EIT Health
Innovation Validation Call
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The EIT Health Innovation Validation Call funds up to €850,000 per project (capped at 50% of total costs) to take digital or AI-enabled medical devices from Innovation Maturity Level 6 to 7, covering clinical validation, regulatory submission and CE-marking, and market readiness. It targets consortia led by a commercialising company, with micro and small enterprises required to receive €400,000-€500,000 of the award. Applicants must team up with partners from different countries spanning at least two sides of the Knowledge Triangle, industry, research, and education.
Details
| Funder | EIT Health |
| Budget | Up to €850,000 per project (max 50% of total project budget); micro/small enterprises must receive €400,000–€500,000 |
| Deadline | 13 January 2027 |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 2 organisations from different countries, representing at least 2 sides of the Knowledge Triangle (industry, research, education), led by a commercialising company |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2027-10 |
Eligibility & scope
Supports digital/AI-enabled medical devices (MDR/IVDR) at Innovation Maturity Level 6 aiming to reach IML 7, funding clinical validation, regulatory submission (CE-mark), product finalisation and market readiness. Commercialising entity must sign a Financial Sustainability Contribution Agreement.
Who Should Apply
- •Commercialising companies developing digital or AI-enabled medical devices under MDR/IVDR
- •Projects at Innovation Maturity Level 6 seeking to reach IML 7
- •Consortia with partners from at least two different countries
- •Teams spanning at least two sides of the Knowledge Triangle (industry, research, education)
- •Micro and small enterprises positioned to receive €400,000-€500,000 of project funding
Key Dates
- •Application deadline: 13 January 2027
- •Single-stage application process
- •Annual call, with the next round expected around October 2027
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Budget planning must route €400,000-€500,000 to the micro or small enterprise partner specifically, structure the consortium finances around this early.
- ✓The commercialising company must sign a Financial Sustainability Contribution Agreement, so clarify this commitment with leadership before applying.
- ✓Frame the work plan explicitly around the IML 6-to-7 transition: clinical validation, CE-mark submission and market readiness, not earlier-stage R&D.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the EIT Health Innovation Validation Call provide?
Up to €850,000 per project, capped at 50% of total project budget, with micro/small enterprises required to receive €400,000-€500,000.
Who can apply to the EIT Health Innovation Validation Call?
Consortia led by a commercialising company, with at least two organisations from different countries representing at least two sides of the Knowledge Triangle (industry, research, education).
What stage of development must the project be at?
Projects must be at Innovation Maturity Level 6 and aim to reach IML 7 through clinical validation, regulatory submission and market readiness.
Is the EIT Health Innovation Validation Call a recurring programme?
Yes, it runs annually, with the next round expected around October 2027.
Does the call require a consortium agreement?
Yes, and the commercialising entity must also sign a Financial Sustainability Contribution Agreement.
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