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Beyond the Idea: From Concept to Venture

Up to €36k in 2027 + up to €36k in 2028| Deadline: 2 November 2026 (in 8 days)|2 years

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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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