Swiss National Information Event - ERC Proof of Concept 2027

Are you the Principal Investigator of an ERC grant (Starting, Consolidator, Advanced, Plus or Synergy) that is ongoing or ended after 1 January 2026? You can now apply for an ERC Proof of Concept Grant 2027.

The grant provides up to €150,000 as a lump sum for projects of up to 18 months aimed at exploring the innovation potential of ERC-funded research. 

Join us online on 21 January 2027, 11:30 –13:10 to learn more about the call, eligibility and how to prepare a strong proposal. 

General

Vacancies
Date 21 Jan 2027
Time 11:30 – 13:10
Target audience

Principal Investigator of an ERC grant (Starting, Consolidator, Advanced, Plus or Synergy) that is ongoing or ended after 1 January 2026, and Research Administrators. 

More information

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5a78a129-b34b-4587-9746-ce4aea854209@70be7b78-dbba-4475-ae3d-f93aaff76978?source=copyLinkLegacyShareEventDialog 

Agenda

11:30 – 11:35 Welcome and Swiss context
11:35 – 12:00 The ERC-2027-PoC call: rules, application and evaluation
12:00 – 12:15 An evaluator’s perspective
12:15 – 12:30 Lessons from a successful PoC application
12:30 – 12:45 Working with your Technology Transfer Office
12:45 – 12:55 Beyond ERC- PoC: EIC Transition and national follow-up funding
12:55 – 13:10 Open Q&A and closing

Contact Information / Organiser

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Euresearch Network Office

Euresearch Network Office

Rita de Brito
+41313806027
rita.debrito@euresearch.ch


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