ER
ProgramERC Proof of Concept Grants
Pays existing ERC grant holders a EUR 150,000 lump sum to explore the commercial or social innovation potential of their ERC-funded research.
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The award is a single lump sum of EUR 150,000 for an 18-month project, paid regardless of the costs actually incurred as long as the project is implemented properly. There are two cut-off dates in the 2026 call, but a Principal Investigator may submit only one proposal to this Work Programme, and up to three Proof of Concept grants can be awarded per main ERC grant (six for a Synergy Grant). Propo…
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.