Proof of Concept Grant
HORIZON ERC Proof of Concept Grants
- Deadline (stage 2)
- 16 September 2027
- Opening date
- 12 November 2026
- Added
- 12 November 2026
What the call is looking for
The call text itself, as published on the portal.
Objective: The ERC Proof of Concept Grant allows ERC main grant holders to explore the commercial and social innovation potential of their ERC-funded research. These grants are available only to Principal Investigators, whose proposals draw substantially on their ERC-funded research; therefore, applicants need to demonstrate the relationship between the idea to be taken to proof of concept and their main frontier research grant. Scope: Profile of the ERC Proof of Concept Eligible Principal Investigator: The ERC Proof of Concept Grant is open to Principal Investigators whose ERC main grant is ongoing, or Principal Investigators whose ERC main grant ends on or after the 1st of January 2026. For further information please refer to the ERC Work Programme 2027.
Two-stage application
- Stage 1: 10 March 2027
- Stage 2: 16 September 2027
CESPI can handle this application.
We check your eligibility, prepare the file and stay with it through to the final report, with a 92% approval rate in national and EU funding.