Cosmos

Albania

No data available.

Andorra

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Austria

No data available.

Belgium

Federal level

Scientific and Technical Information Service (DWTI-STIS)

EUROFED is the service of the DWTI-STIS that gathers the National Contact Points (NCPs) of the Belgian federal government. Our aim is to inform federal research institutes and other federal actors about Horizon 2020. More concretly we inform our clients about the latest developments in the framework programme, help them finding suitable project partners or joining a consortium, support them in preparing a project proposal and give feedback on their project proposals.

Contact:

http://eurofed.stis.belspo.be/

The National Contact Point for Space in Belgium/ Federal level is Mr. Kristof Vlaeminck, +32 (0)2 238 37 42, kristof(dot)vlaeminck(at)stis.belspo.be

Brussels Capital Region

impulse.brussels

impulse.brussels, the Brussels Enterprise Agency, hosts NCP Brussels, the National Contact Point helping organisations (companies, SMEs, universities, research centres, etc.) of the Brussels Capital Region to access EU funding for Research and Innovation. The support covers all stages of the project: before project submission (identification of the right funding line, building of the consortium, proofreading of the proposal), during project implementation (legal and financial advice) and after to enhance results exploitation.

Contact:

http://www.ncpbrussels.be/

The National Contact Point for Space in Belgium/ Brussels Capital Region is Ms. Anna Casagrande, +32 (0)2 800 00 50, aca(at)impulse(dot)irisnet(dot)be

Flemish region

Agency for Innovation by Science and Technology (IWT)

Contact:

Koning Albert II-laan 35, 1030 Brussel, Belgium

The National Contact Point for Space in Belgium/Flanders is Mr. Nico Deblauwe, Tel: +32 2 432 43 00, (ndb (at)iwt(dot)be)

Walloon region

NCP Wallonie

Contact:

http://www.ncpwallonie.be/

The National Contact Point for Space in Belgium/ Walloon region is Mr. Florian Carré, +32 (0)10 47 19 61, florian(dot)carre(at)ncpwallonie(dot)be

Bosnia and Herzegovina

No data available.

Bulgaria

Within COSMOS there are two partners from Bulgaria:Solar-Terrestrial Influences Laboratory of Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (STIL-BAS)carries out fundamental and applied research in the field of solar-terrestrial physics, in-situ and remote investigation of geoSpace, planets and interplanetary Space, optical atmosphere research and Space biology. The scientific activities of STIL-BAS bear closely on the general BAS scientific priorities and on large national and international scientific programs and projects in the field of solar-terrestrial influences.

The Laboratory contributes to the development of hardware and software products for scientific instrumentation onboard rockets, satellites, planetary probes and manned Space flights. Scientific teams from STIL-BAS participate in data and image processing and interpretation as well as in modelling of physical processes in solar-terrestrial influences. Remote sensing facilities: Remote sensing and in-situ techniques and equipment for studying of geoSpace and planets including research of energetic and polarization characteristics of emitted and reflected radiation from natural formations on the land and ocean surfaces and the atmosphere in the VIS, NIR and radio ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum, development of multichannel spectrometric and imaging spectrometric systems, data and image processing and application of multichannel data and images in different scientific and applied fields. Scientific staff 80 persons: 1 academician, 14 professors and associated professors, 35 researchers and 30 persons support staff.

ReSAC (Remote Sensing Applications Center) is a non-profit, RTD organization and was established in 1998 with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the UN in the frame of the project TCP/BUL/8922. Until 2004 ReSAC was a Department in Bulgarian AeroSpace Agency (BASA), later in Agency for Sustainable Development and Eurointegration. Since the end of 2005 ReSAC is an independent juridical body.Main task of ReSAC is to develop and transfer knowledge and know-how in RS/GIS applications to agricultural and environmental management, land cover/land use, soil and forest inventory, water resources, environmental hazards, fast track services, disaster management, urban planning, etc. ReSAC is an Observer member of the European Association of Remote Sensing Companies – EARSC from 2005.ReSAC collaborates very actively with JRC, EURIMAGE, SPOT Image, EUSI, GEOSYS, etc.The most important ReSAC projects in the area of Land cover/Land Use, Control of Agrosubsidies with Remote Sensing /CwRS/, Establishment of Land Parcel Identification System /LPIS/, Digital Orthophoto Map Preparation /DOP/, National Concept for the Information and Management of Forest Fires, Fast Track Service /FTS/ (as a value-added organization in the International Charter Space and Major Disasters CHARTER Call 132 – Danube Oil Spill) and Voice Technology Development are funded by JRC, EC/FP6 and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.ReSAC is a service provider in the area of fast track mapping mainly to State Agency for Information Technology and Communications (SAITC), Agency for Sustainable Development and Eurointegration (ASDE) and other public Bulgarian organizations.

