Hungarian Academy of Sciences Announces First Round Winners of 2025 Proof of Concept Grant
Budapest, Hungary – July 15, 2025 – The Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) is pleased to announce the successful recipients of the first round of its prestigious 2025 Proof of Concept (PoC) Grant. The announcement, made today at 14:20, marks a significant step in fostering innovation and accelerating the transfer of cutting-edge research from academic institutions into tangible applications and potential commercial ventures.
The Proof of Concept Grant program is designed to support researchers in validating the practical feasibility and market potential of their innovative ideas. It provides crucial early-stage funding, enabling scientists to move beyond theoretical concepts and conduct the necessary experiments, prototype development, and market research to demonstrate the viability of their discoveries. This initiative plays a vital role in bridging the gap between fundamental research and its eventual societal or economic benefit.
The first round of the 2025 PoC Grant has identified a diverse and promising group of projects spanning various scientific disciplines. While specific details of the awarded projects will be made available through official MTA channels in due course, the selection process was rigorous, emphasizing scientific merit, innovative potential, and the likelihood of successful translation into real-world applications. The funded projects are expected to contribute to advancements in fields such as medicine, materials science, artificial intelligence, and sustainable technologies, among others.
The Hungarian Academy of Sciences congratulates all the winning researchers and their institutions on their success. The Academy is committed to nurturing a vibrant research ecosystem in Hungary and believes that the Proof of Concept Grant is an essential tool in empowering researchers to transform their groundbreaking ideas into impactful solutions.
Further information regarding the awarded projects and the next rounds of the 2025 Proof of Concept Grant will be published on the official MTA website. The Academy encourages all eligible researchers to stay informed about future funding opportunities and to continue pursuing innovative research that can benefit society.
Kihirdették a 2025. évi Proof of Concept grant első körének nyerteseit
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