European Innovation Council (EIC)
Biotechnology for Healthy Ageing
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This EIC Pathfinder Challenges call funds biotechnology research aimed at healthy ageing, with grants of €500,000 to €4 million per project. It targets research teams developing early-stage, science-based technologies in this area under Horizon Europe's EIC programme. The call sits within the HORIZON-EIC-2026-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01 topic, which funds high-risk, high-potential projects ahead of market readiness.
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
- •Research teams working on biotechnology approaches to ageing and age-related health
- •Consortia proposing early-stage, high-risk science-based technology development
- •Applicants eligible under Horizon Europe EIC funding rules
- •Projects requiring substantial funding (€500K+) for multi-year technology development
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 28 October 2026
- •Call identifier: HORIZON-EIC-2026-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Frame the proposal around breakthrough science rather than incremental improvement, Pathfinder Challenges funds high-risk, long-horizon research, not near-market products.
- ✓Address the specific challenge topic language closely, since EIC Pathfinder Challenges evaluates against predefined technology targets rather than open themes.
- ✓Build a multidisciplinary team spanning biotech and ageing research, as panel reviewers assess scientific breadth alongside technical ambition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the EIC Pathfinder Challenges Biotechnology for Healthy Ageing call provide?
Grants range from €500,000 to €4,000,000 per project.
When is the deadline for this EIC call?
The deadline is 28 October 2026.
What topic does this EIC call fall under?
It falls under HORIZON-EIC-2026-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01, part of the EIC Pathfinder Challenges within Horizon Europe.
Who funds the Biotechnology for Healthy Ageing grant?
The European Innovation Council (EIC) funds this grant under Horizon Europe.
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