Croatia

No data available.

Cyprus

RPF – Research Promotion Foundation is a non-profit private foundation with public mandate located in Cyprus. It was founded in 1996 by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, to serve as the national agency for the promotion of scientific and technological research.

The RPF has developed a number of activities which fall into two broad categories:

(a) the design, launching, funding and monitoring of national research programmes, and

(b) the promotion of the participation of Cypriot researchers in European research programmes and international organisations (EU Framework Programmes, European Cooperation in Science and Research (COST), Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Science Foundation (ESF), EUREKA). It is also responsible for the implementation of bilateral agreements on R&D.

The RPF has the overall responsibility for the coordination of activities relating to the Horizon 2020 Programme (as it has been doing since 1999: 5th, 6th and 7th Framework Programmes). It coordinates the network of National Contact Points and representatives of Cyprus in the various Programme Committees, provides information, organises information days and provides advice and customised assistance to researchers. The RPF has also been actively involved in a number of EC funded projects. The RPF acts as the Cypriot EURAXESS Bridgehead Organisation and hosts Cyprus’ EURAXESS Services Centre, a member of the European EURAXESS Network. It is also member of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN).

Contact:
123 Strovolos Avenue, 2042, Strovolos – Nicosia, CYPRUS
Web: http://www.research.org.cy

The National Contact Point for Space in Cyprus is Mr. Pierantonios Papazoglou, Tel: +357 22 20 5048 (ppapazoglou(at)research(dot)org(dot)cy)

Czech Republic

The Technology Centre of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (Technology Centre) established in 1993, promotes industrial utilisation of research and development, provides a wide spectrum of technology transfer services and stimulates creation and growth of small innovative businesses. The Technology Centre is the focal point of national information infrastructure for the EU Framework Programmes, acts as the National information centre (NICER) for EU FPs, provides targeted, programme-specific information, advice, assistance and training for the Czech R&D community, and organises awareness events.

The Technology Centre is involved in preparation of strategic studies focused on RTD and innovation. The Technology Centre prepares conceptual documents for the state administration and its advisory bodies. It coordinates national and regional projects on identifying research priorities, strategic research directions, preparation of research and innovation policies and innovation strategies. The Technology Centre is the host and co-ordinating organisation of the Czech Innovation Relay Centre (CIRC) and of the Czech Liaison Office for R&D (CZELO) which is based in Brussels where it represents Czech research community and provides the Czech research institutions with the targeted and updated information on the possibilities of being involved in international research consortia.The Technology Centre has been cooperating with foreign partners on international projects in the field of strategic studies for the EC, European Parliament, United Nations Organization for Industrial Development and Joint Research Centre of the EC.

Contact:
Ve Struhách 1076/27, 160 00 Praha 6, Czech Republic

web: http://www.tc.cz/en

The National Contact Point Space in Czech Republik is Ondrej Mirovsky, tel: +420 2 34 006 255, mirovsky@tc.cz

Denmark

No data available.

Estonia

In Estonia, the main contact point for Horizon Europe is the Estonian Research Council (ETAG).

ETAG supports research and innovation in Estonia. We maintain and develop a balanced, high-level and internationally successful research, development and innovation (RDI) system in Estonia, as well as a knowledge-based and sustainable Estonian society.

