NTU has been shortlisted for the "Framework Agreement to support EIB Advisory Services (EIBAS) activities inside and outside EU-28." 2015/S 128-234436 LOT 4 - Smart growth, social infrastructure and Horizon 2020. Services will be provided to support the preparation of projects/programmes and horizontal activities (e.g. elaboration of studies and capacity building, knowledge creation and dissemination) in areas relevant for smart development and Horizon 2020, including but not limited to, the following sub-sectors: research, development (R&D) and innovation, information and communication technologies (ICT), health, education, training and urban development. Services may also be required in the analysis of horizontal issues affecting more than 1 project or more than 1 country, such as the development of methodological guidelines, model project approaches, PPP grant blending or State-aid issues. Duration: 48 months max. (24+12+12) Budget: EUR 6 000 000