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New report reveals how ERC grantees commercialise their patented inventions

New report reveals how ERC grantees commercialise their patented inventions

A new analysis finds that ERC grantees have commercially utilised their patented inventions in some 44% of surveyed cases. The most common form of patent exploitation is licensing to independent parties, followed by the creation of start-ups.
A new analysis finds that ERC grantees have commercially utilised their patented inventions in some 44% of surveyed cases. The most common form of…
A new analysis finds that ERC grantees have commercially utilised their patented inventions in some 44% of surveyed cases. The most common form of patent exploitation is licensing to independent parties, followed by the creation of start-ups.
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ERC grant competitions 2023

ERC grant competitions 2023: Final lists of researchers awarded funding

The initial results of the competitions for Starting Grants, Consolidator Grants and Advanced Grants under the ERC’s 2023 Work Programme were published in 2023 and early 2024. In the meantime, funding has become available for researchers on the…
The initial results of the competitions for Starting Grants, Consolidator Grants and Advanced Grants under the ERC’s 2023 Work Programme were published in 2023 and early 2024. In the…
The initial results of the competitions for Starting Grants, Consolidator Grants and Advanced Grants under the ERC’s 2023 Work Programme were…
The initial results of the competitions for Starting Grants, Consolidator Grants and Advanced Grants under the ERC’s 2023 Work Programme were published in 2023 and early 2024…
The initial results of the competitions for Starting Grants, Consolidator Grants and Advanced Grants under the ERC’s 2023…
Proof of Concept Grants 2024: Examples of projects

Proof of Concept Grants 2024: Examples of projects

The 2024 Proof of Concept Grants will help ERC grantees in their efforts to bridge the gap from basic science to real-life applications. The funding will help 245 researchers in 23 different countries across Europe to test the feasibility of…
The 2024 Proof of Concept Grants will help ERC grantees in their efforts to bridge the gap from basic science to real-life applications. The funding will help 245 researchers in 23…
The 2024 Proof of Concept Grants will help ERC grantees in their efforts to bridge the gap from basic science to real-life applications. The funding…
The 2024 Proof of Concept Grants will help ERC grantees in their efforts to bridge the gap from basic science to real-life applications. The funding will help 245 researchers…
The 2024 Proof of Concept Grants will help ERC grantees in their efforts to bridge the gap from basic science to real-life…
134 researchers supported to turn their science into practice

134 researchers supported to turn their science into practice

In the final round of the 2024 European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept grant competition, 134 projects will receive support, bringing the total number of grants awarded under the 2024 work programme to 245 worth €36.75 million. Each grant…
In the final round of the 2024 European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept grant competition, 134 projects will receive support, bringing the total number of grants awarded under…
In the final round of the 2024 European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept grant competition, 134 projects will receive support, bringing the…
In the final round of the 2024 European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept grant competition, 134 projects will receive support, bringing the total number of grants…
In the final round of the 2024 European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept grant competition, 134 projects will receive…
Europe must prioritize research and innovation to be competitive

Europe must prioritise research and innovation to be competitive

Op-Ed by Jean Tirole and Maria Leptin
Op-Ed by Jean Tirole and Maria Leptin
Op-Ed by Jean Tirole and Maria Leptin
Op-Ed by Jean Tirole and Maria Leptin
Op-Ed by Jean Tirole and Maria Leptin
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Consolidator Grants 2025 applications: Facts and figures

Applications for ERC Consolidator Grants 2025: Facts and figures

The ERC Consolidator Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 14 January 2025.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC received 3 121 applications, marking a 35% increase compared to the previous call and a 46% increase…
The ERC Consolidator Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 14 January 2025.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC received 3 121 applications, marking…
The ERC Consolidator Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 14 January 2025.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC…
The ERC Consolidator Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 14 January 2025.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC received 3 121 applications…
The ERC Consolidator Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 14 January 2025.These are the preliminary data on the…
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EU and Switzerland conclude negotiations on Horizon Europe – ERC President Statement

On behalf of the ERC Scientific Council, I welcome the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland, which includes the terms for Switzerland's association to Horizon Europe.This agreement marks a turning point. Once it becomes applicable,…
On behalf of the ERC Scientific Council, I welcome the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland, which includes the terms for Switzerland's association to Horizon Europe…
On behalf of the ERC Scientific Council, I welcome the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland, which includes the terms for Switzerland…
On behalf of the ERC Scientific Council, I welcome the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland, which includes the terms for Switzerland's association to Horizon…
On behalf of the ERC Scientific Council, I welcome the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland, which includes…
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Prof. András Stipsicz

Renowned Hungarian mathematician to join ERC Scientific Council

Today, the European Commission has appointed a new member of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council. Mathematician András Stipsicz will assume his duties on 1 April 2025. Professor Stipsicz is Director of…
Today, the European Commission has appointed a new member of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council. Mathematician András Stipsicz will…
Today, the European Commission has appointed a new member of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council…
Today, the European Commission has appointed a new member of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council. Mathematician András Stipsicz…
Today, the European Commission has appointed a new member of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the…
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Brazilian researchers to gain new opportunities with ERC-funded teams in Europe

Brazilian researchers to gain new opportunities with ERC-funded teams in Europe

Brazilian researchers will soon have new opportunities to work in ERC-funded research teams in Europe. The European Commission and the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) concluded an official agreement in…
Brazilian researchers will soon have new opportunities to work in ERC-funded research teams in Europe. The European Commission and the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and…
Brazilian researchers will soon have new opportunities to work in ERC-funded research teams in Europe. The European Commission and the Brazilian…
Brazilian researchers will soon have new opportunities to work in ERC-funded research teams in Europe. The European Commission and the Brazilian National Council for…
Brazilian researchers will soon have new opportunities to work in ERC-funded research teams in Europe. The European…
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How ERC frontier research supports ‘transformative change’

How ERC frontier research supports ‘transformative change’

The European Research Council (ERC) has released a report highlighting over 300 projects, representing an investment of €653 million, that address the critical global challenges of biodiversity loss, climate change, pollution, and widening social…
The European Research Council (ERC) has released a report highlighting over 300 projects, representing an investment of €653 million, that address the critical global challenges of…
The European Research Council (ERC) has released a report highlighting over 300 projects, representing an investment of €653 million, that address…
The European Research Council (ERC) has released a report highlighting over 300 projects, representing an investment of €653 million, that address the critical global…
The European Research Council (ERC) has released a report highlighting over 300 projects, representing an investment of €653…
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Consolidator Grants 2024: Examples of projects

Consolidator Grants 2024: Examples of projects

Five projects awarded in the 2024 round of Consolidator Grants showcase the remarkable diversity of research topics and the broad geographical reach, with locations including Czechia, Germany, Latvia, Spain, and Sweden.
Five projects awarded in the 2024 round of Consolidator Grants showcase the remarkable diversity of research topics and the broad geographical reach, with locations including Czechia,…
Five projects awarded in the 2024 round of Consolidator Grants showcase the remarkable diversity of research topics and the broad geographical reach,…
Five projects awarded in the 2024 round of Consolidator Grants showcase the remarkable diversity of research topics and the broad geographical reach, with locations including…
Five projects awarded in the 2024 round of Consolidator Grants showcase the remarkable diversity of research topics and the…
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