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The path towards EU cooperation in the region
Our Services
- Access to relevant EU knowledge on the website, with a focus on Horizon Europe, in periodic newsletters, and at events with members and partners.
- Meeting arenas under the European cooperation platform in Agder, and serving as the contact point for the platform. Connect user needs to the right expertise in the region.

Membership
Proactive support towards EU funding and early information tailored to your organisation
Our Services
- Access to relevant EU knowledge on the website, with a focus on Horizon Europe, in periodic newsletters, and at events with members and partners.
- Meeting arenas under the European cooperation platform in Agder, and serving as the contact point for the platform. Connect user needs to the right expertise in the region.
- Get assistance in proactively mapping your own interests, needs, and prerequisites for participation in EU projects.
- Receive early/confidential information about announcements in Horizon Europe (EU programs and European funding schemes).
- Opportunity to receive advice at an early stage of the application process for participation in Horizon Europe projects (EU projects)
- Assistance with networking with actors in Europe.

Extended Membership
Proactive follow-up of your organisation’s needs and interests towards EU funding
Our Services
- Access to relevant EU knowledge on the website, with a focus on Horizon Europe, in periodic newsletters, and at events with members and partners.
- Meeting arenas under the European cooperation platform in Agder, and serving as the contact point for the platform. Connect user needs to the right expertise in the region.
- Get assistance in proactively mapping your own interests, needs, and prerequisites for participation in EU projects.
- Receive early/confidential information about announcements in Horizon Europe (EU programs and European funding schemes).
- Opportunity to receive advice at an early stage of the application process for participation in Horizon Europe projects (EU projects)
- Assistance with networking with actors in Europe.
- Assign the office to participate in events related to partner searches and project development in order to identify consortia/partnerships that may be relevant for actors in Agder.
- Book an introductory course on the EU/EEA
- Access to book study visits in Brussels, or elsewhere in Europe, that contribute to supporting defined priority areas.
- Access to organized guest stays, internships, and trainee programs (by agreement).
- Receive continuous and proactive follow-up on your own needs and interests in relation to Europe.
- Assistance in establishing contact and maintaining dialogue with EU/EEA institutions, the Norwegian EU delegation and other actors in Brussels/Europe on behalf of users.
- Order monitoring and communication of input to the EU on policies, regulations, and programs within priority policy and focus areas.
- Be represented by Agder European Office in Brussels-based networks that support defined priority areas.