ERC Magazine: Innovation

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  26 June 2025

	
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      ERC Magazine


        Editorial - A stronger Europe starts with science

Building on the outcomes of an ERC workshop on European competitiveness, 
ERC President Maria Leptin urges collaboration between science, 
industry, and policy. She writes that Europe must lead, by supporting 
bold ideas and scientific excellence, to remain globally competitive.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/890089/en/2869>


        Europe’s path to competitiveness: The strategic role of research
        and innovation

As Poland’s EU Presidency is drawing to a close, deputy minister for 
research Andrzej Szeptycki calls for increased funding and stronger 
support for both frontier research and start-ups. Highlighting the 
Warsaw declaration, he argues that closing the gap between research and 
the market is essential to Europe’s future competitiveness and 
technological sovereignty.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/890094/en/2869>


        Industry and science – a relationship that will decide Europe’s
        place in the world

European Round Table for Industry (ERT) chair Jean-François van Boxmeer 
reflects on the vital role of science in securing Europe’s industrial 
future. He believes that only by investing in research, embracing 
innovation, and simplifying the Single Market can Europe stay 
competitive in a turbulent global landscape.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/890092/en/2869>


        Science, talent and technology: Industry voices on Europe’s
        competitive edge

In early spring, the ERC brought together leading figures from business 
and innovation for a meeting in Brussels to discuss the factors shaping 
Europe's standing in the world and the role of science in that future. 
Read what they had to say.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/890090/en/2869>


        From curiosity to change

Not every breakthrough makes headlines, but many quietly shape the 
technologies we depend on. Recent data from Proof of Concept (PoC) 
projects show that ERC-funded research often finds practical pathways 
into industry.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/890095/en/2869>


      ERC Calls


        Advanced Grants

Deadline: 28 August 2025

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/890097/en/2869>


        Proof of Concept Grants

Deadline: 18 September 2025

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/890096/en/2869>

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