The Joint Technical Secretariat (JTS) of the Bulgaria - Turkey IPA Cross-border Programme in cooperation with the National Authority have organized a “Partnership Forum” under the Third Call for proposal on March 14^th, 2013 in the State Conservatory Hall of Trakya University in Edirne, Turkey. More than 200 potential applicants have met with representatives of the Programme authorities as well as other economic, social and environmental partners from the eligible cross border region. During the Partnership Forum the potential applicants had an opportunity to exchange information on their partner needs and their project ideas. Networking activities, round table discussions, and partnering meetings also took place.