Partnership Finding
Good partnership is the key to a successful European project. While National Agencies don’t to look for and connect with partners that are right for you!
Where to Start
Think about the themes of your project. What kind of partner can best help you achieve your project goals? What experience or expertise do they need? Are there specific countries or regions you should connect with? Put together a short ‘wish list’ to focus your search.
EPALE
If you work in Adult Education or Vocational Education and Training, you can look for or request partners on EPALE Partner Search.
SALTO Otlas
Youth organisations can look for or request partners on OTLAS, a partner-finding tool operated by the SALTO-YOUTH network.
eTwinning
eTwinning offers a platform for staff (teachers, head teachers, librarians, and others) working in schools to communicate, collaborate, and develop projects.
Search Informal Partner-finding Networks
There are many informal and unofficial networks dedicated to connecting partners, often on Facebook or LinkedIn. Those below have been running for several years. However, neither Léargas nor the European Commission are involved in running these sites, and are not responsible for the content.
Erasmus+ Partner Finding (Facebook)
Search Participating Organisations
Organisations that have already taken part in European projects may be interested in partnering with you.
The Erasmus+ Project Results Platform shows all current and completed Erasmus+ projects, and the partners involved. You can browse the platform by country or by keyword, or a combination of both.
You can also search Programme Results for projects led by Irish organisations since 2021.
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Use Your Networks
Have other organisations in your sector been involved in international projects? Could they put you in touch with their partners, or recommend someone?
Social media is a good place to ask for recommendations. Many project partners have first connected through sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
National Agencies across Europe organise funded international meetings called Transnational Cooperation Activities, or TCAs. They encourage collaboration and sharing of good practice in Erasmus+. Some events, called Contact Seminars, are designed for finding partners and developing project ideas. Visit Training and Events to look for upcoming opportunities.
If you are outside Ireland, contact the National Agency in your country to find out about TCAs you can apply for.
Build the Relationship
Once you’ve made a connection, take the time to build a solid relationship with your partner. You might ask what projects they have been involved in before, and what they learned from them. What are their aims and objectives for a new project? What are their preferred ways to communicate?
Download our handbook Mythbusting: European Project Management in Transnational Partnership Projects for guidance on building a strong partnership.
Upcoming Events
KA210 Application Support for 5th March 2025 Deadline – Drop In Q&A
An informal session for last minute questions before the KA210 Small Scale Partnerships deadline.
- Event Date: Wed Feb 26th
- Location: Ireland
- Mode: Online
- Registration Deadline: 25.02.25
- Audience: VET, School, Adult Ed, Youth
- Register Here
KA220 Application Support for 5th March 2025 Deadline – Drop In Q&A
An informal session for last minute questions before the KA220 Cooperation Partnerships deadline.
- Event Date: Wed Feb 26th
- Location: Ireland
- Mode: Online
- Registration Deadline: 25.02.25
- Audience: VET, School, Adult Ed, Youth
- Register Here
eTwinning Onsite Course: Active Citizenship
This course will bring together secondary school and VET teachers from across Europe who are interested in eTwinning and promoting active citizenship.
- Event Date: Thu Mar 20th
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: In-person
- Registration Deadline: 24.02.25
- Audience: Secondary School & VET Teachers, eTwinning users of any level
eTwinning Onsite Course: Multilateral Seminar for Ambassadors
This seminar is coordinated by the Maltese, Spanish and Estonian National Support Organisations to bring together ambassadors from across the eTwinning countries to promote collaboration and share best practice.
- Event Date: Thu Mar 20th
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: In-person
- Registration Deadline: 24.02.25
- Audience: eTwinning Ambassadors
Study visit on Local Youth Work – Lithuania 2025
Study visit aims to explore youth work in Lithuania
- Event Date: Mon Mar 31st
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: In-person
- Registration Deadline: 28.02.25
- Audience: Erasmus+ Youth
- Register Here
PARTNERSHIP BUILDING ACTIVITY: Creating opportunities on inclusion and diversity in ESC projects.
Planing an ESC project on inclusion and diversity? If you want to organise an ESC project with young people with fewer opportunities related to disabilities, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with potential partners!
- Event Date: Mon Apr 28th
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: In-Person
- Registration Deadline: 21.02.25
- Audience: Erasmus+, Youth, ESC
- Register Here