Our activities include

Research funding
Support for development and implementation of research and innovation policy
Support for international research cooperation
Domestic and international presentation and promotion of Estonian research

Contacts for Estonian HE NCPs:
https://etag.ee/en/cooperation/horizon-europe/national-contact-points/

Read more about ETAG here: https://www.etag.ee/en/introduction/

France

Founded in 1961, the Centre National d’études Spatiales (CNES) is the government agency responsible for shaping and implementing France’s Space Policy in Europe. Its task is to invent the Space systems of the future, bring Space technologies to maturity and guarantee France’s independent access to Space. CNES is a pivotal player in Europe’s Space programme, and a major source of initiatives and proposals that aim to maintain France and Europe’s competitive edge. It conceives and executes Space programmes with its partners in the scientific community and industry, and is closely involved in many international cooperation programmes’the key to any far-reaching Space policy. The agency’s more-than 2,400-strong workforce constitutes an exceptional pool of talent, with some 1,800 engineers and executives, 35% of whom are women. They work in four sites: Paris (headquarters), Evry (launchers), Toulouse (orbital systems), and the Guyana Space centre in Kourou (launch base).Through its ability to innovate and its forward-looking vision, CNES is helping to foster new technologies that will benefit society as a whole, focusing on:- access to Space – civil applications of Space – sustainable development – science and technology research – security and defenceIn FP6, CNES has been co-ordinator for 2 projects and participant in 19 projects coordinated by major Space companies in France and Europe. In FP7, the French National Contact Point organization for the Space work programme is coordinated by CNES and comprises individuals from public bodies and companies involved in the major themes addressed by the work programme.

Contact:

Web: https://cnes.fr/en

Finland

BUSINESS FINLAND OY (BF OY)

Georgia

No data available.

Germany

DLR is the national aeronautics and space research centre of the Federal Republic of Germany. Its extensive research and development work in aeronautics, space, energy, transport and security is integrated into national and international cooperative ventures. In addition to its own research, as Germany’s space agency, DLR has been given responsibility by the federal government for the planning and implementation of the German space programme. DLR is also the umbrella organisation for the nation’s largest project management agency.

More information on the activities of the Natinal COntact Point for Space at DLR can be found at DLR’s NCP Webpage.

Contact:

Space Administration, Koenigswinterer Str. 522-524, 53227 Bonn, Germany

National Contact Point for Space in Germany are:

Tel.: +49 228 447 + corresponding extension:

Dr. Adrian Klein -213 adrian(dot)klein(at)dlr(dot)de

Barbara Jiménez -302 barbara(dot)jimenez(at)dlr(dot)de

Greece

The Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), established in 1983, is one of the largest research centers in Greece with well organized facilities, highly qualified personnel and a reputation of a top-level research foundation worldwide. The Foundation, with headquarters in Heraklion, focuses on areas of major scientific, social, and economic interest, such as: Microelectronics, Lasers, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Computer Sciences, Computational Mathematics, Chemical Engineering and Mediterranean Studies.

PRAXI Network, a distinct administrative unit operating within FORTH, has been established since 1991 as a strategic partnership of the industrial and research worlds in Greece (FORTH, SEV Hellenic Federation of Enterprises and FING – Federation of Industries of Northern Greece). PRAXI Network’s mission is to guide and assist Greek enterprises and laboratories in pursuit of competitiveness by forging sustainable links between research and industry, via the promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship as well as transnational cooperation. Its services are extended from information to mediation, and include advisory support covering the whole spectrum of innovation related activities, namely research collaboration, technology transfer, intellectual property and commercial exploitation of research results.

Contact:
8 Kolokotroni str, 105 61 Athens, Greece
Web: http://help-forward.gr/en/

The National Contact Point for Space in Greece is Mr. Constantine Karamanis, Tel: +30 210 36 07 690, (karamanis@help-forward(dot)gr)

Hungary

No data available.

Iceland

Rannís reports to the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture with the purpose of providing professional assistance in the preparation and implementation of science and technology policy in Iceland.

