The 2026 ERC Proof of Concept Grant call has just been published on the Funding & Tenders portal (europa.eu) and is now open for submissions.
Information on the call is available on the ERC webpage, together with the Information for Applicants to the Proof of Concept Grant Call and the call timeframe.
The call cut-off deadlines for submissions are 17 March and 17 September 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time).
Watch the recording of our recent PoC webinar to find guidance on the application process and evaluation, as well as to get valuable insight on how to apply for EIC Transition funding, based on your ERC PoC project results.