Funding Innovation: ERC Proof-of-Concept & Beyond
- Termin in der Vergangenheit
- Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 09:30 - 12:30
- Online or Idea Room, INF 370
Join hei_INNOVATION and Heidelberg Research Service for an exciting event designed to turn your research results into innovative applications! This dynamic morning event is tailored to guide researchers through the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and provide practical insights into preparing a competitive ERC Proof-of-Concept application.
Adresse
Online or Idea Room
Im Neuenheimer Feld 370
69120 HeidelbergVeranstaltungstyp
Sonstige
Kontakt
In this event, you will learn about the available support services, connect with successful PoC grantees, and find out about relevant EIC funding opportunities. It is particularly interesting for researchers who are eligible to apply for the ERC Proof of Concept and researchers who are interested in entrepreneurship and other EU funding opportunities in general.
You also have the option to stay for a networking lunch and expert consultations in the afternoon.
Program:
Get Started with Entrepreneurship (9:30 AM – 11:00 AM)
- Learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, intellectual property and project management.
Application Support in Action (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
- Discover all the services available to support your application.
- Obtain practical guidance and insights to help you prepare a strong ERC Proof-of-Concept application.
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Connect with ERC PoC grantees:
- Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Christine Selhuber-Unkel, Founding director of the Institute for Molecular Systems Engineering and Advanced Materials (IMSEAM), Heidelberg University
- Prof. Dr. med. Matias Simons, Deputy director of the Institute of Human Genetics, Heidelberg Faculty of Medicine
- Prof. Dr. rer. Nat. Simon Wiegert, Head of the Department of Neurophysiology, Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University
- Get an overview of EIC funding opportunities relevant to technology transfer and innovation.
After the event, stay for a networking lunch!
In the afternoon, individual consultations (by prior booking) will be available with experts in:
- EU funding
- Intellectual property
- Business strategy
- Communication & outreach
To book a consultation, please send an email to manon.storelli@uni-heidelberg.de
Although in-person participation is preferable, it is possible to attend the event online. To receive the link, please make sure to book an online ticket. This will be sent two weeks before the event.
This event is a cooperation of hei_INNOVATION with the Heidelberg Research Service (D6.2), Science Value Heidelberg GmbH, the National Contact Point European Research Council (NCP ERC), the Medical Faculty Heidelberg and the Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University.