EIT Health
University Incubators & Entrepreneurship Support Call
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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.
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: application via EIT Health application platform, following EU PIC registration |
| Frequency | One-off |
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.
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.
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