Objectives

ERCIM — the European Research Consortium for Informatics and Mathematics — fosters collaboration across Europe’s research community and strengthens links with industry. It brings together leading research institutes to advance innovation and cooperation in informatics, mathematics, and related fields.

ERCIM’s mission is to help ensure that Europe plays a leading role in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). To this end, ERCIM connects centres of excellence in ICT across Europe, encouraging cross-border collaboration, knowledge exchange, and joint research initiatives.

Through its participation in research projects, ERCIM advances scientific knowledge while acting as a bridge between fundamental research and practical applications. As a trusted voice in the international ICT community, ERCIM represents European research interests on the global stage.

In close cooperation with partners worldwide — including non-EU institutions and international organisations — ERCIM strengthens global research connections. The organisation also promotes technology transfer, supports innovation, and nurtures the next generation of researchers through training activities and its fellowship programmes (opens in a new tab) .

By creating synergies across its diverse activities, ERCIM delivers meaningful impact for its members, contributes to national and European research strategies, and helps drive excellence in ICT research.