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KWF Implementation of Biomarkers 2026
Full proposal 12:00 noon. Phase III / implementation.
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The KWF Implementation of Biomarkers call funds multidisciplinary teams to move validated biomarkers toward real-world clinical use, with up to €500,000 over 3-4 years. This is a Phase III/implementation-focused call targeting projects at TRL 6-7, seeking to bridge the gap between proof-of-concept and clinical adoption. KWF runs this annually, with the 2027 round opening in June.
Details
| Funder | KWF |
| Budget | Up to €500,000 |
| Duration | 3-4 years |
| Consortium | Multidisciplinary team |
| Application | 2-stage |
| TRL | 6-7 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2027-06 |
Who Should Apply
- •Multidisciplinary teams (lab scientists, clinicians, health-system partners)
- •Projects with validated biomarker candidates ready for clinical implementation
- •Researchers at academic medical centres, hospitals, or research institutes
- •Teams willing to engage health-systems or clinical partners in implementation planning
Key Dates
- •Full proposal deadline: 24 March 2026 (12:00 noon CET)
- •Two-stage evaluation (pre-proposal followed by invited full proposal)
- •Project duration: 3-4 years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Emphasize the implementation pathway from TRL 6-7 to clinical adoption; KWF prioritizes real-world feasibility and health-system readiness.
- ✓Include named clinical and implementation partners (hospital, diagnostic lab, care pathway stakeholder) in the consortium; bench-only teams score lower.
- ✓Address regulatory and cost-effectiveness angles explicitly, this funder wants evidence the biomarker will actually be used in practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I request from the KWF Implementation of Biomarkers call?
Up to €500,000 over a 3-4 year project period.
Who should be involved in a KWF Implementation of Biomarkers team?
A multidisciplinary consortium including laboratory scientists, clinicians, and ideally health-system or clinical partner organisations committed to implementation.
What stage of biomarker development does KWF Implementation of Biomarkers fund?
Projects at TRL 6-7 with validated biomarkers ready to move toward clinical implementation and real-world deployment.
When is the next deadline for KWF Implementation of Biomarkers?
The full proposal deadline for 2026 is 24 March 2026; the next round is expected to open in June 2027.
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