| Who can apply | Those Principal Investigators who already have a running ERC grant (Starting, Consolidator, Advanced or Synergy), or one that has been completed after 1 January 2024. The aim is to capitalize on the commercial or social innovation potential of ERC funded research projects. |
| Funder | European Research Council |
| Funding period | 12–18 months |
| Amount of grant | EUR 150 000 |
| Expected period of announcement | November |
| Typical submission period | March |
| Date of last announcement | 03/11/2024 |
| Age-related eligibility extension | not relevant |
| Language of call | English |
| Further information on funder’s website | https://erc.europa.eu/apply-grant/proof-concept |