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
Early Years Drop In Erasmus+
Drop in clinic for those in the early years sector applying for Erasmus+ who have last minute questions regarding the application form.
- Event Date: Wed Feb 11th
- Location: Ireland
- Mode: Online
- Registration Deadline: 11.02.2026
- Audience: Early Years Educators
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Collaborating for Inclusion: Best Practices for Erasmus+ Adult Education Mobilities Involving Learners with Disabilities
This contact-making seminar focuses on inclusion of persons with disabilities within the adult education sector, with a particular emphasis on Erasmus+ opportunities for inclusive learner mobilities.
- Event Date: Mon Mar 23rd
- Location: Ireland
- Mode: Blended
- Registration Deadline: 03.02.2026
- Audience: Adult education organisations delivering formal, non-formal and informal learning programmes for persons with disabilities
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Partnership Building Activity for Youth Organizations Between Türkiye & SALTO EECA Countries with special focus on EU Youth Policy
This activity is a Partnership Building Activity with information & discussion sessions on EU Youth Policy.
- Event Date: Mon Mar 23rd
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: In-person
- Registration Deadline: 9.02.2026
- Audience: Youth Sector
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ECML workshop “Using ECML resources to support plurilingual and intercultural education for democratic culture”
The ECML is pleased to announce that it will hold the workshop “Using ECML resources to support plurilingual and intercultural education for democratic culture”.
- Event Date: Tue Apr 14th
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: In-person
- Registration Deadline: 16.02.2026
- Audience: Languages
Strengthening Youth Participation Mechanisms at the EU Level
This course is a 4-day training arranged by the Spanish Youth Council in order to discuss relevant youth participation mechanisms at the EU level.
- Event Date: Wed Apr 15th
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: In-person
- Registration Deadline: 20.02.2026
- Audience: Youth Workers & Leaders
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European Forum of Young Leaders 2026
The European Forum of Young Leaders will create a space for active youth activists from Poland and other countries of the European Union to exchange experiences, network, and engage in discussions on issues that are crucial to young people across Europe.
- Event Date: Mon Apr 27th
- Location: International (EU subsidised)
- Mode: In-person
- Registration Deadline: 15.02.2026
- Audience: Youth and Community Organisations
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