If you’ve ever tried to put together an Erasmus+ project, you know the partner search is often the hardest part. You have a strong idea, you know which Key Action fits, but finding the right organisations abroad — ones that are actually active, reliable, and looking for the same kind of collaboration — can take weeks of cold emails, Facebook groups, and hoping the right person sees your post.
PartnerMatch.eu is a free directory where Erasmus+ organisations — NGOs, schools, VET providers, universities, and youth organisations — can list themselves, post partner calls and find relevant and suitable partners for their Erasmus+ project (It is not affiliated with the European Commission or any National Agency. It is an independent tool built to make partner search easier.)
By providing a transparent, well-structured portal where organisations can expose their competence, specific requirements, previous project history, and precise partner search deadlines, we eliminate the endless email chains and unstructured social media postings.
📋 Key Takeaways
- PartnerMatch is a free, pan-European Erasmus+ partner search directory — no subscription, ever
- Covers KA1 (Mobility), KA2 (Cooperation), and KA3 (Policy)
- Listings are reviewed before going live, usually within 24 hours
- Built-in filtering by country, organisation type, Key Action, sector, and thematic area
- Once an organisation accepts your interest, you can message them directly inside the platform
- Open to NGOs, schools, VET providers, universities, adult education providers, and independent consultants
Other Ways to Find Erasmus+ Partners
Before looking at what PartnerMatch offers, it’s worth knowing what already exists. The European Commission and its network run several official partner-search channels — each genuinely useful, though each built around a single sector rather than the full range of Erasmus+ organisations.
| Tool | Best For | What It Offers |
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| eTwinning / European School Education Platform | Schools | The official EU platform for school partnerships, home to the eTwinning community. Strong option for KA1 or KA2 school partner search, limited to the school education sector. |
| Otlas | Youth organisations | An official EU partner-finding tool built specifically for youth work and informal youth groups seeking mobility or cooperation partners. |
| EPALE | Adult education providers | The Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe, where adult education providers and trainers can connect with partners in their own sector. |
| Your National Agency | Any organisation | Every country running Erasmus+ has a National Agency that can offer guidance, and sometimes direct introductions — though support and speed vary by country. |
| Erasmus+ Project Results Database | Reconnecting with past partners | A searchable archive of past funded projects and their participating organisations — useful for reaching out to organisations with a proven track record. |
What these have in common is that each is built around a single sector or Key Action — a school, a youth group, and an adult education provider each need a different platform, and none are really designed for posting an open, structured call for partners. That’s the specific gap PartnerMatch aims to fill: one directory covering KA1, KA2, and KA3, open to every type of Erasmus+ organisation.
What You Can Do on PartnerMatch
The platform is built around everything a real partner search actually needs — from finding the right organisations to staying on top of deadlines and keeping the conversation going once you connect.
Pan-European Reach
Connect with organisations from 35+ Erasmus+ Programme Countries.
Powerful Filtering
Filter by country, organisation type, KA, sector, and thematic area.
Deadline Tracking
Every listing shows its deadline, so you never miss a collaboration window.
Connect & Chat
Chat with partners directly inside PartnerMatch once a request is accepted.
User Dashboard
Manage all your listings, chat threads, and favourites in one dashboard place.
Save Favourite Listings
Bookmark partner calls to your Favourites and revisit them anytime.
Organisation Profiles
Every organisation gets a rich profile — sectors, topics, and past projects.
Browse the Full Directory
Explore and connect with every registered organisations.
Privacy Controls
Control what’s visible to others — email, city, and profile visibility.
How It Works
Getting your organisation in front of the right partners takes three simple steps — no lengthy applications, no waiting weeks for a response.
Step 01
Set Up Your Organisation Profile
Create a free account and build your organisation profile for free so potential partners can see you and reach out to you.
Step 02
Submit Your Partner Search Listing
Post a listing describing your project idea, the key action, your topics, and the type of partner you’re looking for.
Step 03
Get Discovered by Other Organisations
Your listing goes live in the directory, where organisations across Europe can find it and reach out directly.
Built for Every Kind of Erasmus+ Organisation
PartnerMatch works for the full range of organisations active in the programme:
Grassroots organisations, non-profits, and informal youth groups seeking project partners.
Primary and secondary schools focused on pupil mobility, strategic partnerships, and teacher exchange.
Vocational education and training institutions linking professional development with European partners.
Academic institutions coordinating large-scale cooperation partnerships and student mobilities.
Experienced coordinators, researchers, and project designers advising partner search consortia.
Community learning centres, libraries, and organisations delivering lifelong learning and adult skills training.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the questions organisations most commonly ask before signing up.
Is PartnerMatch free?
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Is PartnerMatch affiliated with the European Commission?
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Do I need an OID to register?
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What Key Actions does PartnerMatch support?
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How long does my listing stay active?
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Can I submit more than one listing?
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Can I edit or delete my listing after submitting?
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How do I contact an organisation I found on PartnerMatch?
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Get Started — It’s Free
There’s no catch. Browsing the directory and listing your own partner search are both completely free, with no subscription required, ever.
