The European Research Council (ERC) is moving higher up the R&D feeding chain with a new grant scheme to help researchers it has funded previously translate their research to market. The first call for these proof of concept grants opens tomorrow (29 March).
Scientists already holding ERC grants will be eligible for further funding of up to €150,000 to bridge the gap between their work and “the earliest stage of a marketable innovation.” The call is open to all principle investigators with a current grant, or one that ended less than 12 months ago. There is €10 million available under the first call, which will run into 2012.
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