ERC publications

Biotechnology is a strategic technology for Europe and a driver of a fast-growing industrial sector. It is essential for advancing knowledge and innovation across the life sciences, thus strengthening Europe’s competitiveness, while contributing to better health, quality of life and citizen’s well-being.

The European Research Council (ERC) Annual Report 2025 offers a comprehensive overview of the ERC's activities and achievements throughout the year. It’s prepared under the authority of the ERC Scientific Council

Artificial Intelligence is becoming a key driver of innovation in health research and healthcare, from prevention and early detection to diagnosis, treatment and long-term disease management. This report presents an in-depth analysis of how ERC-funded frontier research is advancing AI-based approaches across the health domain.

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.