Its main functions are:

Operation of the financial support system for research and technological development.
Provision of services and information to the Council for Science and Technology Policy and its sub-committees.
Coordinating and promoting Icelandic participation in collaborative international projects in science and technology.
Monitoring resources and performance in R&D, evaluating the results of scientific research, technological development and innovation.
Promoting public awareness of research and innovation in Iceland.
Rannís serves the Icelandic science community across all areas of science and the humanities.

Contact:

Borgartún 30, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland

Web: www.rannis.is

The National Contact Point for Space in Iceland is Mr. Viðar Helgason, tlf. +354 515 5800, vidar.helgason@rannis.is

Ireland

Ireland has a long-established history of astronomy and space research. In recent years, Ireland has developed a thriving space industry and research community.

Ireland manages its investment in space primarily through the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) and Enterprise Ireland. Enterprise Ireland co-ordinates Ireland’s industrial and research participation in the programmes of the European space Agency (ESA) and the European Union. Enterprise Ireland’s role is to provide a source of expertise for Irish companies in developing and executing space strategies, as well as being a point of reference for the international space industry when they want to identify relevant sources of space-related expertise within Ireland. Ireland’s National Space Strategy for Enterprise, published in 2019, outlines the Government’s vision for Ireland to develop ‘An economically sustainable and expanding space-active industry, delivering quality jobs for the economy of tomorrow’.

Irish industrial capabilities in space technology are highly diverse, including structures, materials, microelectronics, photonics, telecommunications, RF (Radio Frequency) and life sciences There is also a growing number of Irish companies active in the “downstream” sector in developing products for the related ground segment systems as well as end-user equipment, services and applications which utilise space-based systems. Opportunities exist for Irish companies in developing and adapting technologies for the commercial space market, technology spin-out from space to non-space and in developing innovative applications and services that utilise space systems.

Overall, the role of the ESA/Horizon Europe-Space team at Enterprise Ireland is to work with Irish industry and academics to develop strategies to exploit opportunities both in institutional space programmes and in the commercial space market. Read more

The Space Community is primarily focused on addressing the research and innovation topics in the Industry sub cluster of Horizon Europe Cluster 4, ‘Digital, Industry and Space’. Read more

The National Contact Point for Space in Ireland is:

Dr. Padraig Doolan

padraig.doolan(at)enterprise-ireland.com

website

San Marino

No data available.

Italy

APRE is a non-profit research organisation, created upon the joint initiative of the Italian Ministry of Research and the European Commission in 1989, and grouping together more than 100 members, including both public and private research centres, industries, industrial associations, chambers of commerce, science parks and more than 50 universities, with the main objective to promote the participation in national and European RTD programmes. APRE received in 2001 the Quality Certification for its Project, Training and Promotion activities regarding research programmes (ISO EN 9001:2000). During its 25 years of experience APRE has been participating in several projects (about 100) co-financed by the European Commission (DG Research, DG Education and DG Enterprise).

APRE has a long-lasting experience in the EC Framework Programmes, which has started in the FP3, and that has continued during the subsequent ones (FP4, FP5 and FP6). In the Seventh Framework Programme and in Horizon 2020, APRE has been appointed by the Italian Ministry of Research and the European Commission as host organization of the Italian National Contact Points for all the themes and sectors in H2020. APRE is also member of the Enterprise Europe Network helping SMEs to make the most of the European marketplace.

See more http://www.apre.it/2422

Contact:

Via Cavour, 71 – 00184 Roma, Italy

Tel. +39 06 48939993, Fax. +39 06 48902550

Web: www.apre.it

The National Contact PointS for Space in Italy are:

Giglio Elena giglio@apre.it
Monique Bossi bossi@apre.it

Latvia

Riga Technical University (RTU) is one of the oldest institutions of higher engineering education in Eastern Europe. At present RTU with about 17800 students serves the needs of rapidly growing industry of the Baltic region. The Institute of Materials and Structures (IMS) has about 30 years experience in the field of modelling, analysis and optimisation of advanced composite materials and structures. In connection with it considerable experience and proven expertise in this field, IMS (RTU) extensively have participated in European research on 5th and 6th Framework Programme participating in total of 15 research projects starting from the year 1998.

