proposal (SEP)
Ms. Teodora Balau	Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)  Practical information to support applications
Dr. Alice Rajewsky	European Research Council  (ERC): An opportunity for  researchers in Europe and Georgia
Mr. Marc D’hooge	InnovFin – EU Finance for Innovators at a glance
Ms. Natia Gabitashvili	Horizon 2020 Georgia- Facts & Data
Ms. Stella Shapoval	Setting up an effective NCP Network
Ms. Małgorzata Kapica	Support for beneficiaries of Horizon 2020
Ms. Anastasia Vlyzioti	Lessons learnt from the IncoNet EaP  Support NCPs
Dr. Nana Macharashvili	WOSCAP (Whole of Society Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding)
Ms. Natalia Shatirishvili	Horizon 2020 NCP in Energy, recommendations for potential applicants
Mr. Givi Kochoradze	Examples of Successful Participation of Georgian Scientists in EC Framework;Programs and Perspectives of Future Cooperation
Mr. Zurab Kighuradze	Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Ms. Maia Okujava	Horizon 2020 NCP in Health, recommendations for potential applicants
Mr. Boka Tabatadze	SME instrument/Innovation in SMEs/new opportunities for Georgia SMEs in Horizon 2020
Ms. Mariam Lashkhi	HORIZON 2020-Opportunities for Innovators