EIT Health – Innovation Validation Call 2027 for digital medical devices
European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) · EIT Health
EIT Health, Κοινότητα Καινοτομίας του EIT (EIT Health, an EIT Knowledge and Innovation Community)
In plain words
Grants of up to €850,000 per project (up to 50% of the budget) for consortia led by a company that needs to finish clinical validation and certification (e.g. CE) of a digital or AI medical device. A small or micro lead company receives €400,000–€500,000. The lead also signs a financial sustainability contribution agreement with EIT Health.
Who can apply
Consortia of at least 2 organisations from different countries covering at least two of industry, research and education, led by the company that will sell the product. For digital or AI medical devices (MDR/IVDR).
What it pays for
Clinical validation (e.g. pivotal studies), regulatory submission (e.g. CE marking), product finalisation, market readiness and commercial strategy. EIT Health covers up to 50% of the budget, capped at €850,000 per project.
What must be true for you
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- A consortium of at least 2 organisations from different countries, led by the company that will sell the solution.
- A digital or AI medical device at innovation maturity IML 6, aiming for IML 7.
- Own contribution of at least 50% of the budget.
- The lead company signs a Financial Sustainability Contribution Agreement.
- A PIC from the Funding & Tenders Portal.
How to apply
- Register your organisation on the Funding & Tenders Portal to get a PIC.
- Attend the EIT Health info sessions (28 Oct 2026 and 1 Dec 2026) and read the conditions.
- Build a consortium with partners from another country (e.g. a research body, a university).
- Submit the proposal on the EIT Health application platform by 13 Jan 2027.
Where to apply: EIT Health application platform – apply.eithealth.eu/s_Login.jsp
Deadline
Deadline 13 January 2027.
Sources we read
Research notes: The call page does not list eligible countries or say whether EIT Health partnership/membership is needed — check the call guidelines. amount_max is per project and shared with partners; a micro/small lead company must receive €400,000–€500,000 of the grant. Expected outcome includes reaching the market with at least €10,000 revenue within 3 years. Other EIT Health calls open on 2026-10-17 fund organisations that support startups, not startups directly.