Liechtenstein

No data available.

Lithuania

The Research Council of Lithuania (RCL) is a science and studies policy implementing institution, which performs an expert and advisory function to the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania and the Government in matters of studies and experimental development.

RCL’s mission – is to actively participate in the formulation of research, experimental development, and innovation policy and to strive to make Lithuania’s system of research, experimental development, and innovation effective and in line with the expectations of Lithuanian society and global challenges, by applying organizational and financial instruments for competitive funding of scientific research.

RCL oversees research and knowledge exchange functions for universities, institutes, and business companies.

This includes providing block grant funding to the national research and education institutions (mainly universities and research institutes); for research and development; developing and implementing national funding streams; supporting and encouraging academic participation in EU Framework Programmes; overseeing the sustainability of the Higher Education research base in Lithuania; and promoting international collaborations.

Contacts: Gedimino av. 3, LT-01103 Vilnius, Lithuania, +370 670 32435, info@lmt.lt, www.lmt.lt

The National Contact Point for Space in Lithuania is Deividas Petrulevičius: +370 645 89138, deividas.petrulevicius@lmt.lt, https://www.linkedin.com/in/deividaspetrulevicius/

Luxembourg

The space industry in Luxembourg includes private and public bodies, and is driven by a dynamic, multilingual and international workforce. Many of the players presented here are well known beyond the borders of the Grand Duchy, their capabilities acknowledged by the international space community. And their numbers are steadily growing. Today, the Grand Duchy is home to approximately 50 companies and research labs, employing more than 800 people. The space sector’s contribution to the nation’s GDP is among the highest ratios in Europe.

The Luxembourg Space Agency promotes the commercial space sector in Luxembourg by providing support to the space industry and public research organisations, fostering new and existing businesses, developing human resources, offering access to financial solutions and supporting academic learning and research.

Luxembourg Space Agency – website
19-21, boulevard Royal
L-2449 Luxembourg

Contact person:
Charles Koener
Project Manager – Technologies
Tel. (+352) 288 482 14
E-mail : charles.koener@space-agency.lu

North Macedonia

No data available.

Malta

No data available.

Moldova

No data available.

Monaco

No data available.

Montenegro

No data available.

Netherlands

No data available.

Norway

Norwegian Space Agency (Norsk Romsenter)

Poland

The NCP-PL closely co-operates with the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the European Commission and other key partners, both in Poland and abroad. The main task of the NCP-PL is to disseminate the information and to help Polish innovating research teams in active participation in EU Framework Programmes, through training, aid and consultancy, partner search service as well as promoting the international cooperation and encouraging to create multi-partner project consortia. The NCP-PL has extensive experience in organizing events to promote Framework Programme(s) and securing the attendance of researchers and research administrators and managers. The NCP-PL has organized: FP6 Launching Conference (2002, accompanied by the Ministerial Meeting, attended by nearly 2000 persons) and FP7 Launching Conference (2006, attended by nearly 1300 persons).

The NCP-PL plays also a role of Mobility Centre, NCP for Joint Research Centre and INTAS Programme. Moreover NCP-PL is a training centre for implementation of structural funds in the RTD sector. The staff of NCP-PL (50 employees) consists of highly qualified people with scientific background and with knowledge of European Programmes. The NCP-PL budget is covered mainly by resources of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the complementing funds are provided by the EC.T he NCP-PL has its own experience in participation in more than 30 research projects carried out in FP4, FP5 and FP6, for example: IDEALIST-EAST (FP4), POLNET, POLDA, Fellows for Industry, Partners for Life, IDEAL-IST, Train-Net, CEeB, NAS2CALL, NETCEE, DONQPOL (FP5) and CEAF, CERA (INCO, co-ordinator, FP6), NBCC (INCO, co-ordinator FP6), HUNPOL-TRANS, PRO-NMS (co-ordinator FP6), QUALITYMEAT, STEF-NANO-ACC (co-ordinator, FP6), ERANIS (INCO, co-ordinator, FP6).NCP-PL has put many efforts in further extending its cooperation with neighbours from Central and Eastern Europe. NCP-PL has supported the creation of a network of FP6 information points under the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.

