EIT Health
Beyond the Idea: From Concept to Venture
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EIT Health's "Beyond the Idea: From Concept to Venture" call funds venture-building programmes that help Master's and PhD students turn early-stage healthcare ideas into companies, with up to €36k in 2027 plus up to €36k in 2028 over a two-year project. Applicants must form a consortium of one University Incubator and one Entrepreneurship Support Provider, each with demonstrated venture-building experience. EIT Health runs this call annually as a single-stage application.
Details
| 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 |
| Frequency | Annual |
Eligibility & scope
Funding to deliver a venture-building programme for Master's and PhD students developing early-stage healthcare solutions; applicants must form a consortium of one University Incubator and one Entrepreneurship Support Provider with demonstrated venture-building experience.
Who Should Apply
- •University Incubators with a track record of supporting student ventures
- •Entrepreneurship Support Providers experienced in venture-building programmes
- •Consortia targeting Master's and PhD students in healthcare innovation
- •Institutions able to co-design a two-year programme delivery plan
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 2 November 2026
- •Single-stage application process
- •Two-year project duration, funded across 2027 and 2028
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Pair a University Incubator with an Entrepreneurship Support Provider early, the consortium structure is a strict eligibility requirement, not a scoring preference.
- ✓Document both partners' prior venture-building track record explicitly, since demonstrated experience is named in the eligibility criteria.
- ✓Since this is a single-stage submission, front-load feasibility and delivery detail for both funding years rather than saving specifics for a later round.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the EIT Health Beyond the Idea call provide?
Up to €36k in 2027 and up to €36k in 2028, for a combined total of up to €72k across the two-year project.
Who is eligible to apply for EIT Health's Beyond the Idea call?
A consortium of one University Incubator and one Entrepreneurship Support Provider, both with demonstrated venture-building experience, must apply jointly.
What does the EIT Health Beyond the Idea grant fund?
It funds a venture-building programme that supports Master's and PhD students developing early-stage healthcare solutions.
Is the EIT Health Beyond the Idea call a recurring programme?
Yes, EIT Health runs this call annually.
How many stages are in the EIT Health Beyond the Idea application?
It is a single-stage application process.
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