Research & innovation for a competitive Europe

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  4 April 2025

	
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      ERC Events


        10 April | Research & innovation for a competitive Europe

Join the livestreamed and in-person ERC event on Europe’s 
competitiveness with a focus on cutting-edge science & innovation on 10 
April 16.30 in Brussels. The speakers are leaders from industry, 
politics and science - from the European Roundtable of Industry, SAP and 
Novo Nordisk to startups, from AI to quantum computing and genomics. 
Also with Nobel Prize laureate Ben Feringa, prominent scientist Robbert 
Djikgraaf and many more. They will analyse how to boost the competitive 
edge of Europe. Explore the programme and join us!

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/877554/en/2869>


        Recordings: ERC info sessions for widening European participation

Watch the recordings from 6-12 March. Learn about proposal writing, 
evaluation process, financial and ethics requirements. Hear testimonials 
from researchers who have benefitted from the ERC’s Mentoring Initiative 
and Visiting Fellowships.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/877555/en/2869>


        Recording: Supporting excellent researchers in Moldova

Watch the recording from 25 March. The ERC, in collaboration with the 
Horizon Europe National Office in Moldova, held a webinar, in which ERC 
grantees and a panel member shared advice on preparing a strong grant 
proposal. Learn about the funding schemes, participation rules, the 
evaluation process, and examples of funded projects.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/877556/en/2869>


      ERC President News


        Speech at the ERC impact forum in Dublin

During the ERC’s visit to Dublin, which included a meeting with 
Ireland’s Head of Government/Taoiseach amongst others and an event with 
ERC grantees, Maria Leptin gave a keynote speech. Read it here!

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/877563/en/2869>


      Science Stories


        Mini rolling robot takes virtual biopsies

A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, 
could revolutionise early cancer detection. It has been developed by 
researchers in the UK.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/877557/en/2869>


      Other


        Survey announcement: Help evaluate the ERC Executive Agency

Beneficiaries, applicants and experts associated with Horizon Europe 
funding, and thus the ERC, will soon receive an invitation via email to 
participate in an online survey to assess the quality of work of the ERC 
Executive Agency.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/877553/en/2869>


      ERC Calls


        Proof of Concept Grants

Deadlines: 18 September 2025

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/798503/EN/2869>