Expected Impact:
The outcome should contribute to:
- Enhance the functioning of the EDF-NFP network.
- Increase the impact of the EDF in maximising the competitiveness of EU defence industry, its capacity to innovate and contribute to developing key technologies for the future.
- Strengthen cross-border collaboration between EDF-NFPs and improve coordination in EDF-NFP-related activities that reach more than one Member State or Associated Country.
- Continuously improve the services of the individual EDF-NFPs with respect to all aspects of participation in the EDF and to all stakeholders concerned.
- Foster matchmaking activities to facilitate the forming of consortia participating in the EDF calls.
- Enhance the cooperation of EDF-NFPs with the Enterprise Europe Network and other relevant networks.
The National Focal Points for the EDF (EDF-NFPs) consists of a network of individuals nominated by EU Member States and EDF Associated countries that are supported by national structures established under the responsibility and control of the EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries. The NFPs form an essential part of the EDF implementation by providing practical information, advice, training, and other forms of assistance to stakeholders on all aspects of participation in the EDF.
This action aims at facilitating trans-national cooperation between EDF-NFPs with a view to identifying and sharing good practices and raising
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