# Innovation Uptake

**Funder:** EIT Health
**Budget:** Up to €650,000 per project (total call budget €5.2M, up to 8 projects; SMEs leading projects receive €400,000–€500,000)
**Deadline:** 16 September 2026 (Call closes 16 September 2026)
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 2 independent legal entities from different countries, including partners from at least two sides of the Knowledge Triangle (Industry, Research, Education), led by a Commercialising Entity
**Application:** Single stage
**TRL:** 7-9
**Frequency:** Annual
**Official call:** https://eithealth.eu/opportunity/innovation-uptake/
**Last updated:** 6 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funds mature digital, data-driven and AI-powered healthcare solutions ready to scale across Europe, covering commercialisation pilots, usability testing, go-to-market strategy, health economics and reimbursement pathway development. Funding covers up to 50% of costs; applicants must be legal entities in eligible Horizon Europe countries.

## Summary

The EIT Health Innovation Uptake Call funds mature digital, data-driven, and AI-powered healthcare solutions ready to scale across European markets, with up to €650,000 per project (50% co-funded). Consortia of at least two independent legal entities from different countries are required, with a commercial SME or industry partner leading the project. Projects must demonstrate technology readiness levels 7-9 (late prototype or market-ready stage).

## Who should apply

- SMEs or industry companies ready to commercialise a healthcare technology
- Consortia with at least 2 independent legal entities from different eligible countries
- Projects covering technology development, business support, and clinical/market validation (Knowledge Triangle)
- Solutions at TRL 7-9 with a credible path to European market entry
- Entities established in EU member states, associated countries, or eligible third countries

## Key dates

- Application deadline: 16 September 2026
- Application platform opens: 15 July 2026
- Single-stage evaluation

## Tips for applicants

- Lead your consortium with a named commercial entity (SME or industry); EIT Health prioritises market readiness and a realistic go-to-market timeline over academic novelty.
- The 50% co-funding requirement is non-negotiable; budget clearly for matched funding sources and name them in your application.
- Spell out how your consortium covers all three sides of the Knowledge Triangle (research, business, clinical/market validation), panels reject imbalanced consortia.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much can I request from the EIT Health Innovation Uptake Call?

Up to €650,000 per project, covering a maximum of 50% of total project costs; you must secure matching co-funding for the remainder.

### Who can lead an EIT Health Innovation Uptake consortium?

An SME or industry company acting as the Commercialising Entity; individuals and academic teams cannot lead, though they may participate.

### What technology readiness level does EIT Health Innovation Uptake require?

Technology readiness levels 7-9, corresponding to late-stage prototypes or market-ready solutions ready to scale.

### Do I need partners from multiple countries?

Yes, consortia must include at least 2 independent legal entities from different eligible countries.

### When does the EIT Health Innovation Uptake application platform open?

The platform opens on 15 July 2026, with the submission deadline on 16 September 2026.

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