Contact:

National Contact Point for Research Programmes of the EU (Krajowy Punkt Kontaktowy Programów Badawczych UE); Krzywickiego 34; 02-078 Warszawa; Poland

Web: www.kpk.gov.pl

The National Contact Point for Space in Poland is Mr. Piotr Świerczyński, tel: +48 22 828 74 83, piotr(dot)swierczynski(at)kpk(dot)gov(dot)pl

Portugal

The Portuguese Space Agency is the entity responsible for the promotion and dissemination of the space component of the European Union Research and Innovation Framework Programme – Horizon Europe.

The Agency represents Portugal in Horizon Europe space related topics coordinating its activities with the other members of the PERIN network, and in particular with the National Innovation Agency (ANI) for Cluster 4 topics (Digital and Industry).

The Portuguese Space Agency also represents Portugal in the Union Space Programme components (Copernicus, Galileo, EGNOS, SST and GOVSATCOM) together with other national institutions as well as to the European Space Agency, becoming thus a one stop shop for space activities in the country.

Contact:

Palácio das Laranjeiras, Estrada das Laranjeiras, 205, RC – 1649-018 Lisboa

Web: ptspace.pt

The national contact points for Space in Portugal are Joan Alabart and Marta Gonçalves.

Email: joan.alabart[at]ptspace.pt and marta.goncalves[at]ptspace.pt

Romania

No data available.

Serbia

Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development (MESTD) has overall responsibility for the research and education system in Serbia. It carries out public administration activities related to:

the system, development and promotion of scientific and research activities for the purposes of scientific, technological and economic development;
defining and implementing the policies and strategies of scientific and technological development;
defining and implementing the programmes of scientific, technological and development research;
training scientific research staff;
defining and implementing innovation policies;
fostering techno-entrepreneurship and the transfer of know-how to the economy;
developing and improving the innovation system in the Republic of Serbia.

Contact:
Ministarstvo prosvete, nauke i tehnološkog razvoja
(Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development)
Nemanjina 22-26, Beograd, Srbija
tel: +381 11 3631 755
web: http://horizon2020.mpn.gov.rs/

Slovakia

Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical Information (SCSTI)

The SCSTI is a subsidiary organization (public body) of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic. The institution was established in 1938 as the Slovak technical library and since its establishment has belonged to pioneers in new library and information services implementation.

The SCSTI is the national information centre for science, technology, innovation and education and specialized scientific library of the Slovak Republic. It coordinates activities and ensures the operation of interdisciplinary R&D centres and national infrastructures for research, development, innovation and education. SCSTI is the host institution of the National Contact Points for Horizon Europe and ensures operation of the Slovak Liaison Office for R&D in Brussels.

General contact:
Lamačská cesta 8A, 840 05 Bratislava, Slovakia
Web: CVTISR, Horizon SK

Contact for COSMOS4HE:
Erika Hlavatá Cluster 4 – Digital, Industry and Space National Contact Point
erika.hlavata [at] cvtisr.sk
Karolína Patrzyk Havlíčková EU Space Programme National Contact Point
karolina.havlickova [at] cvtisr.sk

Slovenia

is responsible for science and research policies. Ministry is promoting and supporting the participation of national scientific and business communities in EU Horizon 2020 and is linking their work to the work of national Delegates to H2020 Committees and the Network of National Contact Points. In performing its tasks, MIZS is closely collaborating with the Slovenian Research Agency (ARRS), research and education institutions as well as business organisations in science and research where space research is one of important areas.

Contact:

Ministrstvo za izobraževanje, znanost in šport,

Masarykova 16,

SI-1000 Ljubljana

Web: http://www.mizs.gov.si/si/obzorje2020,

The National Contact Point for Space in Slovenia is Dr. Ivan Skubic, Tel. +386 1 4784670,

(ivan(dot)skubi(at)gov(dot)si)

Spain

No data available.

Sweden

No data available.

Switzerland

Euresearch is a non-profit association with offices in all the Swiss regions and a Network Office in Bern, comprising all National Contact Points (NCPs).

