ERC publishes new study on patents from ERC-funded research

The Working Group of the ERC Scientific Council on Innovation has conducted a study on the "Use of patents: empirical evidence from a survey of grantees of the European Research Council."

The Working Group of the ERC Scientific Council on Innovation has conducted a study on the "Use of patents: empirical evidence from a survey of grantees of the European Research Council". It highlights the importance of ERC funding for innovation and knowledge transfer and contributes to the ongoing discussions on enhancing innovation and the competitiveness of the EU. The ERC Press release summarises key findings and calls for better framework conditions for innovation.