The European Research Council (ERC) has announced on Tuesday that researchers at Swiss institutions will be eligible to apply for ERC Proof of Concept Grants, which support the commercialisation or societal application of research outcomes.
These grants are available to researchers who already hold ERC grants, helping bridge the gap between scientific discovery and its practical application.
The European Commission’s eligibility decision under the ERC work programme 2025 aligns with ongoing EU-Switzerland negotiations, including Switzerland’s association with EU programmes like Horizon Europe.