ERC-2024-POC
ERC PROOF OF CONCEPT GRANTS
Plain-language summary
ERC Proof of Concept Grants support early-stage innovation from ERC-funded research with multiple cut-off submissions.
This call offers funding to explore the commercial or societal potential of ERC-funded research results. It supports activities that help bridge the gap between research and innovation. Applications can be submitted multiple times before the deadline.
Likely relevant for
- ERC grant holders
- Researchers seeking to commercialize research
- Innovation-focused research teams
Project signals
Proof of concept activitiesEarly innovation development
What it funds
- Activities to explore the innovation potential of ERC-funded research
- Proof of concept work bridging research and market or societal application
Expected outcomes
- Validated proof of concept for ERC research results
- Increased readiness for further innovation funding or commercialization
Who can apply / participate
- ERC grant holders
- Typically single applicants or small teams linked to ERC projects
- EU Member States and Associated Countries
- Applicants must hold an ERC grant or be closely linked to one
- Exact consortium size and composition requirements
Must check before shortlisting
- Eligibility limited to ERC grant holders
- Specific lump sum funding conditions
Money
Budget details and funding rates are not explicitly stated in the source and should be verified.
Application notes
- Multiple cut-off dates allow several submission opportunities before the final deadline.
- Check eligibility carefully as only ERC grant holders can apply
- Confirm lump sum funding conditions and amounts
Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 08:40 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.
Official source text
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