ERC publications

Advanced materials are foundational to Europe’s capacity to deliver the green and digital transitions, strengthen industrial competitiveness and safeguard strategic autonomy. They enable innovation across critical value chains—from energy and electronics to health, mobility, and construction — and are central to achieving the EU’s long-term economic, technological and sustainability objectives.

The ERC-funded projects in One Health featured in this report illustrate how frontier research informs bold policy, sparks innovation, and builds systems capable of anticipating crises rather than merely reacting to them. These projects translate cutting-edge science into tangible societal impact, take discoveries to the decision-making table, and leverage ERC research to create a healthier future.

Launched by the European Commission in 2021, the New European Bauhaus is more than an initiative — it’s a movement. It fuses creativity and design with sustainability, accessibility and affordability to bring the goals of the European Green Deal to life. At its heart is collaboration: citizens, experts, businesses and institutions working together to reimagine the spaces we live in and to shape urban environments that are beautiful…

Insights from two workshops on the ERC Implementing Arrangements

On 10 April 2025, the European Research Council (ERC) convened a workshop in Brussels, gathering leaders from research, industry, and policymaking to strategise ways to enhance Europe’s competitiveness. This report summarises the findings and policy options identified during these discussions.

Innovation lies at the heart of Europe’s strategy for global competitiveness, resilience, and strategic autonomy. A new ERC report highlights the dynamic landscape of technological and sectoral innovations emerging from projects funded through Proof of Concept (PoC) grants.

The European Research Council (ERC) Annual Report 2024 offers a comprehensive overview of the ERC's activities and achievements throughout the year. It highlights the ERC's commitment to funding groundbreaking research across various disciplines, emphasising the importance of scientific excellence and innovation in Europe.

How can we accelerate efforts to combat climate change and biodiversity loss, and promote sustainable development? A new ERC report analyses over 300 projects, highlighting transformative change as a path to a just green future.

A new ERC report explores the transformative potential of CRISPR/Cas technology, analysing 1,297 ERC-funded projects. Of these, 86% advance basic research into biological mechanisms and human diseases, while 14% target applications in agriculture, biotechnology, and medicine.

This report presents the methodology of the Scientific Assessment of completed Projects evaluation and its findings. It covers ERC-funded projects from 2007 to 2013, as part of the EU's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), with evaluations carried out between 2015 and 2022.