Series of activities

To establish a Management Board, High-Level Group and Scientific Advisory Board
To enhance integration and efficiency by building on available experience and best practice
To further develop joint operations and optimise processes initiated in ERA-PG
To launch at least two joint calls
To evaluate the impact of ERA-PG and ERA-CAPS supported projects
To establish a mechanism for the long-term sustainability of the network

To encourage full commitment of the Partners
To expand the network by including new Partners and Observers
To identify opportunities to integrate and collaborate with other relevant organisations at the national, European, and international levels
To promote the visibility of ERA-CAPS through external engagement (representing the scientific base) to policy makers and funders
To participate actively in stakeholders meetings, such as ERA-NET wide events, workshops organised by DG Research of the European Commission, stakeholder meetings organised by ETPs and activities of a Platform of KBBE relevant ERA-NETs

To establish the Programme Coordination Office to assist and support all Partners in the programme
To renew the website and strengthen its presentation by developing a logo and a new format for corporate communication
To relaunch the intranet as a means for internal communication among all network Partners
To disseminate information and results about ERA-CAPS to increase the profile of supported projects
To promote the forthcoming programme
To plan and organise ERA-CAPS forward looks and other workshops