# Entrepreneurship & Innovation Micro-Credentials Call

**Funder:** EIT Health
**Budget:** Up to €150,000 in 2027 + up to €60,000 in 2028
**Deadline:** 16 September 2026 (Application platform opens 15 July 2026)
**Duration:** 2 years (2027–2028)
**Consortium:** Required — consortia of organisations to develop an EIT Label-certified micro-credentials programme
**Application:** Single stage; application platform opens 15 July 2026
**Frequency:** One-off
**Official call:** https://eithealth.eu/opportunity/innovation-microcredentials-call/
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Call for consortia to develop an EIT Label-certified micro-credentials programme in entrepreneurship, innovation and project management for advanced Master's and PhD students in life sciences, medtech and biotech. Open to EIT Health Members and Non-Members, of special interest to universities, incubators, accelerators, business schools, industry and start-ups.

## Summary

EIT Health's Entrepreneurship & Innovation Micro-Credentials Call funds consortia to design and deliver EIT Label-certified micro-credential programmes for advanced Master's students and PhD candidates in life sciences, medical technologies, and biotechnology. Up to €150,000 is available in 2027 with an additional €60,000 in 2028 over two years. The call is open to universities, business schools, incubators, accelerators, industry partners, and start-ups (both EIT Health Members and Non-Members) working together to embed entrepreneurship, innovation, and project management training in healthcare education.

## Who should apply

- Universities and business schools with strong life sciences or medical technology programmes
- Consortia combining academic, industry, incubator, or accelerator partners
- EIT Health Members and Non-Members eligible to partner
- Organisations capable of designing and delivering EIT Label-certified micro-credentials
- Teams focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and project management in healthcare

## Key dates

- Application deadline: 16 September 2026 (application platform opens 15 July 2026)
- Single-stage application process
- Two-year project duration (2027-2028) with funding in tranches (€150k in 2027 + €60k in 2028)

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium composition matters: mix academic rigour with industry/entrepreneurial expertise; EIT Health values partnerships that combine education and innovation ecosystems.
- Plan your micro-credential curriculum explicitly around EIT Label certification criteria; reviewers assess feasibility of accreditation and scalability across the EIT Health network.
- Highlight sustainability and market demand: explain how your micro-credential addresses real skills gaps in healthcare entrepreneurship and how it will attract students post-2028.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does the EIT Health Entrepreneurship & Innovation Micro-Credentials Call provide?

Up to €150,000 in 2027 and up to €60,000 in 2028, totalling €210,000 over two years per successful consortium project.

### Who can apply to the EIT Health micro-credentials call?

Consortia of universities, business schools, incubators, accelerators, industry partners, and start-ups, both EIT Health Members and Non-Members are eligible.

### What should the micro-credentials programme cover?

The programme must deliver EIT Label-certified training in entrepreneurship, innovation, and project management in healthcare, targeting advanced Master's students and PhD candidates in life sciences, medical technologies, and biotechnology.

### When is the application deadline?

The application deadline is 16 September 2026; the application platform opens on 15 July 2026.

### Do I need to form a consortium to apply?

Yes, consortia are required. You must partner with other organisations (e.g., universities, industry, incubators) to deliver the micro-credentials programme.

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