European Innovation Council (EIC)
Biotechnology for Healthy Ageing
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The EIC Biotechnology for Healthy Ageing call funds innovation projects ranging from €500,000 to €4,000,000 to develop biotechnologies that address ageing-related challenges. This is a Pathfinder Challenge call from the European Innovation Council, designed for consortia with strong scientific and commercial potential. Projects may span fundamental research through to proof-of-concept and early commercialisation stages.
Details
| Funder | European Innovation Council (EIC) |
| Budget | €500,000 – €4,000,000 per grant |
| Deadline | 28 October 2026 |
Eligibility & scope
EIC call (HORIZON-EIC-2026-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01): HORIZON EIC Grants
Who Should Apply
- •Consortia with academic, clinical, and industry partners
- •Research teams with commercial or translational ambition beyond publication
- •Biotechnology projects addressing age-related disease, frailty, or longevity mechanisms
- •Teams positioned to move from proof-of-concept toward market or clinical deployment
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 28 October 2026
- •Pathfinder Challenge single-stage application format
- •Project duration typically 3-4 years (verify in call text)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓EIC panels weight commercial viability and market potential equally with scientific novelty; include a credible commercialisation or clinical pathway.
- ✓Consortium diversity matters: mix academic rigour with industry expertise and, where relevant, clinician end-users to strengthen impact scoring.
- ✓The budget range is wide; proposal scope and risk mitigation must justify the requested level, over-scoped or under-costed proposals lose points.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I get from the EIC Biotechnology for Healthy Ageing call?
Grants range from €500,000 to €4,000,000 per project, depending on scope and risk.
Who should apply to EIC Pathfinder Challenge calls?
Consortia combining academic researchers, clinicians, and industry partners with a credible plan to translate biotechnology into clinical or commercial use.
What is the deadline for EIC Biotechnology for Healthy Ageing?
The deadline is 28 October 2026.
Does EIC fund single researchers or only consortia?
EIC typically requires consortia with multiple partners; single-researcher applications are rare and must be exceptionally justified.
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