The ERC Proof of Concept Grant funds Principal Investigators with ERC frontier research grants to explore the commercial or societal potential of their research. It supports activities such as testing, demonstrating, validating ideas, clarifying IPR, and involving industrial and societal partners. The grant provides EUR 150,000 for 18 months and is available to Host Institutions in EU Member States, associated countries, or specific European entities. Up to three grants may be awarded per main grant project.
Eligible applicants are Principal Investigators with ongoing or recently ended ERC frontier research main grants. Host Institutions must be established in EU Member States, associated countries, or specific European entities.
