EIT Health
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Micro-Credentials Call
Application platform opens 15 July 2026
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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.
Details
| Funder | EIT Health |
| Budget | Up to €150,000 in 2027 + up to €60,000 in 2028 |
| Deadline | 16 September 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 |
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.
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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