Euresearch is supported by the Swiss federal government to inform, advise and connect researchers based in or coming to Switzerland.

Contact:
Belpstrasse 11, 3007 Bern, Switzerland
Web: www.euresearch.ch/de/european-programmes/horizon-2020/

The National Contact Point Space in Switzerland is Mr. Matthew Whellens,
+41 31 380 60 25, matthew.whellens@euresearch.ch

Turkey

EU Framework Programmes National Coordination Office / AB Çerçeve Programlar Ulusal Koordinasyon Ofisi

TUBITAK is the leading agency for the management, funding and conducting of research in Turkey. It was established in 1963 with a mission to advance science and technology, to conduct research and to support Turkish researchers. TUBITAK;

funds research projects carried out in universities and other public and private organizations,
conducts research on strategic areas,
develops support programs for both the public and private sectors,
publishes scientific journals, popular science magazines and books,
organizes science and society activities and,
supports undergraduate and graduate students through scholarships.
TUBITAK is also the national coordinating body of the EU Framework Programmes (FP). TUBITAK EU Framework Programmes National Coordination Office (TUBITAK NCO) organizes info-days, conferences and brokerage events to raise the awareness about the EU Framework Programmes. TUBITAK is also one of the founders of the Turkish Research and Business Organisations (TuR & Bo)-ppp Office.

TuR & Bo-ppp Office, located in Brussels was set up in March 2004 by TUBITAK, TOBB (The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey), KOSGEB (Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organisation) and TESK (The Confederation of Tradesmen and Craftsmen of Turkey). The founding philosophy and aims of TuR & Bo are based on the principle of public-private partnership. The TuR & Bo – ppp Ofiice’s main objectives are monitoring of Framework Programmes, cooperation with other research and development liaison offices and providing presence for the researchers from public and private sectors.

Contact:
TUBİTAK ULAKBIM – YOK Binasi B5 Blok 06539 Bilkent/ANKARA – TURKEY

Web: http://www.tubitak.gov.tr/en , www.h2020.org.tr

The National Contact Point for Space in Turkey is Mr. Okan SALDOGAN, Tel: +90 312 298 94 24 (ncpspace(at)tubitak(dot)gov(dot)tr)

Ukraine

The State Space Agency of Ukraine (SSAU), established in 1992, is the government agency responsible the formation and implementation of state policy in the field of space activities.

SSAU primary missions:

Development of state policy concepts in the sphere of exploration and peaceful use of outer space, as well as in the interests of national security;
Organization and development of space activities in Ukraine and under its jurisdiction abroad;
Contribution to state national security and defense;
Promotion of Ukraine’s cooperation with other states and international space organizations.
The main goal of SSAU is the effective use of scientific, technical and production potential of Ukrainian space sector to ensure a high level of space activities, to support the socio-economic and scientific progress of the state, and to increase the welfare of citizens, creation of a powerful export potential and development of international cooperation.

SSAU controls and coordinates the activities of 21 enterprises and organizations of space industry of Ukraine.

Contact:
8, Moskovska str., Kyiv, Ukraine, 01010

Web: http://www.nkau.gov.ua/en/

The National Contact Point for Space at SSAU – Mr. Yuriy Torlak

E-mail: torlak.yuriy@gmail.com

Tel.: +38 044 281-62-84

United Kingdom

Innovate UK is the UK’s innovation agency. We work with people, companies and partner organisations to find and drive the science and technology innovations that will grow the UK economy.

We work to:

determine which science and technology developments will drive future economic growth
meet UK innovators with great ideas in the fields we’re focused on
fund the strongest opportunities
connect innovators with the right partners they need to succeed
help our innovators launch, build and grow successful businesses

Contact:
Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Web

The National Contact Point for Space in the United Kingdom is Mrs Catherine Holt,
Tel: +44 (0)7468 715507, (ncp-space(at)iuk.ukri.org)

Learn more about UK’s Space Industry:
– UK space sector landscape map

COSMOS4HE, the EU funded network of National Contact Points (NCPs) for space

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