On August 24^th, the Kosovo NCP Platform, developed by HERAS Plus, was launched, presented and elaborated. During the second half of the event, the respective Kosovo NCPs were trained on using and utilizing the platform, guided by the training Manual prepared for this purpose. The utilization of the platform and enhancing Kosovo’s participation in the Horizon Europe Program were also discussed among NCPs.

The support for developing the Kosovo NCP Platform has been reiterated after several consultations and meetings with MESTI officials. The platform is considered necessary because it is a pledged commitment in the association agreement signed by MESTI with European Commission. The platform is a crucial tool for NCPs to exercise their role in communicating to the general public and target groups the respective calls, other training and networking opportunities, training or/and grants offered to build capacities of NCPs and/or researchers. The platform will be administered and populated by the NCP members, with the support of HERAS Plus (for the initial piloting phase).