# University Incubators & Entrepreneurship Support Call **Funder:** EIT Health **Budget:** Up to €36k in 2027 + up to €36k in 2028 **Deadline:** 2 November 2026 **Duration:** 2 years **Consortium:** Required — 1 University Incubator + 1 Entrepreneurship Support Provider **Application:** Single stage: application via EIT Health application platform, following EU PIC registration **Frequency:** One-off **Official call:** https://eithealth.eu/opportunity/university-incubators/ **Last updated:** 6 Sept 2026 ## Eligibility & scope Consortium of one University Incubator and one Entrepreneurship Support Provider delivers activities of the 'Beyond the Idea: From Concept to Venture' venture-building programme for MSc/PhD students in healthcare, incl. masterclasses, mentoring and Pitch Day for two cohorts over two years. ## Summary This EIT Health call funds a consortium of one University Incubator and one Entrepreneurship Support Provider to jointly deliver the "Beyond the Idea: From Concept to Venture" programme for MSc and PhD students, covering masterclasses, mentoring and a Pitch Day. Funding runs up to €36,000 in 2027 and up to €36,000 in 2028, supporting two student cohorts over the two-year project. The call is a one-off, single-stage application with a fixed consortium requirement rather than an open-ended eligibility window. ## Who should apply - University-based incubator offices with experience supporting student ventures - Entrepreneurship Support Providers able to partner formally with a university incubator - Institutions serving MSc and PhD student populations - Consortia able to deliver masterclasses, mentoring and pitch events across two cohorts ## Key dates - Deadline: 2 November 2026 - Single-stage application - Two-year project duration (2027-2028), delivered as two student cohorts ## Tips for applicants - Secure both consortium partners early, a University Incubator and an Entrepreneurship Support Provider are both mandatory, so start partner negotiations well before the November deadline. - Structure the proposal around two distinct student cohorts across the two funding years, since the programme design (masterclasses, mentoring, Pitch Day) is evaluated per cohort. - Since this is a one-off, single-stage call, ensure the full application package is complete on first submission, there is no indication of a follow-up stage to correct gaps. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much funding does the EIT Health University Incubators & Entrepreneurship Support Call provide? Up to €36,000 in 2027 plus up to €36,000 in 2028, for a total two-year budget. ### Who can apply for this EIT Health call? A consortium made up of exactly one University Incubator and one Entrepreneurship Support Provider must apply jointly; individual researchers or single institutions are not eligible. ### What does the funded programme involve? The grant supports delivery of the 'Beyond the Idea: From Concept to Venture' programme, including masterclasses, mentoring and a Pitch Day, run over two cohorts of MSc/PhD students across two years. ### Is this call recurring? No, EIT Health lists this as a one-off call rather than an annual programme. ### Is the application process single or multi-stage? It is a single-stage application process. --- Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/eit-health-university-incubators-entrepreneurship-support-cal-2026-11) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying. **See which EU calls match your profile.** [Preview your matches in 30 seconds, no signup](https://grantsby.eu/demo?ref=llm_grant_md).